A cancer diagnosis can be very stressful for patients and their families. The Joe and Virginia Schmissrauter Center for Cancer Support offers a full range of holistic care, and all support services are free to cancer patients regardless of where they receive their treatment.
At CHI Memorial, people diagnosed with cancer can choose to be paired with a nurse who can help them ‘navigate’ the sometimes-complicated process of effective cancer treatment. Nurse navigators provide education; answer questions and act as a liaison between patient and doctor when needed; offer resources for financial support; and provide comfort and assistance into recovery.
Nurse navigators work together as a team which also includes dieticians, licensed clinical social workers and support staff who use their areas of expertise to meet patients’ needs, overcome barriers and offer guidance, encouragement and a listening ear. Whether the concerns are around diagnosis, treatment planning, financial burdens or emotional stressors, this multidisciplinary approach offers compassionate care for the mind, body and spirit.
SPOHNC's National Survivor Volunteer Network is a wonderful program. The Match Program is especially helpful for those who are unable to get to a group meeting or who live in an area where there may not currently be a group that meets each month. Phone support can be very helpful to those who are just beginning treatment or having issues with side effects following treatment.
For more information, please call CHI Memorial Center for Cancer Support at (423) 495-7778, or Terri Henderson, RN a (423) 495-8975.
As you and your family face cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival, CHI Memorial’s chaplains are available for counseling and prayer. Your needs may require only a brief prayer or a more intensive faith discussion. Our mission is to provide aid, comfort and respect.
We Care Weekend is an annual retreat for persons with cancer and their families. Our hope is to encourage patients, family and significant others on their journey while providing opportunities for patients and family to share stories and celebrate life.
CHI Memorial will host the 27th Annual We Care Weekend, October 12 – 14, 2018 at Cohutta Springs Conference Center in Crandall, Georgia.
The celebration begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 extending through the weekend until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The cost is $60 for one room (up to 4 guests) which includes lodging for Friday & Saturday and three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Space is limited, scholarships are available.
For more information, please call (423) 495-7714.
For more information about CHI Memorial Center for Cancer Support, call at (423) 495-7778.
CHI Memorial is honored to be one of 48 hospitals in the nation to receive a 'high performing' rating in nine surgical procedures and chronic conditions evaluated by U.S. News, including lung and colorectal cancer surgery.
