The assessment assists the Cancer Care teams by providing a comprehensive understanding of the patient's and family's response to the illness. A Registered Dietitian provides a nutrition assessment, consults, and patient education. Nutrition therapy is also provided by a Registered Dietitian. Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation services are provided by physician specialists, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, audiologists, social workers, case managers, psychologists, a chaplain and activity coordinators. During this process, center staff work with the client to identify physical, spiritual, and emotional needs and select appropriate therapies.
Many support groups are available to patients and families.
The group is designed to meet the emotional need of children who are affected by family or significant others diagnosed with cancer. Hospice Care Hospice of South Central Indiana provides skilled medical and supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families in a 14 county area in south central Indiana. Hospice care begins when curative treatment is no longer expected to be effective. Hospice care focuses on comfort, support, and dignity during the last phase of life. Tumor Board Conferences Tumor Board Conference provides a forum for discussions, questions, and learning for the medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.