Patient Support Services
About This Service
At The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, patient support is an essential part of our care. We offer a wide range of services designed to support the physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and their loved ones. These programs help manage symptoms, reduce stress, improve quality of life, and provide guidance throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and beyond. All support services are available by appointment, and many are provided at no cost to established patients.
Support Services Available
Our psychology team supports patients and their families throughout the emotional challenges that accompany cancer, including diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Counseling is available by phone or in person at select locations, with schedules varying by site.
- To request an appointment, call 817-333-0166
- These services are available for established patients
CCBD offers an in-person adult cancer support group for patients, caregivers, and loved ones at any stage of the cancer journey. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at the Central Campus:
- 800 W Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth, TX
- Lunch is provided
- To attend, email ccbdsupport [at] txcc.com (ccbdsupport[at]txcc[dot]com)
- Attendees must be 18 or older
For additional support, patients may also contact Cancer Support Community Tarrant County at amcmeans [at] cancersupporttexas.org (amcmeans[at]cancersupporttexas[dot]org).
Under the direction of Dr. Oseni, CCBD provides evidence-based integrative medicine services that support whole-person wellness. This approach considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that influence health. Integrative therapies are designed to reduce side effects, improve treatment tolerance, and promote healing.
Services are available at the Central Campus location on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ask your physician for more information.
Massage and reflexology help promote comfort, relaxation, and symptom management. These therapies may ease stress, anxiety, insomnia, and pain. Services are provided at no cost to patients through the Careity Foundation.
Chair-side massage in infusion and private room sessions are offered at select locations.
To schedule: call 817-759-7000.
Acupuncture supports comfort, relaxation, and symptom relief by stimulating the body's natural healing systems. It can help with nausea, pain, stress, anxiety, and sleep issues.
Services are performed by licensed acupuncturists and provided free to patients through the Careity Foundation.
Services are available at the Central Campus location: Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chair-side 15-minute and private 30-minute sessions are available.
To schedule: call 817-759-7000.
Dietitians help patients manage nutrition challenges, maintain strength, and address treatment-related side effects that impact eating or digestion.
Counselors assist with insurance questions, treatment expenses, payment options, and locating available financial resources to reduce stress for patients and families.
Nurse navigators guide patients through diagnosis, scheduling, education, and coordination of care, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience throughout treatment.
Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual care for patients and families of all faiths and backgrounds.
Social workers help connect patients with community resources, financial assistance programs, emotional support, and other services that address practical needs.
To request to speak with a social worker: call 817-759-7000.
Survivorship programs help patients transition out of active treatment with support for long-term wellness, follow-up care, emotional health, and quality of life.
Careity
*Massage, acupuncture, psychotherapy, social work, chaplain services, nurse navigation, and registered dietitian support are provided through a partnership between The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Careity Foundation. Availability may vary by location.
For more information about Careity and its programs, please visit https://www.careity.org/.
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Patients That May Benefit
Our supportive services nurture the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, helping patients undergoing treatment manage side effects, find comfort, and promote well-being through every stage of care.