Support Services
Your cancer care specialists at NVCI understand the many challenges of cancer and its treatment. That’s why we offer comprehensive support services to our patients and their families.
A variety of support services are available to assist patients and families in managing the many challenges of cancer and its treatment, and to help you and your family members with the stresses that extend beyond diagnosis and treatment. Whether emotional, financial, transportation, occupational, or home care concerns, the disease and its treatment can exhaust your energy and deflate your spirit. Our staff of cancer care specialists encourages you to talk with your physician or nurse about your concerns.
It is also important for patients and family members to commit to care for emotional as well as physical needs. Support staff and professionals such as licensed social workers, nutritionists, financial and insurance counselors, chaplains, and nursing care coordinators are available to help you and your family members identify resources to help you meet your specific needs.
For more information, please call our patient navigation line at (702) 821-0064.
Questions to Ask About Work and Finances
- Who can help me figure out what benefits I qualify for?
- How long does it take to get disability benefits once you apply for them?
- Should I go ahead and apply for disability benefits if I’m still working?
- Who can help me review my insurance coverage?
- What can I do if I can’t afford the cost of my medical treatment?
- What community services can I tap into to get help with my finances or medical insurance claims?
- Can you give me any advice on how to tell my employer and coworkers I have cancer?
Questions to Ask About Self-Care and Emotional Stresses
- Who can I talk to if I’m having problems with my appetite?
- Are there any special nutrition and fitness programs for people with cancer?
- Is it okay to do relaxation exercises or receive a massage?
- Where can I learn to do relaxation exercises?
- Who can I turn to for advice on talking to my family about my illness or how I am feeling?
- Who can my family talk to if they don’t know what to say to me?
- How do I ask other people to help me do things I have always done for myself?
- Who can help me figure out what support service I really need?
- What types of resources are available in my community?
- Are there any local support groups?
- How do I know if I need counseling?
