We are with you every step of the way. As a West Cancer Center patient, you and your loved ones have a unique benefit of comprehensive and individualized support throughout your journey here. We have a variety of services specifically dedicated to helping patients identify potential barriers that may prevent them from receiving the best treatment possible. Some of these barriers could be financial, transportation or support. Our Care Team will help tackle these obstacles to clear the path for you to focus on healing.
Chaplain Services
Our chaplain provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support to patients and families throughout the cancer journey. He offers a comforting presence, a listening ear, prayer or spiritual guidance when desired, and support during times of uncertainty, grief, and difficult decision-making. Our chaplain is available to people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds. Please contact our chaplain at 901.683.0055, ext. 62084 or email chaplain@westclinic.com
Financial Assistance
If you do not have adequate insurance coverage or are concerned about the cost of your care, financial assistance may be available. Our Financial Services team can help you explore patient assistance programs and other resources that may help reduce your financial burden.
For assistance, please call 901.683.0055, ext. 68151 or email financialadvocates@westclinic.com.
Home Health
Home health care provides additional support and assistance in the comfort of your own home. Depending on your needs, care may include medical services provided by licensed healthcare professionals or help with everyday activities from professional caregivers.
West Cancer Center can help connect you and your family with appropriate home care services when needed. To learn more about home care options, please contact your Care Support Coordinator at caresupport@westclinic.com.
Hospice
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients with a serious or advanced illness. In addition to helping manage pain and other symptoms, hospice provides emotional and spiritual support for patients and their loved ones.
West Cancer Center works with a trusted community partner to help connect patients and families with hospice services when appropriate. To learn more about hospice care and available support, please contact your Care Support Coordinator at caresupport@westclinic.com.
Lymphedema Care & Rehabilitation
Cancer and its treatment can affect your strength, mobility, energy, emotional well-being, and ability to perform everyday activities. Rehabilitation before, during, and after treatment can help you regain strength, maintain independence, and improve your overall quality of life. Rehabilitation may also help reduce fatigue, improve sleep, manage pain, and support emotional well-being.
Lymphedema is swelling that can occur when lymph nodes or lymphatic vessels are removed or damaged during cancer treatment. This can cause lymph fluid to build up, most commonly in the arms or legs, resulting in swelling, tightness, or discomfort.
West Cancer Center & Research Institute offers a comprehensive lymphedema therapy program to help patients manage symptoms and improve comfort and mobility. We also offer a garment assistance program to help provide necessary compression garments for patients in need. Your provider can schedule an appointment to meet with one of our specialists.
Nurse Navigator
Our nurse navigators are registered nurses with specialized oncology knowledge who are here to guide and support you throughout your cancer journey. They serve as a trusted point of contact, helping you understand your diagnosis, treatment plan, and what to expect along the way.
Your nurse navigator can help coordinate your care, answer questions, connect you with supportive resources, advocate for your needs, and help you navigate the healthcare system. From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, our nurse navigators are here to make your experience as coordinated, informed, and supported as possible.
Nutrition Counseling
Good nutrition plays an important role in supporting your health throughout your cancer journey. Eating well can help you maintain strength and a healthy weight, support your body during treatment, and help manage side effects that may affect your appetite or ability to eat.
West Cancer Center offers personalized nutrition support from our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in oncology nutrition. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or focused on survivorship and wellness, our nutrition services are designed to help you make healthy, practical choices that meet your individual needs and support your overall well-being. To schedule an appointment contact nutrition@westclinic.com
Social Work
A cancer diagnosis can bring emotional, practical, and financial challenges for patients and their loved ones. Our oncology social workers are here to provide compassionate support and help you navigate these challenges throughout your cancer journey.
Our social workers can provide counseling and emotional support, help strengthen communication with family and friends, and connect you with helpful resources. Services may include:
- Emotional support and counseling for patients, families, and caregivers
- Assistance connecting with mental health and medication management providers
- Referrals to support groups and community resources
- Help identifying financial assistance programs and potential grants
- Support in addressing barriers that may make it difficult to receive or continue care
- Psychosocial assessments and additional support for patients experiencing distress
- Education about supportive care services available at West Cancer Center
- Coordination with your healthcare team to advocate for your needs and support the best possible outcomes
Oncology social work services are provided at no cost to our patients.
For more information or assistance, please contact socialwork@westclinic.com.
Speech and Language Counseling
Our Speech-Language Pathologists are here to help patients maintain or regain important skills that may be affected by cancer or its treatment, including speaking, swallowing, and voice function. Through personalized evaluation, therapy, and education, they help make eating, drinking, and communicating as safe and comfortable as possible. They also work closely with your cancer care team to support your recovery, independence, and quality of life throughout treatment and beyond.
Please contact support@westclinic.com to inquire about any or all of these programs, or talk to your care team during your next visit.