Patient Support Services  

When a cancer patient visits their oncologist for the first time, the experience can be a welcome relief, but it can also be a source of great stress and anxiety. Worries about finances, family, side-effects of treatment, and even death can be overwhelming.

That’s where Hope Cancer Resources comes in. Our licensed Social Workers meet with patients and their caregivers to determine what challenges the patients might face during their treatments and address those that can be lessened or avoided with our assistance. All too often, the physical effects of cancer are only a part of the whole picture. Our social workers are allies who are available to be called on as often as necessary on the journey toward recovery.


 Patient Support Services offered by Hope Cancer Resources include:

Prescription Assistance – we assist patients with the purchase of their cancer-related prescriptions and will help find long-term drug assistance whenever possible.

Transportation – we provide rides to and from appointments related to a cancer diagnosis.

Financial Assistance – we provide direct, temporary assistance to individuals who are struggling financially due to their treatment, including payments for housing and/or transportation needs as well as dental needs associated with their cancer diagnosis.

Emotional Assistance – licensed social workers help patients and caregivers cope with emotional distress. We offer counseling, education and informational materials as requested.

Information on support groups offered in our community, including those facilitated by our staff.

Spanish Interpretation - Our Spanish interpreter is available to assist patients during appointments as requested by patients and their caregivers. For more information on translation services, contact Kathy Taylor at 479-361-5847 or kathy.taylor@hopecancerresources.org

Tobacco Cessation - Our Certified Heath Education Specialist will meet one-on-one with patients to talk about strategies and resources to help you quit  using tobacco products. For more information on tobacco cessation, contact Sandy Prince at 479-361-5847 or sandy.prince@hopecancerresources.org

Clinical Trials - We serve as Northwest Arkansas’ only site management organization. Our Registered Nurse assists local physicians with the development and management of cancer clinical trials allowing qualifying patients to receive cutting-edge treatment options here at home.
For more information on local access to clinical trials, contact Missy Brewer at 479-361-5847 or missy.brewer@hopecancerresources.org
Jessica Minton, LCSW

Christy Scarrow, LSW


Adela Martinez, LSW


Enola Bunton, RN
 


Kathy Taylor


Missy Brewer, RN


Van Bivens, MSW





 





 

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For more information on patient support services, contact one of our social workers at 479-361-5847.