Moncrief Cancer Resources

Moncrief Cancer Resources provides support services to cancer patients and their families in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. The majority of services provided by UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Moncrief Cancer Resources are provided free of charge to cancer patients and their families.

Many people diagnosed with cancer are focused on medical treatments but are not able to manage the emotional, nutritional, or physical impacts brought about by their condition. The cancer patient or caregiver may need assistance coping with treatment side effects or access to resources that address financial, social or workplace issues. Regardless of the patients care or concern, Moncrief welcomes the opportunity to provide education and support.

The staff conducts personal assessments of anyone with a cancer diagnosis in order to help identify problems and construct a plan to increase quality of life during cancer treatment. Additionally, we work to enhance the care provided to patients by physicians.

The Moncrief staff is comprised of licensed social workers, licensed and registered dietitians, nurse educators, genetic counselors, a pain management physician, a clinical psychologist, a medical bill consultant, and administrative personnel. 

Moncrief works collaboratively with other community agencies to provide patients with the resources they need. Moncrief Cancer Resources is an affiliate of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

Programs and Support Services

The majority of program and support services are provided at no cost are available to those who are currently dealing with cancer-related issues. This could be the person with the diagnosis, or the caregiver of someone with cancer.

Moncrief offers a full spectrum of cancer support programs. It is encouraged to try an array of services, to see what is a good fit and meets the needs at the time for the patient or caregiver.

Social Services

The licensed social workers:

• Perform a patient needs assessment to determine the extent of services required for care and support
• Provide patient and family counseling
• Coordinate with other community providers for transportation, supplies, medication, home health services and financial needs
• Provide continued social services after completion of treatment, if needed, to ensure continuity of care

Nutritional Services

The licensed and registered dietitians:

• Perform nutrition screening and counseling
• Conduct nutrition education for patients and clinicians
• Provide tube feeding instruction and support to patients
• Evaluate eligibility for financial assistance of dietary supplements
• Customize eating plans to reduce weight loss and ease side effects of treatment

Medical Bill Consultant

The medical bill consultant assists cancer patients with the management of their medical bills.

• The consultant will work with heath care providers to set up payment plans, contact insurance companies with questions, appeals, etc. and will explore possible financial assistance
• Patients can bring statements and explanation of benefits for personal guidance through the process of understanding and resolving the medical bills
• To schedule your free medical bill consultation call 817-838-4861

Genetic Counseling

Moncrief offers 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
• If you are concerned about the history of cancer in your family, contact our staff of genetic counselors at 214-645-HOPE (4673), or toll-free at 866-460-HOPE (4673) 

Pain Management

• Cancer patients experiencing pain can access a comprehensive pain program based in Fort Worth through an affiliation with the Eugene McDermott Pain Management Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Transportation Van

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

Therapeutic Massage Therapy

Free massages are available to patients undergoing treatment and their caregivers:

• Massage therapists are state-licensed, experienced, and trained in different  techniques which focus on the needs of the cancer patient
• A release is required for service from the patient’s oncologist 
• To schedule your massage call 817-372-8998

Clinical Psychology

• Individual clinical psychology sessions are available to cancer patients undergoing treatment
• Trained healthcare professionals facilitate educational programs to help patients and families learn how to cope with cancer

Mobile Mammography Screenings

• Mobile mammography screenings offered in Tarrant and surrounding areas
• Please call 817-838-4869 for the upcoming screening locations

Cancer Information and Education

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

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
  • For Men Only

Contact Us

For more detailed information on the Moncrief programs and support services, call 817-838-4860, or to to the Moncrief Cancer Resources website.  Our facility is located at 1450 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.