The Oncology Social Worker: Help When You Need It

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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Cancer is not only emotionally and physically devastating; the treatment process can be confusing and frustrating, at a time when you’re least able to deal with the challenges of bureaucracy, and necessary changes to your everyday life. Thankfully, there’s someone you can turn to for help...

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide

7/25/12 7:27am

Thanks, PJ for reminding people about this valuable resource. Cancer patients shouldn't trybto go it alone. In some hospitals a "nurse navigator" does some of these same functions for figuring out the system. Everyine needs to establish a relationship with the social worker or someone else in the hospital who can help ort out all the luggage that accompanies medical treatment for cancer.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

7/25/12 9:55am

And thanks for mentioning the navigator program, Phyllis - it's been gradually appearing in hospitals over the past 5 years or so. The nurse navigator will step in right from day #1, and "hold your hand" all the way through what can be a very confusing and stressful treatment process. Excellent resource! PJH

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