Cancer Supportive Services

Practical guidance, emotional support and comfort tailored to your cancer journey.

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

At AnMed in Anderson, South Carolina, we understand that cancer affects more than just your body. That’s why our Cancer Support Care Services focus on helping you and your caregivers feel supported emotionally, socially, and practically—at every stage of your journey. Whether you live in Anderson, Greenville, Oconee or Pickens counties, we’re here to help you navigate the challenges of cancer from diagnosis through treatment and beyond with confidence and care.

Our compassionate nurse navigators provide support for you and your family. They can help you:

  • Access reliable cancer information
  • Connect to resources for day-to-day needs
  • Find emotional support and counseling

Nurse navigators stay with you throughout your journey, helping you feel supported and informed at every step.

 

Support During and After Treatment

  • Nurse Navigators

    Our specially trained nurses meet with you and your family at diagnosis and support you throughout treatment. AnMed has nurse navigators dedicated to patients with breast, GI/GU, lung or head and neck cancers. They can help with:

    • Orientation to AnMed's cancer services
    • Scheduling appointments and coordinating care
    • Providing educational resources
    • Guiding you through financial assistance options
    • Connecting you to counseling and community resources
  • Oncology Dietitian

    Nutrition plays a key role in cancer care. Our dietitians help you manage:

    • Appetite changes
    • Taste changes
    • Swallowing difficulties
    • Weight changes
    • Nausea and vomiting from treatment
  • Oncology Counselor

    Our counselors provide emotional support through:

  • Patient Resource Coordinator

    Our coordinators connect you with community and financial resources to help maintain your overall well-being.

Look and Feel Your Best

The Impressions Appearance Shoppe offers wigs, post-surgery apparel, and skincare products. Accredited by ACHC, the Shoppe provides board-certified mastectomy specialists for proper fitting and personal guidance.

Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphedema Care

  • Rehabilitation Services: Work with physical, occupational, or speech therapists to regain strength and return to daily activities.
  • Lymphedema Therapy: Chronic swelling from cancer treatments can be managed with our certified occupational therapist. Therapy helps reduce discomfort and improve mobility.

Support Groups and Survivorship

Connect with others through free support groups led by healthcare professionals. After treatment, work with nurses, dietitians, and exercise specialists to embrace a healthy lifestyle and lower the risk of recurrence.

Financial Assistance

If you need help covering medical costs, our team can guide you through available programs. Call 864-512-4111 to learn if you qualify.

Cancer Learning Center

Our on-site Cancer Learning Center offers free resources for patients, families, and survivors:

  • Books, journals, and brochures
  • Access to local and virtual support groups
  • Computers for research and daily health news

Frequently Asked Questions About AnMed's Supportive Care

What is supportive care?

Supportive care helps you feel better during and after cancer treatment. It addresses symptoms, side effects and emotional or practical concerns.

How is supportive care different from cancer treatment?

Cancer treatment targets the disease. Supportive care targets how you feel. Both can happen at the same time.

Who provides supportive care?

Your team may include nurses, doctors, counselors, dietitians, social workers and therapists.

When should I ask for supportive care?

Anytime you have symptoms, side effects or stress. You don’t need to wait until things get worse.

What symptoms can supportive care help with?

Supportive care can help with pain, nausea, fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, appetite changes and more.

Does supportive care mean hospice?

No. Supportive care is for anyone at any stage of treatment. Hospice is only for those nearing the end of life.

Can supportive care help with mental health?

Yes. Counseling, stress management and coping support are available for patients and families.

How can supportive care help caregivers?

Caregivers can receive education, emotional support, respite and guidance on caring for their loved one.

Is supportive care covered by insurance?

Many services are covered, but coverage varies. Our social workers can help explain your options.

How do I access supportive care?

Ask your cancer doctor, nurse or care team for a referral. Most cancer centers, including AnMed, have supportive care programs. At AnMed, a nurse navigator will be with you from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. They will help determine which support services you may need and personally connect you to them.