Navigating Cancer Support
If you are newly diagnosed with cancer or currently receiving treatment, the world-renowned team at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center is here to provide you with exceptional support, care and resources. The center incorporates a comprehensive spectrum of traditional and holistic care, including psycho-oncology/behavioral medicine and supportive care services. Our expansive breadth of resources enables us to deliver highly specialized and coordinated care that takes into account the whole person, addressing your complex medical needs and improving your quality of life. Our team of compassionate and deeply knowledgeable doctors, nurses, specialists and support staff is dedicated to helping you on every step of your cancer journey.
Cancer Patient Resources
If you have questions or concerns about your cancer diagnosis or treatment, or you need emotional or financial support, our Cancer Patient Resources are available to you and your loved ones. A cancer diagnosis affects many people beyond the patient. We care for those close to you and offer our free support services to spouses, partners and family members. With our comprehensive spectrum of support services, we are here to help you through your physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Classes, Events & Support Groups
Ongoing classes, events, and support groups are available to you, including nutrition, smoking cessation, and mind-body-spirit programs. As we work to heal your body, we also strive to help you maintain your best possible quality of life.
Family & Caregiver Resources
A social worker will provide you with one-on-one emotional support and connect you with local community resources. Through family and caregiver resources, the social worker can help you access the additional support you need.
Financial Counseling & Assistance
We offer financial counseling and assistance so you can stay focused on your health. Our financial counselors will talk to you about financial coverage of treatment, including insurance, financial aid, grants and affordable payment plans.
Managing Symptoms & Side Effects
Throughout your cancer journey, our expert multidisciplinary team will be at your side constantly working to help you manage and minimize any discomfort—physical and emotional. We can help you manage cancer symptoms and side effects and connect you to resources, such as support groups, that may help you cope.
Mental Health & Wellness
Mental health support is important for people and families who are navigating cancer. We offer individual counseling for you and your loved ones to help with the emotional aspects of cancer treatment. Our mental health and wellness programs promote stress reduction and overall well-being. You may also want to participate in our BOLD Buddy program or some of our other programs or support groups.
Nutrition & Diet
The foods you eat can affect how your body handles cancer treatment as well as have an impact on your future cancer risk. Our oncology nutritionists will discuss the role of good nutrition in your healing process. We can help you develop an optimal plan for your nutrition and diet.
Patient Education
Education about your cancer starts on day one and continues through every step of the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process. Find helpful, accurate information so you can understand your diagnosis and options. Access our patient education materials.
Rehabilitation
During and after cancer treatment, you want to focus on a full and fast recovery. Our highly trained physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and others can consult with you during or after cancer treatment. Learn more about our rehabilitation programs focused on helping you regain your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Cancer and its treatment can impact sexual health and fertility. Learn more about the support we offer for sexual and reproductive health.
Survivorship
Our survivorship services are here to offer support throughout your entire journey, providing holistic programs that support patients and their families in their physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing.
Additional Resources & Support
Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) Program
BOLD is a wellness and support program open to anyone affected by cancer, including Montefiore Einstein patients, family caregivers, those receiving cancer care elsewhere and members of the cancer care community. All services are free of charge.
We offer wellness workshops, classes and groups developed in response to patient interest surveys at several Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center locations in the New York region. Some of the most popular seminars we host on a weekly or monthly basis include these:
- Creative arts
- Educational programs
- Mind-body workshops
- Nutrition and physical activity
Refer a Patient
We want to support you in caring for people with cancer. When you refer a patient to our cancer center, you can trust that we’ll work closely with you to develop the best plan for treatment and survivorship.