Lung Cancer Support Services

Unexpected issues sometimes go hand-in-hand with lung cancer diagnoses. Beyond treatment, there are appointments to keep track of, medical bills to deal with and emotional challenges to overcome.

At Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, we focus on making your experience with us as easy as possible, so you can focus on healing. Our lung cancer support services are designed to help you at every phase of life and treatment.

Lung Cancer Support: The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Advantage

When you come to us for your care, we get to know you and your family. By understanding who you are, your goals of care and other non-cancer issues that affect you, we can better support your physical and emotional health before, during and after treatment.

Lung cancer support at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health also includes:

• Nurse navigator: Our nurse navigators specialize in cancer care. This expertise helps them answer your questions, coordinate next steps and help with symptom management. They join you at appointments when possible, taking notes so you don’t have to and advocating for your evolving needs. 
• Proactive support: Before your first appointment, we find out about your worries and potential care barriers. That way, we can have the services you need ready for you when you come in.
• Comprehensive services: From dietitians who specialize in oncology to financial counselors and chaplains, we offer the full range of lung cancer support services. These services are free as part of your care with us.
• Shared decision-making: Getting cancer treatment involves making important choices. We guide you through the decision-making process, helping you understand the pros and cons of different treatments and how they will affect your daily life.
• Lung cancer financial assistance: Our financial counselors can meet with you before treatment. They can help you understand your insurance coverage and potential out-of-pocket expenses and plan ahead.

How We Support Patients with Lung Cancer

From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, your needs often change as time goes on. But at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, you have access to lung cancer support at every stage of your lung cancer care.

Our supportive care includes:

• Cancer rehabilitation to support your health and quality of life
• Cancer survivorship services to help you meet your physical, social and emotional needs after cancer
• Caregiver resources
• Cancer Institute Boutique to help you feel better about your appearance during and after treatment
• Lung cancer palliative care to help relieve and manage symptoms and stressors
• Symptom Management Clinic, which offers same-day appointments to help manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects
• Lung cancer support team that includes:
• Navigators
• Chaplains
• Counselors
• Dietitians who specialize in oncology
• Financial counselors
• Social workers

Image Recovery During and After Lung Cancer Treatment

Our Cancer Institute Boutique, located at the cancer institute, is designed to boost your self-image and well-being during and after cancer treatment. After a free initial consultation with a clinical cosmetologist, you receive a customized plan that may include:

• Cosmetic solutions for scars and brow or lash loss
• Salon services, such as hair styling, manicures and pedicures
• Integrative oncology services, including massage and acupuncture
• Organic skin and hair products
• Wig fitting and styling

Request an Appointment for Lung Cancer Care

To make an appointment at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, call 717-544-9400 or request an appointment using our online form.