Supporting you at every step of your cancer journey

Whether you're newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or transitioning into survivorship, we're here to support you. At Endeavor Health, cancer care is more than clinical. We offer a wide range of support services for patients and families — including counseling, nutrition, pain management and more — to address the emotional, physical and practical challenges that can arise during and after treatment.

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Support programs and services

Support groups

Join a support group for breast, head and neck, GI, blood cancers and more.

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Classes and community events

Sign up for our survivorship classes, guided imagery sessions and wellness events.

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Smoking cessation programs

Get support to quit smoking with counseling, resources and ongoing check-ins through our tobacco cessation programs.

Counseling and behavioral health

Meet with a licensed counselor or behavioral health specialist to help you and your family manage anxiety, depression and stress related to cancer.

Nutrition counseling

Work with an oncology-trained dietitian to manage side effects, maintain strength and support long-term healing.

Pain management

Meet with a pain management specialist to help manage cancer-related pain using a personalized combination of medication, physical therapies and integrative techniques.

Integrative medicine and wellness

Try services like acupuncture, massage, meditation and yoga to improve comfort, reduce stress and support your wellbeing.

Financial counseling and insurance support

Meet with our financial counseling team to help you understand your coverage, connect with financial assistance programs and reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

Palliative care

Get support from inpatient or outpatient palliative care services to improve your quality of life, reduce symptoms and support your caregivers — at any stage of illness.

Genetic counseling

Meet with a board-certified genetic counselor for a hereditary cancer risk assessment and treatment planning support.

Special programs

Try other services like Camp Hope for children whose loved ones have cancer, animal-assisted therapy, wellness classes, and weight management programs for survivors.

Support groups by location

  • Grief Support Group
    • Open to anyone coping with the loss of a loved one. Facilitated by a licensed counselor.
  • Breast Cancer Support Group
    • Peer support and education for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • Cancer Support Group
    • For individuals with any cancer diagnosis seeking connection and shared understanding.
  • Look Good Feel Better
    • Focuses on appearance-related side effects of treatment. Includes skincare, makeup, and hair/wig support.
  • Imerman Angels Peer Support
    • One-on-one connection to trained mentors — cancer survivors or caregivers matched to your experience.
  • Caregiver Support Group
    • Emotional support and resources for those caring for loved ones with cancer.

Support groups available include:

  • Cancer Support Group
  • Grief Support Group
  • UsToo Bill Buckman Prostate Cancer Support Group
    • Peer support for men with prostate cancer. Provides education, encouragement and shared experience.
  • SPOHNC Head and Neck Cancer Discussion Group
    • Discussion and support for individuals affected by head and neck cancers.

Classes & events by region

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Clinical trials

Our supportive care teams also assist patients enrolled in clinical trials. Get connected to emotional, nutritional and logistical support while participating in research.

Learn more about clinical trials

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