Support Services
Counseling
The Neuro-oncology Program has a full-time social
worker dedicated to providing support and assistance
to patients and their families. At times, you
may want to talk about specific issues or concerns.
Our social worker, Vicki Sworden, BSW, provides
counseling for CNS tumor patients and their families
and is available to meet with you privately or
in family sessions. Whenever possible, these sessions
can be scheduled to coincide with doctor visits.
Support Group
The Cancer Center has one of the largest and oldest
Brain Tumor Support Groups in the region. Patients
and families join once a month for two hours to
discuss common issues and share experience. It
is a wonderful opportunity to gain support and
knowledge while meeting others facing similar
situations and feelings. The group also conducts
open meetings for general support and patient
and family networking. For information about our
Brain Tumor Support Group and other groups, please
call
800-789-PENN (7366).
At-Home Services
At-home services enable cancer patients to maintain
personal dignity and independence while receiving
a variety of clinical and support services at
home. This personalized approach actively encourages
family involvement in a patient’s case.
Penn’s at-home services focus on meeting
the health needs of homebound cancer patients
and their families. Our nurses, social workers,
dietitians, home health aides and specially trained
volunteers are available to assist you at home,
under the direction of your personal doctor, who
remains in charge of your medical care. For more
information, please call
1-866-888-8598.
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