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Supportive Care
Social ServicesWillamette Valley Cancer Institute understands that cancer is a very difficult disease. The center provides resources that will help you and your family to cope, as you are living through cancer. Our social workers have years of oncology experience and are available to assist you in finding resources for your needs, such as support groups, help in finding financial assistance, transportation to and from the center and one on one counseling. The center works closely with other community resources and has knowledge of existing support within our area and will be happy to refer you to those agencies if appropriate.
Support GroupsSupport groups provide patients and their families with information, guidance and an understanding of living with a cancer diagnosis. Willamette Valley Cancer Institute offers support groups for various types of cancer, these groups are open to all patients, groups are open to family members as well. A trained cancer care provider facilitates all group sessions.
More on current support groups.
Dietary CounselingOur registered dietician has worked with cancer patients for 30 years. Her knowledge of special dietary needs during treatment and her awareness of possible side effects encountered during treatment give her the expertise to direct you in your individual dietary needs as you go through treatment. Appointments with our dietician are made upon request.
Patient EducationWVCC Education Room
The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute Education Room provides books, pamphlets and videotapes covering a wide range of cancer topics for you to browse and check out.
Educational Series
Knowledge and understanding of your disease process as well as knowledge of the various treatment modalities will allow you greater peace of mind during your fight against cancer.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute offers a six-week educational series for you and your family. This series, given by physicians and other Willamette Valley Cancer Institute health care providers, enables you to understand what exactly cancer is and how it affects your body. You will also learn about radiation and chemotherapy, two common treatments for cancer. By the end of the course you will have insight as to how these treatments work, their side effects, and why treatments are individualized to meet your specific needs.
During this six-week course, you will also attend a session given by our licensed dietitian who will discuss the importance of nutrition during your treatment course. You will also have a chance to learn of outside resources that are available to you in one of the sessions that is given by our licensed social worker.
On going 6wk drop-in informational classes, Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm. Call 541-683-5001 for more information. |
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