Immunotherapy Support Services

October 24, 2024

This page was reviewed under our medical and editorial policy by Alexis Boling, MSN-RN, CNML, director, nursing, Immune Effector Cell & Gene Therapy Program, City of Hope^® Cancer Center Duarte 

Navigating Immunotherapy

When you come to City of Hope, you’ll gain access to a strong network of staff members and support services to aid you and your family along your cancer treatment journey. Our support is an essential part of your overall care and includes everything from talk therapy and insurance assistance to meditation and partnering with a patient navigator.

We can help with all of the following concerns, and more:

• Managing side effects, such as fatigue, headache, nausea or vomiting
• Handling emotional, social and spiritual issues in group or one-on-one settings
• Preparing for and coping with recovery from immunotherapy, such as, CAR T cell therapy, checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies and more
• Navigating the healthcare system, including related legal and financial issues
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with expert nutrition and physical activity guidance
• Building caregiver skills
• Improving communication with family, partners and loved ones
• Restoring normalcy in your family, job or school routine
• Connecting with and learning from other patients and survivors

• Returning to wellness after treatment

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