Cancer. It’s a word you probably hoped you’d never hear.
But if you do, you want experts by your side, guiding you through what’s next. At Cleveland Clinic, our healthcare providers are there to help you through every step of the process — from testing and treatment to rehabilitation and survivorship. Throughout it all, we keep you at the center of your care. We work with you to develop a treatment plan that matches your needs and talk you through each part of the plan. And this doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We work with providers from many specialties — including physical and occupational therapy and lymphedema care — to make sure we support all parts of your care. Each member of your team brings a combination of compassion and expertise with them. We know cancer wasn’t part of your plan. As you go through each part of this journey, we’ll be right there with you.
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A lot of emotions may swirl through your head when you hear you might have cancer. Our team of healthcare providers walks you through each part of testing, treatment and follow-up care with compassion. We’re here to help you process everything and answer any questions you may have.
Having experts from multiple specialties by your side is an important part of your cancer journey. Our team of providers combines their expertise to provide the best possible care. We meet in groups called tumor boards to discuss the best options and share knowledge with each other.
We care for many types of cancer, including some of the rarest conditions. Our providers understand the ins and outs of each cancer, which lets us tailor treatment to you needs.
We always look for what’s next in cancer care. Our experts are known for research and clinical trials. We’ve pioneered treatment methods that have changed the way we approach different types of cancer and improved long-term outcomes. This includes our work with novel therapeutics. Using out-of-the-box thinking, our experts work not only to find new ways to approach care, but also to choose the best care for you.
Your care starts with early testing to help us reach a diagnosis quickly and create a care plan tailored to your needs. We’ll support you throughout treatment and continue checking in as you recover. And if your cancer comes back, you can depend on us to help guide your next steps.
Providing care throughout your cancer journey goes beyond testing and treatment. We provide support services to help you through each part of your care. Our providers are there for you — helping you through emotional, psychosocial and financial challenges.
Sometimes it can be tough getting to in-person appointments. That’s why we offer some appointments as virtual visits. You can talk with your provider one-on-one from the convenience of your home.
Cleveland Clinic is a trusted healthcare leader. We’re recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for our expertise and care.
We believe in working as a team to provide you with the best, most personalized and thorough care. That’s why you’ll meet with many providers along the way. Each of these specialists contributes their expertise to make sure all your needs are met.
Here are a few of the types of providers you may work with:
Throughout your entire journey, you may also work with a care coordinator. Think of them as your go-to person for any assistance you may need. They can help organize your appointments, track your results and check in on how you’re doing.
Cleveland Clinic’s physical and occupational therapists can help you manage the physical effects of cancer and its treatment. Our rehabilitation team works closely with your cancer care team to develop personalized care plans focusing on your individual needs, such as coping with weakness, fatigue, stiffness, balance problems and lymphedema (swelling).
Rehabilitation can help you:
If your cancer is difficult to treat or standard therapies haven’t worked, novel therapeutics may offer another option. These early-phase clinical trials test promising new treatments that aren’t yet widely available. (You may hear them called Phase 1, Phase 2 or basket clinical trials).
We offer these clinical trial opportunities for solid tumors and cancers affecting bones or soft tissues, brain, blood and lymph glands, breasts, digestive system, head or neck, lungs, skin, urinary tract and reproductive organs.
Novel therapeutics can include:
Your specialists are located together on our Main Campus, making it easier to see the providers you need in one convenient location. You may also be able to have your first consultation by phone or as a virtual visit. When in-person visits are needed, we do our best to coordinate your care so you can see your providers in fewer trips.
Your care team includes experts in cancer medicines, immunotherapy and rare cancers, along with pharmacists, research nurses and coordinators who specialize in novel therapeutics. Palliative care experts may also help you manage symptoms and feel your best during treatment.
Together, your team will review your options, answer your questions and help you determine whether a novel therapeutic clinical trial may be right for you.
Have questions? Call our Cancer Answer Line to learn more about novel therapeutics and whether one may be right for you.
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Learning you have cancer can be stressful, shocking and challenging. From the moment you get the news, you're a survivor. As you face the challenges that go along with cancer treatment and recovery — physical and emotional — we’ll be right there with you.
At Cleveland Clinic, survivorship care is one part of your journey. We offer a wide range of services, resources, clinics and support groups to help with any physical, emotional, financial and spiritual needs you might have related to your cancer diagnosis. Lending a helping hand along the way, we want you not only to survive but thrive on this journey and beyond.
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