Resources
At St. Luke’s, our goal is to make your health care journey as easy and understandable as possible.
Our specially trained oncology nurse navigators are available to help guide you with understanding your new diagnosis, potential treatment plans, side effects and ensure you are ready for your first oncology visit. Our oncology care coordinators work with our nurse navigators to provide assistance with barriers to care, connecting you with cancer support resources and ensuring you are able to connect to the services you are looking for by making one phone call. This team will work with you and your loved ones, as well as your doctors and care team, throughout the diagnosis and treatment process.
Oncology Care Coordinators
- Will serve as patient’s primary point of contact throughout cancer journey.
- Linking patients and their families to resources available within St. Luke’s (physical/occupational therapy, dietitian, cancer counselors, financial counselors, palliative care, and transportation) as well as community-based resources.
- Assist patients with addressing non-clinical barriers to care.
Insurance & Financial Support
Treatment for cancer can bring about many financial changes and concerns. Treatment and medications are expensive – even with insurance. That is why the finance team is an important part of your care here at St. Luke’s Cancer Center. The same day your appointment is scheduled with our doctors, we are calling your insurance company to make sure that your care at the Cancer Center will be covered. You will be paired with an Oncology Financial Counselor who will financially guide you throughout the entire course of your care.
St. Luke’s Oncology Financial Counselors can support you in the following ways:
- Assist you in enrolling in appropriate insurance plans if needed.
- Help you to better understand your health benefits, provide assistance with questions about billing policies and statements, as well as explaining any personal balance you may currently owe.
- Help you and your family to better understand what financial responsibilities you may have towards your treatment such as up-to-date deductible and co-pay information.
- They will assist you in finding additional funds such as co-payment cards, foundation money to help lower the amount of money you may be responsible for paying.
- Your financial counselor also works closely with the team that calls your insurance company to get the authorizations for your treatment.
STAR Transport
STAR Transport is a patient service team that takes pride in transporting our oncology patients to their physician appointments and outpatient therapies. Our mission is to provide patient transportation, to and from appointments, for those who have a defined need for transportation assistance. STAR Transport provides service to patients residing in, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Monroe and Warren counties.
The need for transportation will be determined by the patient’s lack of access to public transportation, lack of valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, family and/or other support and medical restrictions from driving.
Types and Ages of Patients Served
- This service is intended for adult ambulatory patients.
- Patient’s with exceptional needs require approval from St. Luke’s Emergency and Transport Management.
- Transportation of children in a STAR Transport vehicle is prohibited.
Hours of Operation
- Monday through Friday: 7:30 am – 3 pm.
- The last appointment of the day is taken at 2 pm.
- Start and end schedule times may vary dependent on patient needs.
Classes & Support Groups
Please click here to view all our Cancer classes and support groups, and register online.
Breast Cancer Support Group - Anderson Campus
will occur every 3rd Wednesday at the St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in the Healing Arts Room 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
St. Luke’s Breast Cancer support group occurs monthly for patients and families living with breast cancer. From diagnosis, through treatment, it is an emotional roller coaster for patients and families as well. The support group is facilitated by a member of our health care team to build a trusting environment where everyone can feel safe to share their personal stories and feelings. Survivors are welcome to share their experiences and what may help patients manage their journey. At St. Luke’s we support our patients every step of the way.
Cancer Support Group - Carbon Campus
will occur every 2nd Wednesday at the St. Luke’s Carbon Campus in the Carbon Education Room – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
St. Luke’s Cancer support group occurs monthly for patients and families living with cancer. We understand that diagnosis and treatment can be a difficult time for patients and their families. Taking part in support groups can help relieve the stress you may be experiencing. Our support groups are facilitated by a member of our health care team to build a trusting environment where everyone can engage in caring, sharing, and learning what may help manage the journey. At St. Luke’s we support our patients every step of the way. *Peer led with co-facilitator
Cervical Cancer Support Group - Monroe Campus
will occur every 4th Wednesday of every month at the St. Luke’s Monroe Campus in the Radiation waiting room 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
St. Luke’s Cancer support group occurs monthly for patients and families living with cancer. We understand that diagnosis and treatment can be a difficult time for patients and their families. Taking part in support groups can help relieve the stress you may be experiencing. Our support groups are facilitated by a member of our health care team to build a trusting environment where everyone can engage in caring, sharing, and learning what may help manage the journey. At St. Luke’s we support our patients every step of the way. *Peer led with co-facilitator
Help Guides
Our mission is to make sure that all of your concerns and questions are appropriately addressed throughout your treatment. We welcome your and your loved one’s questions, as educating yourself on your illness is a powerful tool in your care. This section provides links to trusted, online resources that you may wish to access throughout your treatment and beyond.
Treatments
St. Luke's Cancer Guidebook picture_as_pdf
Chemotherapy and You picture_as_pdf / La Quimioterapia y Usted (Espanol) picture_as_pdf
Radiation Therapy and You picture_as_pdf / Radioterapiay Usted (Español) picture_as_pdf
Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies picture_as_pdf
Pain Control picture_as_pdf / Control de Dolor (Español) picture_as_pdf
Personal Care
Palliative Care
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Clearing the Air: Quit Smoking picture_as_pdf
Nutrition
Eating Hints picture_as_pdf / Consejos de Alimentación (Español) picture_as_pdf
For Families & Caregivers
When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer picture_as_pdf
Caregiver Support: When Someone You Love is Being Treated for Cancer picture_as_pdf
Support for People with Cancer: Taking Time picture_as_pdf
Additional Resources
Thinking About Complementary and Alternative Medicine picture_as_pdf
Coping with Advanced Cancer picture_as_pdf
When Cancer Returns picture_as_pdf
Life Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment picture_as_pdf / Life Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment (Español) picture_as_pdf
Beat Cancer With Us…
At St. Luke’s, our cancer patients benefit from all of that, plus an unparalleled level of support and compassion. You are not alone – we are with you every step of the way. Whether you are newly diagnosed or looking for a second opinion, we are here to help. Call St. Luke’s HopeLine – one number for all your needs: 484-503-HOPE.