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Saint Barnabas Medical Center
offers a range of ongoing, free support groups, individual and
group counseling sessions, and other educational workshops. They
have recognized that in today’s demanding work and home
environments, access via computer might provide another opportunity
to utilize these support services.
Beginning in 2002, patients and their families have the option
to have a thoughtful e-mail dialogue with a mental health professional
who specializes in the psychological and emotional effects of a
cancer diagnosis.
Do you sometimes....
.....wish there was someone you could talk to about what you’re
going through?
.....worry about what you should tell your children or other close
relatives?
.....feel like your life isn’t “normal” anymore?
.....think that friends or colleagues are treating you differently?
.....feel incredibly tired?
.....worry because communication with your significant other has
become difficult?
.....wonder… “Why me?”
These and many other thoughts and/or feelings are common. Saint
Barnabas Medical Center is committed to treating the whole person
and provides Ask an Oncology Counselor, as well as its other counseling
and educational programs, to support those individuals whose lives
have been affected by cancer. Our goal is to help individuals
feel as empowered as possible. Please click below to direct
your concerns to an Oncology Counselor.
oncologycounselor@sbhcs.com
- Clinical or medical inquiries cannot be
answered and should be directed to your physician.
- Most messages will be answered within 24 hours. Communications
sent on the weekend will be answered on the following Monday.
- Any individual experiencing a true medical emergency or
emotional crisis should go directly to the Emergency Department. The
Saint Barnabas Emergency Department may be reached at (973)
322-5180.
 Angela
McCabe, L.C.S.W., O.S.W.-C.
Director of Psychosocial Support Services and Community
Outreach
Angela McCabe received her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham
University, New York City. She has more than 20 years of
professional experience in oncology counseling and psychotherapy. Angela
came to Saint Barnabas from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
also in New York City, where she held clinical, supervisory and
administrative positions. She has authored numerous publications
and is the recipient of prestigious health care and social work
awards. At The Cancer Center of Saint Barnabas, Angela provides
psychosocial assessments, conducts short-term psychotherapy, provides
crisis intervention, facilitates support groups and oversees a
host of community outreach efforts. She is on the editorial
board of the Center’s biannual newsletter, Horizons.
Angela was awarded board certification in oncology social work
in 2003.
Angela may be reached at (973) 322-2668.
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