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Mercy Cancer Center - Joplin Patient & Family Resources

Joplin Cancer Center

Cancer affects every aspect of your being. Our beyond-the-clinic resources provide strength, understanding and comfort as you and your loved ones navigate this challenging time. 

Comprehensive Cancer Program in Joplin

Throughout your journey through cancer, it helps to have familiar faces with you every step of the way. Your dedicated care team will be by your side, working together to coordinate all aspects of your treatment.

Mercy Cancer Center - Joplin Support Team

Your team includes:

  • Nurse Navigators to help guide you through the entire process
  • Social workers who recommend helpful resources for you and your loved ones
  • Therapists who help restore function after treatment
  • Dietitians who suggest the best nutrition during and after treatment
  • Chaplains to provide spiritual support when you need it most

Our oncology nurse navigators provide cancer care as well as personal support. They translate hard-to-understand medical information into more friendly language. Their goal is to make the whole experience more manageable for you and your family.
 

Your nurse navigator provides:

  • Information on resources to meet your needs
  • Educational materials on cancer
  • Access to social workers, dietitians and chaplains
  • Recommendations for other Mercy services
  • Access to local community resources

Different nutritional concerns may arise throughout treatment, like weight change. To help address your concerns, a registered and licensed dietitian is available. All dietitian services will be provided at no cost to Mercy Cancer Center patients. Our oncology dietitians provide:

  • Guidance on how to maintain weight during radiation and chemo
  • Healthy eating education for patients interested in changing their diet
  • Weight-loss education for those looking to lose weight after treatment
  • Therapeutic diet education for cancer patients with diabetes, reduced kidney function or difficulty swallowing
  • Diet education for GI-related cancers and diets
  • Information about nutrition concerns

When a person gets a cancer diagnosis, there's a lot of focus on their physical well-being: treatments, side effects, appointments and tests. But we recognize that cancer affects all other parts of life as well, such as self-image, work, family, friendships and quality of life. Our oncology social workers understand these issues and are available to help you virtually or in person at no extra cost.

They’re here to help not only with practical needs but with more complex ones as well, such as:

  • Adjusting to illness
  • Dealing with transitions and decision-making
  • Navigating sensitive cultural issues
  • Communicating with family members, friends and care teams


Working closely with patients and families, our social workers also lead support and educational groups while working as core members of your oncology care team. 

Mercy is a leader in spiritual care for cancer patients and their families. If desired, you’ll meet with the spiritual care team every four weeks, using a nationally recognized model for spiritual care. 

  

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