A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Adding supportive care services early in your treatment plan can make your journey significantly less confusing. Studies show that patients who receive supportive care tolerate their cancer treatment better and have fewer disruptions to everyday life.
Our Supportive Care team will help ensure your well-being as you navigate your cancer treatment. We provide emotional support, advice about managing the symptoms and the stress of a serious illness, and work in close partnership with your oncology team.
Our specialty-trained clinicians include doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and social workers. This additional layer of support helps you maintain peace of mind from initial diagnosis through ongoing treatment, keeping you in charge of your care decisions.
Here is How Supportive Care Clinicians Help You:
Ensuring you and your family understand your condition.
Collaborating with you to clarify your most important goals.
Focusing on the relief of cancer-related symptoms such as pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and interrupted sleep
Providing insights to inform your care decisions.
Facilitating communication with your family regarding your choices.
Assisting you with completion of your advance directive documents
Consistently monitoring and adjusting your treatment to maximize comfort.
Start Early
Anyone at any stage of cancer can benefit from supportive care. Supportive care often occurs alongside your cancer treatments and can help you address pain and many other symptoms that may affect your quality of life. We want to ensure we are managing the impact stress can have on you and your family.
Insurance and Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover supportive care. If cost is a concern, a NECS financial advocate can help.
If you are experiencing financial distress due to treatment costs or the inability to work, we want you to know that we offer financial advocates who are here to help. Our advocates can assist you in finding resources and support through various third-party organizations, ensuring you have access to the financial assistance you need during this challenging time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for guidance and support.
