We care about the unique and specific health needs of women experiencing
breast cancer. We provide a wide variety of support services to help you
deal with issues and concerns with confidence and courage. These services
can help improve a patient’s overall quality of life from diagnosis,
throughout and after treatment. Many of our resources can benefit family
members and caregivers as well.
Oncology Nurse Navigation Team
Our nurse navigators offer individualized assistance to patients, families
and caregivers. They can help coordinate appointments, connect you with
transportation assistance, talk through every treatment option and answer
all your questions. To reach a member of our Oncology Nurse Navigation
team Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., please call
540-409-1622.
Talk with your nurse navigator about additional support available through
our oncology social worker, registered dietitian, genetic counselor or
financial assistance team.
Oncology Social Worker
An oncology social worker is available to help manage the life changes
that happen with a cancer diagnosis. We can work with you to improve your
quality of life and journey toward your goals. For more information or
to connect with a social worker, please call
540-536-6018.
Help with Nutrition Challenges
Our oncology certified registered dietitian helps patients dealing with
food challenges while going through their cancer journey. She is available
by appointment for nutrition counseling.
Our dietitian offers a free Introduction to Nutrition during Cancer Treatment
class to cancer patients and their caregivers. Topics include common symptoms
and side effects during cancer treatment and nutrition tips to help manage them.
Wellspring
Our cancer resource center offers many services and resources for patients, including free salon
services during treatment, our More Than Beauty program, and
breast prosthetic services provided by certified mastectomy fitters.
Support Groups
Our support groups are free of charge to all cancer patients and their
caregivers.
Breast Cancer Support Group – For current and former breast cancer patients and survivors. Meets
the third Monday of the month, 3-4 p.m., in the Cancer Center Conference Room.
Caregiver Support Group – Meets virtually the third Thursday of the month, 3-4 p.m.
Person to Person Support Group – For all ages and diagnoses, whether you are newly diagnosed or
have completed treatment. Meets the fourth Monday of the month, 3-4 p.m.,
in the Cancer Center Conference Room.
Ripples Support Group for Women – Open to all women who have had cancer. Meets monthly at Wellspring,
Valley Health's cancer resource center.
Click on the link below to access our calendar of support groups and educational classes.
The Valley Health Cancer Center offers a genetic counseling service to
help individuals determine their cancer risk. Counseling is available
for individuals identified by their physician as at risk for a hereditary
cancer syndrome and referred by written order. The Valley Health Breast
Center includes a multidisciplinary
High Risk Breast Clinic to provide women at increased risk of breast cancer with tailored screening
recommendations and access to genetic testing as appropriate. Appointments
with a licensed genetic counselor are scheduled as virtual visits. The
referring physician receives written follow-up.
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