Oncology Social Work services are available, free of charge, to help you cope with your cancer diagnosis and the impact this diagnosis may have. Cancer affects many parts of your life: emotional, spiritual, and physical. In addition, Oncology Social Workers can assist you with:
Referrals to community resources
Home health care and hospice
Nursing home placement and assisted living placement options
Financial assistance options
Assistance understanding cancer and your treatment plans and how it will impact your work, family, and other aspects of your daily life
Advance care planning (advance directives)
Support for you and your family members
Please ask your nurse or doctor to arrange a meeting with a social worker, contact the Care Coordination Division at 1-319-356-2207, or call the Cancer Clinic at 1-800-237-1225.
