| Support Services
Having cancer can impact every part of your life. We offer a variety of support services to help you maintain your normal activities and lifestyle. Many of these support services and programs are available through Clarian Arnett Cancer Care. Clarian Arnett Cancer Care's nursing staff can assist patients and their families with information, referrals and appointment scheduling.
Counseling and Support Groups
Counseling and support groups offer a full range of support options for individuals, family members and caregivers. Ask your oncology nurse for a list of counseling resources and phone numbers.
Patient Financial Advocate
Financial counseling is provided on-site to assist you with questions about insurance coverage and billing. Our Patient Financial Advocate can assist you with verification of insurance coverage for support services and pre-authorizations.
Hospice Care
Hospice care is family-centered care. When a cure is not possible, hospice care can help the patient and family cope with the symptoms of the disease and the demands of daily care. Hospice care allows the terminally ill person to be at home, close to family and friends, while still under professional medical supervision. For more information, ask your doctor or nurse.
Lymphedema Management
Lymphedema management includes physical and occupational therapy techniques and supportive counseling to educate you about lifestyle adjustments. Ask your doctor or nurse for a referral.
Education Resource Center
Our Education Resource Center located in our central reception area, offers books, pamphlets, videos, and other resource materials for people with cancer, their families and caregivers. Oncology Institute staff is available to assist you.
Phone Triage Nurse
A special phone triage nurse is available to answer questions and advocate for any needs you have. People receiving care at Clarian Arnett Cancer Care can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, at 765.448.7571.
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Physical and occupational therapy services of Home Hospital provide rehabilitation services that address strengthening, range of motion and joint mobility. Therapists can assist in developing pain management techniques for increased symptom management, enhanced comfort, edema/lymphedema control, and caregiver training.
Prosthetic Resources
Prosthetic resources for cancer survivors are available from several sources. These include an assortment of breast forms and resources for adapted clothing, swimwear, and wigs. Ask the nursing staff for a resource list of addresses and phone numbers.
Patient Care Navigator
Clarian Arnett Cancer Care, Patient Care Navigator to provide you and your family with the support and tools that you need during your cancer journey.
Christie Money can be reached at 765-448-8000 x7730 (or 800-899-8448), Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.
Christie will be able to assist cancer patients with:
- Directing patients to proper service provider
- Answering patient questions about healthcare providers they will be seeing
- Offering assistance and verification of appointment information
- Place patients with the appropriate healthcare personnel to assist them with medical questions
- Direct patients to community-based Social Service Agencies
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