When a cancer patient visits
their oncologist for the first time, the
experience can be a welcome relief, but it can
also be a source of great stress and anxiety.
Worries about finances, family, side-effects of
treatment, and even death can be overwhelming.
That’s where Hope Cancer Resources comes in. Our
licensed Social Workers meet with patients and
their caregivers to determine what challenges
the patients might face during their treatments
and address those that can be lessened or
avoided with our assistance. All too often, the
physical effects of cancer are only a part of
the whole picture. Our social workers are allies
who are available to be called on as often as
necessary on the journey toward recovery.
Patient Support Services offered by Hope Cancer
Resources include:
Prescription Assistance – we assist
patients with the purchase of their
cancer-related prescriptions and will
help find long-term drug assistance
whenever possible.
Transportation – we provide rides
to and from appointments related to a
cancer diagnosis.
Financial Assistance – we provide
direct, temporary assistance to
individuals who are struggling
financially due to their treatment,
including payments for housing and/or
transportation needs as well as dental
needs associated with their cancer
diagnosis.
Emotional Assistance – licensed
social workers help patients and
caregivers cope with emotional distress.
We offer counseling, education and
informational materials as requested.
Information on support groups
offered in our community, including
those facilitated by our staff.
Spanish Interpretation - Our
Spanish interpreter is available to
assist patients during appointments as
requested by patients and their
caregivers. For more information on
translation services, contact Kathy
Taylor at 479-361-5847 or
kathy.taylor@hopecancerresources.org
Tobacco Cessation - Our Certified
Heath Education Specialist will meet
one-on-one with patients to talk about
strategies and resources to help you
quit using tobacco products. For
more information on tobacco cessation,
contact Sandy Prince at 479-361-5847 or
sandy.prince@hopecancerresources.org
Clinical Trials - We serve as
Northwest Arkansas’ only site management
organization. Our Registered Nurse
assists local physicians with the
development and management of cancer
clinical trials allowing qualifying
patients to receive cutting-edge
treatment options here at home.
For more information on local access to
clinical trials, contact Missy Brewer at
479-361-5847 or
missy.brewer@hopecancerresources.org
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Jessica Minton, LCSW
Christy Scarrow, LSW
Miki King, LSW |
Kathy Taylor
Missy Brewer, RN
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Assistance.
For more information on patient support
services, contact one of our social workers at
479-361-5847.
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