Patient-Focused Services & Support Throughout Your Journey

From the moment of first diagnosis, cancer patients and their families are confronted with a new reality. And while our doctors, technologies, and treatments are critical to beating cancer, so are the array of patient-focused services designed to help you along your journey.

Cancer Support Services

Our specialized oncology support services form an integrated network to support you and your caregiver as you move forward in this new, unfamiliar reality. These services are led by our experienced team of social workers, nurse navigators, care coordinators, speech language pathologists, dieticians, rehabilitation specialists and more to give you an unprecedented level of individualized and effective care. Call 387-1600 for more information on our support services.

Genetics Testing & Counseling

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, evaluating your genetic makeup can provide valuable information that will help you and your doctors make more informed decisions about your care – now and in the future.

Speech Language Pathology

A rehabilitative field specializing in addressing speech and swallowing disorders proactively or following cancer treatment, our program is the only one in the Central Valley that’s integrated within the cancer program itself.

Navigation

A critical component of the cancer journey is to have a partner to travel it with you. This is the role of our clinical navigators, who act as your single point of contact for questions and concerns while serving as a vital link between you and your healthcare team – from treatment through survivorship.

Social Work

At Community Cancer Institute we believe in treating the whole person and not just the cancer. Oncology social workers are Master’s-level educated and specially trained in helping you address the practical, emotional and social complexities associated with your cancer diagnosis.

Support Groups

Understanding the need to connect and share with fellow cancer fighters and survivors – as well as to get critical information – Community Medical Centers offers and manages a number of support groups and programs.

Nutrition & Wellness Programs

Registered dieticians will offer support and education for your nutritional needs during your treatment and recovery.

Palliative Care

Palliative care focuses on managing pain, symptoms and treatment related to side effects. Research has shown that beginning palliative care early on improves your quality of life and enhances treatment outcomes.

Survivorship

You’ve won the battle, but your journey doesn’t end when treatment does. We have tools and resources available to provide the support you need well into survivorship.