Support Services
Get informed, get support.
Support that goes beyond treatment.
At St. Luke’s, cancer care is not just about treatment—it’s about supporting you through every part of your journey. Our Support Services team is here to help you navigate the emotional, physical, and practical challenges that can come with a cancer diagnosis. From your first appointment through treatment and beyond, you’ll have a dedicated team focused on making your experience more manageable, connected, and supported. You are never navigating this alone—we are here for you and your family every step of the way.
A team built around you
Our support services are designed to work together as one coordinated team. Each individual plays a unique role, but together our cancer care team creates a seamless support system that ensures your needs are met clinically, emotionally, and practically.
Navigation & support services at St. Luke’s Cancer Center
These services are coordinated as part of your overall care plan.
Your Nurse Navigator is a key clinical guide throughout your care.
What They Do:
- Help coordinate your care from diagnosis through treatment
- Guide you through testing, treatment planning, and next steps
Goal:
To ensure your care is clinically coordinated, timely, and clearly understood.
Your Patient Navigator helps manage the details that keep your care moving forward.
What They Do:
- Coordinate scheduling and appointments
- Help gather outside records and test results
- Assist with logistics such as transportation and follow-up needs
Goal:
To reduce delays, remove barriers, and make your experience as smooth as possible.
Cancer affects more than physical health. Our Oncology Social Workers support the emotional and practical challenges that come with a diagnosis.
What They Do:
- Provide emotional support
- Help patients and families cope with diagnosis and treatment
- Address stress, anxiety, and adjustment
- Facilitate support groups and survivorship resources
Goal:
To support your emotional well-being, stability, and access to resources throughout your care.
We understand that the financial impact of cancer care can be overwhelming.
What we offer:
- Financial screening and guidance
- Support accessing grants, funding programs, and resources
- Help navigating treatment-related costs
Goal:
To reduce financial barriers so you can focus on your care.
Depending on your needs, your care team may also connect you with:
- Nutrition Services: Supporting strength, nourishment, and symptom management
- Rehabilitation Services (PT/OT): Supporting recovery, mobility, and function
- Palliative & Supportive Care: Managing symptoms and improving quality of life
- Genetic Counseling: Supporting risk assessment and personalized care
- Survivorship Programs: Ongoing support after treatment
How our cancer care team works together
Cancer care can be complex. Appointments, decisions, symptoms, and life responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Our approach is built around coordination and collaboration.
- Patient Navigation: Helps manage logistics and remove barriers
- Nurse Navigation: Ensures your clinical care stays on track
- Social Work: Supports emotional, financial, and life challenges
Our team works to: Together, this team works to deliver care that is:
- Coordinate your care and next steps
- Answer questions and provide guidance
- Reduce delays and barriers to treatment
- Provide personalized emotional and practical support
- Connect you with resources and services at every stage
This integrated approach allows you to focus on your health, while we help manage the rest.
Beat Cancer With Us…
At St. Luke’s, our cancer patients benefit from all of that, plus an unparalleled level of support and compassion. You are not alone we are with you every step of the way. Whether you are newly diagnosed or seeking a second opinion, we are here to help.
You can easily find a specialist near you and learn more about our Cancer Center locations to begin your care journey.
Call St. Luke’s HopeLine – one number for all your needs: 484-503-HOPE.