Small Intestine 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 small intestine cancer journey.
Living with Small Intestine Cancer
That support includes everything from talk therapy to meditation to being paired up with a patient navigator.
Learn more about the resources listed below at our Living with Cancer or Supportive Care Medicine sites.
- Managing pain, fatigue and nausea
- Adjusting to new diet and lifestyle habits
- Your emotional, social and spiritual well-being
- Staying healthy and active
- Healthy cooking and eating
- Healing arts
- Caregiver skills
- Dealing with family stress
- Controlling cancer risk with exercise
- Navigating the health care system
- Occupational and rehabilitation services
Once small intestine cancer treatment is complete, City of Hope’s support services include education and training from nurses who provide specialty care for patients with wounds resulting from intestinal surgery.