Support Resources

Of all the support services we offer, acupuncture is one of the most often requested. For many of our patients and their referring oncologists, it plays a valuable role in addressing cancer from every angle. Studies show that acupuncture can help relieve cancer’s symptoms and the side effects of treatment, including nausea, vomiting, fatigue and stress.

We make the best acupuncture available to you through our collaboration with Bastyr University, a national leader in natural health arts and sciences education and research. If you’re interested in making acupuncture part of your personal treatment plan, please talk with your doctor or nurse.

Support Groups
Studies show what cancer patients know from their own personal experience: A support group can often play a valuable role in helping you feel better and get better. A good support group can be a powerful source of information, help, encouragement and understanding throughout your cancer treatment—for you and your loved ones. We offer a number of free, ongoing support groups here, including a group devoted especially to caregivers.

Classes
Classes at the Cancer Partnership are open to all patients, family members, friends and caregivers. They’re a great way to build your support network and engage in the healing process with others who understand.

Note: Classes are also open to the general public and to cancer patients who are not patients of the Cancer Partnership. 

For a complete list of our support groups and classes, click here. 

The Cancer Resource Center is a quiet, comfortable place for patients, families and caregivers to find information on cancer, log on to the internet, or talk with a Patient Navigator or volunteer. It’s also a convenient source for the latest information on cancer tests, treatments, clinical trials, and local resources for support groups and transportation services. A wide variety of literature on cancer and treatment is here for you, free of charge.

When you receive a cancer diagnosis, it’s natural to have questions and concerns. You may also need some extra support for yourself and your loved ones. After all, a cancer diagnosis affects everyone in the family in many ways.

Our Patient Support Services Team is available by appointment to provide one-to-one counseling and help you address any of the following concerns:

• Coping with a new diagnosis, treatment or recurrence

• Creating a care team at home

• Family communication

• Support in making difficult treatment decisions

• Self-care for patients and caregivers

• Stress management

• Identifying resources

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Survivorship concerns

• End of life concerns

Individual, group, and family counseling services are also available at no cost to Cancer Partnership patients and family members. Counseling services are provided by Masters-level trained clinicians working closely with cancer patients and their families. They’re good listeners and problem-solvers who are here to address the psychological, social, cultural, financial and continuing care needs of you and your family. 

For more information or to make an appointment, call 425- 297-5500.

Therapeutic Care for Children & Teens

Children and teens who are dealing with a loved one's cancer diagnosis or the loss of a family member have many concerns and questions. We offer counseling services that provide compassionate support during a difficult time.

Youth Programs Offered by Providence Hospice & Home Care

For more information on the programs below, please call 425-261-4800.

Standing Together

This fun but meaningful group provides grief support to youth ages four to 17 in an atmosphere of acceptance and respect. Led by professional staff, kids and teens are supported in feeling “normal” by doing activities with other kids-in-loss and addressing their own grief in ways that feel comfortable to them. Anyone can refer families to this group, and there is no fee for participation.

Camp Erin

For youth ages six to 17 who have experienced a loss, this free weekend camp at Camp Killoqua can be a welcome respite. Camp Erin offers a special combination of fun recreational activities with supportive discussions to help campers build their trust, self-esteem, and coping skills. Age-appropriate activities allow for sharing feelings with similar peers, as well as friendship building and fun. All activities are led by pediatric specialists and trained volunteers.

Kids Have Many Kinds of Loss

This support group is dedicated to youth ages four to 17 who have had big losses in their lives such as a family illness, divorce, separation from a loved one, moving, or problems with school or friends. They learn how other kids grieve different kinds of loss while they enjoy art projects, play, hang out, and eat pizza. This group is free, and participants don’t have to talk about anything they don’t want to.

We believe everyone should have access to quality healthcare. If the financial side of cancer treatment is a worry for you, we encourage you to talk with our financial counselors. Financial counselors verify benefits, help develop a payment plan for treatment, and obtain outside assistance if necessary.

Mind-Body Medicine is a field of medicine that uses the powers of the mind and emotions to enhance physical and emotional health. Learn to use the mind’s healing abilities to relieve stress, manage symptoms, help with sleep, and restore mind, body and spirit. Hypnosis, biofeedback and relaxation techniques are taught. For more information or to make an appointment, call 425-297-5500.

Location: Cancer Partnership, First Floor
Cost: Accepts most major health plans

Naturopathic medicine is based on the knowledge that the human body has a natural healing ability, and that much can be done to enlist it in your care. Naturopathic doctors work with their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and leading-edge natural therapies to improve their bodies’ ability to combat disease and decrease side effects of treatment.

Naturopathic services include:

• Nutrition
• Natural medicines (vitamins, minerals, botanicals)
• Acupuncture / Acupressure
• Risk reduction for cancer recurrence
• Re-establishing health
• Counseling

For information or to make an appointment, call 425-297-5500.

Location: Cancer Partnership, First Floor
Cost: Accepts most major health plans; Medicare and Medicaid not accepted

Learn about the foods that can strengthen your immune system, improve your energy, and maintain a healthy weight. Our free monthly nutrition class is dedicated to helping patients, survivors, family members and other caregivers improve their health through better eating. Our Dietician is also available for individual appointments. For information and registration, call 425-297-5523.

Date: 4th Thursday of the month, Quarterly (January, April, July and October)
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cancer Partnership, Conference Room A/B
Cost: Free

Palliative care is dedicated to managing disease and treatment-related symptoms in ways that help preserve quality of life for patients during all stages of serious illness.

Our Palliative Care team includes nursing support through Partners in Palliative Care, together with medical care from our Palliative Care physician and Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner. These clinicians work together with your oncologist and the Patient Support Services Team to provide comprehensive care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of you and your family—always with your permission and your input.

Palliative care is here to help in many ways, including:

• Managing pain and other symptoms
• Improving communication with your health care team, if needed
• Identifying goals of care
• Providing information about Advanced Directives
• Addressing home care needs
• Maintaining quality of life

For more information on palliative care, please talk with your doctor or care team.

Spirituality means different things to each of us—but for many people, it’s an essential part of getting through a difficult time in life.

The chaplains at the adjacent Providence Regional Medical Center are available to help you through any emotional or spiritual aspects of your treatment. Professionally trained and board-certified, they are great listeners who do everything possible to support you and your family regardless of your religious beliefs. We strongly believe in respecting the cultural and spiritual diversity of those we serve.

To request a chaplain, call 425-261-4550.
 

Chapel Information and Locations

Our chapels, located in the Colby building at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and accessible via sky bridge from the Cancer Partnership, offer a quiet, peaceful atmosphere for prayer and meditation. Everyone is welcome. You can write a specific request for a loved one in our Prayer Book or browse spiritual resources from various faith traditions.

Pacific Campus Chapel

Main Level
Catholic Mass, every Wednesday, 11:30 am

Colby Campus Chapel

First Floor
Catholic Mass every Monday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m.

Quiet Room

First Floor
Cancer Partnership, Lobby