Oncology-trained registered dietitians and nutritionists can provide cancer patients with individualized cancer-specific nutrition consults, assessments and nutrition recommendations tailored to offset cancer side effects throughout treatment, such as changes in taste/ appetite, digestion concerns, and use of supplements/ enzymes; and nutrition resources, such as recipes, cooking classes, and educational seminars.
For more information/appointments: 970.870.1048
Social workers can help cancer patients, caregivers, and families cope with and reduce cancer-related distress; can provide emotional support to address cancer-correlated concerns, such as family, work, and other areas of life; offer resources and referrals, such as support groups and community resources; and teach how to live with a chronic illness through individualized care plans.
For additional information please call 970.875.2764
Oncology-trained Licensed Clinical Social Workers can help cancer patients, caregivers, and families adjust to a cancer diagnosis; utilize evidence-based assessments and treatment approaches to create customized care plans; and treat cancer-related depression/ anxiety, relational needs, pain and insomnia, among other symptoms and side effects of diagnosis and treatment.
For more information/appointments please call 970.874.2764
Comprehensive cancer rehabilitation is designed to address and/or prevent symptoms that affect daily life such as: muscle/ joint pain, limb swelling (lymphedema), weakness, balance, fatigue, bowel/ bladder problems, memory problems, and sexual dysfunction and/or pelvic pain in women.
For more information/ appointments: 970.871.2370
A diagnosis of cancer takes a physical, emotional and often a financial toll. Financial Case Coordinators at UCHealth Cancer Centers are here to help you navigate through these concerns.
For additional information Please call 970.871.2487
Integrative Medicine offers complementary, alternative and conventional care that emphasizes the wellness and healing of the entire person through acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, mind/ body therapy, and spiritual counseling.
Three no-cost acupuncture and massage sessions offered to oncology patients
For more information/ appointments: 970.875.2731
Oncology nurse navigators will help you make your way through the overwhelming, sometimes confusing journey that typically accompanies a diagnosis of cancer. Navigation will teach you about your specific type of cancer and help you understand the information you receive from your doctors. Nurse navigators assist with facilitating and coordinating initial appointments with oncology specialists, as well as to ensure patients have access to timely care. Nurses can also refer patients to various other resources within UCHealth and the community.
For more information/ appointments: 970.875.2636
The lack of energy/tiredness that comes from cancer, called Cancer-Related Fatigue, is different from the fatigue of daily life. This program can assist patients in improving strength, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. Exercise can help decrease fatigue, build up stamina, and can help reduce anxiety or depression.
For more information/ appointments: 970.871.2370
UCHealth is a Network of Excellence for Lymphatic Disease with research and education. Our program includes:
Lymphedema swelling can happen anywhere on the body, however, most often affects an arm or leg, but can also occur in the face, neck, abdomen, genitals, and trunk. Lymphedema can often be a side effect of cancer treatment, but can also be a chronic condition not related to cancer. Lymphedema treatment offers control of the symptoms and helps to lead to more active and healthy lifestyles.
Please call 720-848-2015 for information and scheduling.
The hereditary cancer clinic can assist patients through providing a variety of genetic services such as: genetic counseling, family history analysis, and genetic testing.
For more information/ appointments: 970.871.2399
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