Help and Support for Cancer Treatment
Cancer is a difficult disease that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. Companion Care Solutions offers a program that can help coordinate care and offer support.
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy – commonly referred to as chemo – uses medicines to kill cancer cells. It may slow cancer growth, stop it from spreading, or eliminate it altogether. Chemo is usually a mix of several different medicines. Not only does chemo affect cancer cells, it can also affect healthy cells. This often leads to side effects like nausea, fatigue and hair loss. Chemo may be used along with radiation and other therapies.
How this Program Can Help
Coping with cancer treatment can be complicated. Changes will be needed in your lifestyle, medications and diet. That’s why you might consider the Oncology Case Management program for extra help and support.
The goal of all Companion Care Solutions programs is to help you have the best quality of life possible. The program will link you with a personal case manager — a health care advocate who can help you navigate the system to get your needs met.
Your case manager can:
- Help coordinate care among all your providers. These might include a primary care physician, oncologist and chemotherapy center.
- Provide support and education.
- Make sure you get counseling about issues such as dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy, which can improve your quality of life.
- Assist you in managing the costs of your condition.
Program eligibility
You may be eligible to join the Oncology Case Management program if:
- You have a cancer diagnosis.
- Your primary health plan includes Companion Care Solutions Services.
- You are receiving treatment for cancer.
For more information about the Oncology Case Management program, call 800-790-5770.