Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Services

November 22, 2024

This page was reviewed under our medical and editorial policy by Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S., associate professor of surgery and immuno-oncology, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte

When you come to City of Hope^®, you have access to a strong network of support services and staff to help you and your family along your gastrointestinal cancer journey. That support includes everything from talk therapy to meditation to being paired up with a patient navigator.

Living With a Gastrointestinal Cancer

Our support team may help you address the following concerns, among others:

• Recovering from gastrointestinal cancer surgery
• Navigating a poor appetite and trouble eating/drinking due to GI cancer side effects or treatment issues
• Managing pain, fatigue and nausea
• Adjusting to life with a stoma
• Handling emotional, social and spiritual issues
• Finding palliative care resources
• Staying healthy and active
• Learning caregiver skills
• Dealing with family stress
• Navigating the health care system

Learn more about these resources at our Living with Cancer or Supportive Care Medicine sites.