Cancer Support Services

Our cancer support services are designed to help you before, during and after cancer treatment. Our team makes your quality of life our top priority.

Our approach to cancer support services

We know that cancer and cancer treatments can be both physically and emotionally taxing. But at UCI Health, you’re not in this alone. Our team of compassionate supportive care specialists will be by your side through your cancer journey. 

We offer a wide range of cancer support services, all tailored to your specific needs. 

Our cancer support services can help you:

• Manage side effects from treatment
• Alleviate symptoms 
• Cope with social, emotional and spiritual challenges
• Make lifestyle changes

While today’s cancer treatments are more effective in treating and curing cancer, the side effects are still challenging at times. Our cancer services can help you manage side effects, such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Nausea
• Pain
• Sexual dysfunction
• Shortness of breath
• Weight loss

Your support team

If you’re interested in cancer support services, start by asking any of your cancer care clinicians or nurse navigators. They’ll then refer you to our program.

We’ll start by discussing what you’re experiencing and how it affects your everyday life. Next, we’ll put together a plan to address your needs. Your supportive care team may include:

• Acupuncturists
• Integrative medicine specialists
• Massage therapists
• Nutritionists
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists
• Social workers
• Spiritual counselors

Why choose UCI Health for cancer support services?

Partnership with integrative medicine

At UCI Health, you’ll have access our integrative medicine services through the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. The institute offers a wide range of therapies, like acupuncture, myofascial release and more. These treatments have helped many of our patients feel better during and after cancer treatment.

Complimentary nutritional counseling

During cancer treatment, your body needs all the fuel it can get to stay strong. That’s why we offer free nutritional counseling and support to every single patient. Our dedicated dietitians can help you address nutrition-related challenges, like nausea and weight loss, before, during and after treatment.

Expertise in sexual health

Some cancer treatments may cause sexual side effects that affect your personal life. While these issues can be difficult to discuss, we know how important intimacy is for your quality of life. Our sexual medicine specialist provides discreet and compassionate treatment, including counseling, medications and more. 

Dedicated to survivorship support

Your supportive care also continues after you complete your cancer treatment. Our cancer survivorship services are designed to help you address any remaining physical or emotional symptoms once your treatment ends. Our goal is to help you live life after cancer feeling stronger and more confident.