Patient and Family Support Services

Clinical Support Services

• Men's Sexual Health Program and Erectile Dysfunction Clinic
• Nutrition Support & Counselling
• Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Fatigue Program
  • Lymphedema Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Respiratory Care
• Speech Pathology 
• Support Groups
• Tobacco Treatment

Wellness

• Integrative Care
  • Yoga
  • Music Therapy
• Pastoral Care
• Psycho-Oncology and Psychological Support Programs
• Social Work Services
• Stress Management

Women's Cancer Support

• Boo's Boutique
• Women's Menopausal and Sexual Health
  Our team is dedicated to supporting women as they adjust to changes during and after cancer treatment. This program provides education, strategies, and counseling to female patients dealing with menopausal changes, sexual/intimacy issues and fertility concerns. We also offer survivorship gynecologic services.

Fox Chase Patient-to-Patient Network

A new cancer diagnosis can leave many patients feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Talking to a fellow cancer survivor through the Fox Chase Cancer Center Patient-to-Patient Network can help.
Learn more

• Caregiver Resource Guide
  You may not think of yourself as a “caregiver,” but any person who supports a patient during treatment has taken on this key role. Caring for a loved one who has cancer is important and rewarding, but it isn’t easy. We hope this guide, prepared by the Caregiver Resource Task Force, will help you, your team, and your loved one. Read more »
• Nutrition Support & Counselling
• Pastoral Care
• Social Work Services
• Support Groups
• Tobacco Treatment
• CaringBridge
  CaringBridge provides free websites that connect people experiencing a significant health challenge to family and friends. CaringBridge saves time and emotional energy by centralizing communication, making each health journey easier. Read more »

In the Hospital

Here are some things things you can do for your loved one while he or she is in the hospital:

Appointments

It is always helpful for a patient to have someone with them for their appointments and treatments. You can help by driving, keeping them company, listening, taking notes, and clarifying information told to them by the healthcare team.

For more information about what to expect at a first appointment, such as what to bring and who you and your loved one will meet, see our Patient Guide.

Visiting

• Keep him or her company, if he or she feels up to it. Sometimes, he or she may be tired or prefer to be alone.
• Listen to and keep track of important information told to him or her by the doctors or nurses. Don't be afraid to speak up if you have questions or concerns.
• Go for walks with your loved one, if his or her condition allows. Before taking your loved one for a walk, check with the nurse to see if he or she is well enough to walk and good places to walk around.
• You may bring food from home. Please label any food with the patient's name and the date and give it to one of the nurses who can store it in the patient refrigerator on the unit.
• If your loved one has had surgery, remind him or her to do coughing and deep breathing exercises and use the deep breathing device.
• Please inform your healthcare team of any cultural or religious practices.
• More on dining and visitor services under Visitor Information

Please keep in mind that the patient may have a roommate, so be respectful of their his or her needs. We promote a quiet, healing environment.

• Survivor Clinics
  Through survivor clinics, we continue our relationship with patients even after treatment is complete. Survivor clinics are designed to:
  • Address the unique healthcare needs of cancer survivors
  • Maximize each patient’s quality of life
  • Provide wellness education and screening
  • Give patients a care plan to help coordinate their care with their other healthcare providers
• Support Groups
• Integrative Care
  • Yoga
  • Music Therapy
• Tobacco Treatment

Physical Support Services

• Men's Sexual Health Program and Erectile Dysfunction Clinic
• Nutrition Support & Counselling
• Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program

Women's Cancer Support

• Boo's Boutique
• Women's Menopausal and Sexual Health
  Our team is dedicated to supporting women as they adjust to changes during and after cancer treatment. This program provides education, strategies, and counseling to female patients dealing with menopausal changes, sexual/intimacy issues and fertility concerns. We also offer survivorship gynecologic services.

• Care Connect

Clinical Care Resources
Nursing and Nurse Navigators

Education and Guides
The Caregivers Resources Guide, NCCN Guidelines for Patients, and the Fox Chase Resource and Education Center

Managing Your Care and Side Effects
Counseling, integrative care, stress management, pastoral care, pain management, nutrition, rehabilitation services, and the Women’s Menopausal and Sexual Health Program

Prevention and Screening
Preventive measures and assessing your family history for risk

Social Work and Family Support
Psychological or pastoral services, social work assistance, support groups

Support Groups
Registration required for some groups

Survivorship
Care does not end on the last day of treatment

• Boo's Boutique
• Caregiver Resource Guide
• CaringBridge
• Clinical Care Resources
  • Nursing Departments: Ambulatory, Inpatient, Outpatient, Perioperative
  • Infusion Room Staff
  • Nurse Navigators
• Education Resources
• Fatigue Program
• Integrative Care
• Lymphedema Therapy
• Men's Sexual Health Program and Erectile Dysfunction Clinic
• Music Therapy
• Nutrition Support & Counseling
• Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Program (formerly Pain and Palliative Care Program)
• Pastoral Care
• Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
• Patient-to-Patient Network
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Psycho-Oncology and Psychological Support Programs
• Respiratory Care
• Social Work Services
• Support Groups
• Tobacco Treatment
• Speech Pathology 
• Stress Management
• Women's Menopausal and Sexual Health
• Yoga
• Survivorship
  • Survivor Clinics
  • Resources for Cancer Survivors