Emotional Support Services
Patients participate in conferences with physicians and receive education and counseling from trained oncology nurses during their course of treatment. Our caring and trained social workers are also available to answer questions about coping with cancer.
Breast Nurse Navigator - Call 618/474-6791
By working closely with the various clinical departments, the nurse navigator will focus on shortening the timeline from detection to diagnosis and can connect your patients to the medical care needed in a timely manner.
Care Management - Call 618/465-4522
Social workers offer support and resource information to patients and families during the many phases of cancer care. They help with the stresses of cancer diagnosis, treatment rehabilitation, survival and terminal illness.
Pastoral Care - Call 618/465-2571
Saint Anthony's Pastoral Care services are available for you and your family at any time of need. Call the main hospital line and have the operator page the Pastoral Care Staff.
Support Groups - 615/465-2264
Support Groups are offered to patients and their family members focusing on hope and quality of life issues. Call for information on support groups and meeting dates.
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Additional Resources
CaringBridge
25 Practical Tips To Help Those Facing Serious Illnesses
Cancer Care Call List
Facts & Resources
National Cancer Research