Programs and Support Services

The majority of programs and support services are provided at no cost to those who are currently dealing with cancer-related issues. This includes not only the person with the diagnosis, but the caregiver of someone with cancer.

Moncrief offers a full spectrum of cancer support programs. The patient or caregiver is encouraged to explore the array of services available to determine their specific needs.

Click on the program and services listed below to learn more about them. Or click on our Alphabetical Listing for all our programs and services.

Social Services

• Our licensed oncology social workers have been professionally trained to assist patient and families in their adjustment to a cancer diagnosis
• Following a patient assessment, the social worker is able to determine the areas of concern that may be preventing the patient from effectively coping with their disease

Nutritional Services

• Our licensed and registered dietitians perform nutrition screening and counseling
  
• The dietitian provides nutrition education, financial assistance for dietary supplements and customized eating plans to reduce weight loss and ease side effects of treatment

Medical Bill Advocate

• Our financial advocate assists cancer patients with the management of their medical bills
• Patients can bring statements and explanation of benefits for personal guidance through the process of understanding and resolving the medical bills

Cancer Information and Referral Services

• Provides patients and families with information on cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
• Facilitates access to clinical trials
• Offers patient education programs on cancer-related topics

Genetic Counseling

• We offer a genetic cancer risk assessment service
• By identifying high-risk families, we can help them understand their risk of developing cancer as well as their options for prevention, early detection and treatment

Transportation

• The Moncrief van provides free transportation to cancer patients undergoing treatment
• The service area is for patients who live in Tarrant County outside Loop 820
• 2 business days are required to process a transportation request

Psychological Counseling

• Individual counseling sessions with a clinical psychologist are available free of charge to cancer patients undergoing treatment, their family members and caregivers

Mobile Mammography Screening

• Mobile mammography screenings are offered in Tarrant and surrounding areas

Community Outreach

• We work collaboratively with other cancer service organizations to provide cancer screenings, health fairs, and cancer awareness events
• We welcome the opportunity to speak to your organization about our programs and services

Support Groups

• Social workers facilitate educational support groups, for current and former cancer patients, families, and friends
• Current on-going support groups include:
  • Brain Tumor
  • Head and Neck
  • Lumpectomy
  • Breast Cancer

Education Programs

• Trained healthcare professionals facilitate educational programs to help patients and families learn how to cope with cancer
  
• Continuing medical education courses are available for physicians and medical professionals