During your cancer treatment, chances are you will be working with numerous
medical specialists who have focused their studies on cancer care. In
addition to your primary care physician, you may be referred to oncologists,
pain management specialists, anesthesiologists, nutritionists, surgeons,
and radiologists. St. John’s Health houses all of these specialists
in one location, ensuring that you can receive treatment from every doctor
with experience relevant to your condition. If interested in learning
more about our physicians, nurses, and oncologists, click the links below
to review their qualifications and learn how to schedule an appointment.
Our Oncology Nurse Navigator is a registered nurse with specialized expertise
in oncology. She will serve as your dedicated clinical guide throughout
your cancer journey, and will often assist with who serves as your dedicated
clinical guide throughout your cancer journey. At St. John's Health, our
nurse navigators will:
Provide education about your diagnosis, testing, biopsies, and treatment options
Explain what to expect during chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, or surgery
Help you understand side effects and how to manage them safely
Coordinate with your oncology providers and care team
Prepare you for surgical consultations and procedures
Support you during new, recurrent, or complex cancer diagnoses
Assist with survivorship planning and follow-up care
To contact our nurse navigator, please call 307-739-4785.
Patient Navigator:
St. John's Health's patient navigator is dedicated to reducing barriers
to care and connecting you with the resources and support you need—so
you can focus on healing.
From practical logistics to emotional support, your Patient Navigator helps
make the healthcare system easier to navigate and ensures you have access
to essential services throughout your care. Your patient navigator can:
Serve as a liaison between you and your healthcare team
Help schedule appointments and streamline paperwork
Provide education on recommended preventive screenings
Assist with state and charitable funding applications
Connect you with financial assistance programs and medication resources
Coordinate transportation, lodging, and home health services
Refer you to nutrition, exercise, counseling, and support services
Offer guidance and reassurance during difficult decisions
Survivorship Program
Available to those currently in treatment and those who have completed
treatment, our survivorship program is designed to help prevent recurrence
of cancer and the onset of new cancers, as well as to coordinate follow-up
care. This program is available to all survivors, regardless of where
they were treated.
Learn more.
Nutritional Counseling
St. John’s Health Registered Dietitians are available to provide
diagnosis-specific nutrition consultations for all new patients and their
family members. With a consult, the Registered Dietitian (RD) can schedule
a follow-up with the patient, assess for further education needs, and
help to manage food and nutrition-related treatment side effects. RD's
aid in managing weight loss or gain, impaired nutrient absorption, supplements,
cancer-fighting foods, and any need for artificial nutrition (tube feeds,
TPN). Registered Dietitians are available for follow-up at any point per
request of the patient, doctor, or nurse.
Oncology Rehabilitation
Oncology rehab incorporates a wide range of therapies designed to help
you build strength and endurance during your treatment. The goal of this
program is to help you reduce stress and keep up energy to participate
in daily activities that are important to you. St. John’s Health
offers several rehabilitation therapies to patients. We highly encourage
participation in these programs as they often elevate a patient’s
mood and help them maintain a positive outlook.
Physical Therapy: In cancer care, physical therapy aims to reduce fatigue and improve physical
function that may be impaired due to the disease or chemotherapy. A physical
therapist creates an exercise plan customized for your needs that combines
range-of-motion training with light resistance exercises
Occupational Therapy: Cancer can sometimes interfere with your ability to perform daily activities
that are important to you, but occupational therapy works around these
limitations so that you experience as little interruption as possible.
Our occupational therapists can help you with activities like dressing,
showering, and eating.
Speech and Language Pathology: Many patients with cancer can benefit from speech and language pathology.
Therapists address problems you may be experiencing, like difficulty swallowing,
loss of voice, including dry mouth or cognitive changes that often result
from cancer treatment.
March 06 Cancer Support Group
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