From the moment of first diagnosis, you're confronted with a new reality. And while our doctors, technologies, and treatments are critical to beating cancer, so are the patient-focused services designed to help you along your journey.
These services are led by our experienced team of social workers, nurse navigators, care coordinators, speech language pathologists, dieticians, rehabilitation specialists and more to give you a higher level of individualized and effective care.
Call (559) 387-1600 for more information on our support services.
We offer a number of support groups to help build a network to support you and your caregiver as you move forward in this new, unfamiliar reality:
Open to patients and caregivers. The purpose of this support group is to:
When:
Meetings are held the third Friday of every month
3-4 p.m.
Where:
Meeting in-person at the Community Cancer Institute, Yosemite Conference Room, or online via Zoom.
For details, contact Alva Reyes, patient navigator liaison, at (559) 387-1872.
We believe great cancer care involves treating the whole-person — not just fighting the cancer. Our team of Master’s-level trained oncology social workers specialize in the unique and complex needs of patients and their loved ones, providing services that support you through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
Patient and Family Support
Our social workers address the emotional, social and practical complexities that impact your quality of life and pose barriers to care. These services are free and available to all of our patients:For More Information
Community Cancer Institute
785 North Medical Center Drive West
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 387-1600
Community Regional Medical Center
2823 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 459-6000
Clovis Community Medical Center
2755 Herndon Avenue
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 324-4000
Palliative medicine focuses on managing your symptoms, controlling your pain and advance care planning. It’s appropriate at any age or stage and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Our palliative care specialists meet with you often and work with the rest of our team to help maintain a plan that improves your quality of life.
Featuring physicians in the UCSF Fellowship Program, our team also includes nurses, social workers and others who add that extra layer of patient support.
We can help you manage difficult symptoms like:
Fatigue
Nausea
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Trouble sleeping
Breathing problems
Depression
We also help with:
Emotional support
Decision making
Planning for the future
Family member support
Patient & Family Advisory CouncilThe Patient and Family Advisory Council is a partnership between Community Cancer Institute's patients, family members, staff and healthcare providers who are dedicated to improving care and the experiences of patients and their families at our facility. |
Community's MyHealthMate AppWith our MyHealthMate app, you can view your MyChart health information, plus navigate our online services, request prescription refills, manage appointments, pay your bill and more. |
Speech-Language TherapyOur speech language pathology services diagnose, treat and manage problems with swallowing, speech and cognition that can come from cancer and/or treatment. |