Support Services
The Springfield Regional Cancer Center offers a wide range of support services to assist you and your loved ones throughout the course of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
Some of our support services include:
CMHP’s breast health specialist program is designed to facilitate access to appropriate breast cancer care services, including diagnostics and treatment. >>Learn more.
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The library at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center contains books, brochures, magazines, videos, audiotapes and other resources designed to help keep you informed in your fight against cancer.
Sponsorship by the American Cancer Society assists in providing educational information about cancer prevention, types of cancer, nutrition, diagnosis and treatment, as well as many different types of inspirational materials. Pamphlets from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute are available free of charge and our videos and books are available to be checked out. We also have a computer and printer available, making it possible to access information from many other reputable sources via the internet. Assistance is available upon request to access the most current information.
Located on the southwest side of the building, the center is open to cancer patients, their families, healthcare providers and other members of the community during normal business hours.
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The Appearance Center is designed to provide a place where women, who are dealing with the side effects of cancer treatment, may come to obtain a wig or head covering (turban, scarf, or hat). The staff of the Springfield Regional Cancer Center, through fund raising efforts and donations, is able to provide wigs to our patients regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. The wigs provided, if donated, are cleaned according to industry standards prior to display.
For a wider variety of selections, the Springfield Regional Cancer Center has made arrangements with a local vendor to provide such services by appointment. Arrangements can be made to meet in the mornings every other Wednesday to assist with selections and fittings.
The Appearance Center is located between the lobby and the resource library. Items that are available can be viewed during normal business hours. During a visit, please ask the receptionist at the front desk for assistance.
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Pastoral Care Services are available to our patients through services provided through Community Mercy Health Partners. Our spiritual counselor, who represents many denominations and works with people of all religions, spiritual and cultural backgrounds, is usually available on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and is also available to meet with patients/caregivers at any time to provide care and support. Arrangements for an appointment may be made through our Social Services Coordinator.
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Provided by the American Cancer Society, a patient navigator is available to help patients and caregivers handle the stress and emotions related to the cancer experience. Our professionally trained patient navigator can also help with other concerns that you may experience such as help obtaining financial assistance, dealing with work-related issues and prescription assistance.
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Lymphedema is characterized by swelling of the arm, leg or other body part due to an accumulation of fluid in the surrounding tissue that result from treatment received in dealing with your cancer. Our team of trained specialists from Community Mercy Health Partners is available to meet with patients and their caregivers to provide information on prevention and management of this condition. Arrangements for an appointment may be made through our Social Services Coordinator.
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A cancer diagnosis can throw a calm life out of control. Taking control of your dietary and nutritional needs can help. Our staff at the Springfield Regional Cancer Center includes a clinical dietitian/nutritionist that can help give you advice regarding your individual dietary and nutritional needs.
Our clinical dietitian can help prevent or correct nutritional deficiencies; minimize side effects; incorporate healthy nutritional habits into your lifestyle; help achieve and maintain optimal body weight; educate family members about your special needs; enhance your ability to tolerate treatment; and improve quality of life during treatment.
Appointments with a clinical dietitian can be made though one of our radiation oncology nurses.
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A prescription drug assistance program through Community Mercy Med Assist is available to certain eligible patients. Please contact the prescription help program for more information at (937) 390-5513.
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