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Pontefract Chemotherapy Day Unit

Pontefract Chemotherapy Day Unit

Supporting the patient through every step of the journey

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Important information

Luma³ is not classed as a medical device and the breathing exercises it helps to guide are not a replacement for any part of your treatment. Always follow all treatment advice provded to you by your healtch care professionals.

Breathwork that works

The Chemotherapy Day Unit at Pontefract Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive and calming environment for every patient. We understand that a cancer diagnosis and the subsequent treatment journey can trigger significant psychological stressors, from anxiety and fear of recurrence to the physical challenges of treatment side effects. To address these needs, our unit has integrated Luma³ across every chemotherapy station and within our waiting room.

Our use of Luma³ in the unit focuses on enhancing both your mental wellness and physical comfort during your visit. Luma³ helps guide breathwork which has been shown in studies to help people manage anxiety and pain. Whether you are facing pre-procedural nerves or looking for a way to manage distress during chemotherapy, these tools are available to help you learn and practice breathwork. By incorporating this technology into our standard care pathway, we aim to provide you with valuable coping skills that you can use both in the clinic and at home.

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Watch a short video on how to use Luma³ at Pontefract Chemotherapy Day Unit

This video will give instructions and advice on how to use the devices

Your Guide to Luma³

Luma³ is a simple device that uses patterns of light to guide you through a calming breathing exercise. It’s designed to be easy to use, distraction-free, and requires no complex interaction. You can simply watch the light and breathe along with its gentle rhythm to feel the benefits. 

We understand that hospital treatments can be a source of anxiety, stress, or pain. Luma³ is here to provide support in those moments by supporting with guided breathing exercises. Following the guided breathing exercises can help to: Ease feelings of anxiety while you wait, manage discomfort or distress during a procedure and provide immediate support if you feel overwhelmed or experience a panic attack.

Yes. Breathwork is a natural and safe way to support your well-being. It is suitable for adults and children of all ages. Because the device uses only gentle light and your own breath, it is a drug-free and non-invasive tool that works alongside your clinical care to help you feel more comfortable and centered. It is important to know that Luma³ is not effecting you directly, it is the controlled breathing that calms your nervous system and Luma³ is simply a guide.

It’s important to note that Luma³ is not a medical device. Luma³ is a general wellness product designed to support you via guided breathwork. While we use it here to help manage stress and anxiety during your treatment, it is not intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent any specific medical condition. It works as a supportive tool to help you feel more comfortable alongside the expert medical care provided by your clinical team.

Luma³ funded by

My Hospitals Charity

MY Hospitals Charity is the registered NHS Charity (1067163) supporting The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. They are proud to support and enhance the services provided by Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, who serve over half a million people every year in their homes, in the community and across three hospital sites.

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