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By your side from cancer diagnosis to recovery

Cancer affects many areas of your life—from your physical health and emotional and spiritual well-being to your work and family life. You need support in all these areas at every phase of your journey, so you can focus on your treatment and recovery.

At Baylor Scott & White, a team of nurse navigators works with you to ensure you have access to the services and resources you need to address every aspect of your care.

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Nutrition

Your nutrition needs change throughout cancer treatment, but a healthy diet enables you to get the nutrients you need to feel energized and strong.

A dedicated oncology dietitian understands how certain cancers impact your ability to eat and how treatment side effects can make eating more difficult or certain foods less appealing. You can work with your dietitian to develop an eating plan that helps you maintain adequate nutrition. Your dietitian can also give you tips for preparing food at home to make healthy eating as easy as possible.

cancer patients exercising to combat cancer induced fatigue

Physical activity

Exercise can help you combat fatigue and low energy levels that may develop as you go through treatment, and many forms of movement are safe before, during and after treatment.

Your cancer care team can help you develop an exercise routine based on your diagnosis and physical needs or capabilities, or they can connect you with a fitness specialist who works with people who have cancer.

cancer patient suffering from the mental aspects of a cancer diagnosis

Mental and emotional health

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is stressful. You and your loved ones will experience a range of emotions throughout your journey as you go through treatments, deal with side effects and plan for life after your diagnosis.

Learning healthy coping strategies helps you process and manage your emotions. Your care team can connect you with a counselor or mental health professional who can help you address your mental and emotional health.

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Self-image and sexuality

Cancer can change how you feel about your physical appearance and may make intimacy uncomfortable or unpleasant. These feelings are completely normal. Talking to your partner and explaining your feelings will help you feel more comfortable and may even strengthen your relationship.

Also, talk to your nurse navigator about treatments that can help with side effects that make sex painful, such as vaginal dryness or erection problems. You may also find it helpful to discuss your feelings with a mental health professional, counselor or your doctor.

Survivorship

You may be eager for life to return to normal as soon as your cancer treatment ends. While that is certainly a moment to celebrate, your cancer care will continue for a while, and your care team will want to ensure you have the support you need to manage your health long-term.

As part of your care, your team will help develop a long-term cancer survivorship plan that addresses your unique needs once your primary course of treatment ends.

Long-term cancer survivorship includes:

  • Cancer screenings and additional tests you will need going forward
  • Lifestyle changes you should consider, including changes to your diet, physical activity recommendations and resources to support those changes
  • Possible long-term treatment side effects, when they may develop and what symptoms you should watch for
  • Your mental health needs after treatment

Our cancer support services

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Regardless of where you seek care within Baylor Scott & White, you can access a range of support services to help you and your family during treatment.

Your nurse navigator is here to guide you from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. They coordinate all the support services you need, connecting you with providers, caregiver support, support groups, therapists, and social workers, ensuring you have the resources to navigate your journey with confidence.

Social services

Our dedicated oncology social workers can connect you to services you may need before, during and after your care. They focus on the nonmedical aspects of your care, such as financial assistance and transportation to and from appointments. They can also help find community resources to help with meals, household chores and other necessary services.

Oncology social workers can also help you communicate your diagnosis to your employer and educate you about programs, such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), that you can take advantage of.

Genetic counseling

Genetic testing and counseling at Baylor Scott & White can help your family members understand whether your cancer is hereditary and, if so, what steps they can take to prevent a potential diagnosis or reduce their risk.

Mental health care

At Baylor Scott & White, you can access mental health care treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, telepsychiatry and individual and group therapy. You’ll work with trained counselors and psychologists who know the needs of cancer patients and can help you process the many emotions you experience throughout your cancer journey.

Child life services

Discussing a cancer diagnosis with a child can be challenging. Our child life specialists explain cancer using child-friendly terms and tools, so they understand a family member’s diagnosis and treatment. If your child has cancer, child life specialists can also help them process their diagnosis and understand the treatments they may need.

Spiritual support

Your faith background may provide comfort during your cancer journey, or a cancer diagnosis may cause you to question your beliefs. In either situation, the chaplains with our spiritual care program are here to provide emotional support to you and your family.

Financial assistance

We don’t want concerns about costs to create additional stress during an already difficult time. Our financial assistance programs offer access to low-interest payment plans, discounted care and other services.

Cancer support groups

No matter how supportive your friends and family are, they may not be able to relate to what you’re going through. Talking to people in similar circumstances can help you manage the uncertainties of a diagnosis and what comes next.

Joining a support group helps you cope with the emotional aspects of cancer. These groups offer a safe space to share thoughts and feelings you may not want to share with your loved ones. You can also learn valuable, practical advice about what to expect during and after treatment, managing side effects, and how to communicate with your family and care team.

Find a location near you

At Baylor Scott & White, you have access to compassionate, expert care for a wide range of cancers. We help you find cancer support services at a location that fits your needs. We offer several locations for your care across North and Central Texas.

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