Supportive Care
While supportive care is appropriate at any time during a serious illness, the biggest benefits have been shown in patients who begin care early. An early start to supportive care can result in patients living longer with a higher quality of life.
Supportive care is not the same as hospice care, but if hospice care is needed (typically when a patient’s prognosis is estimated to be six months), supportive care can help with that transition as well.
Is Supportive Care Right for Me?
Supportive care helps manage symptoms like:
- Pain
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Trouble sleeping
Supportive care can help with side effects from cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation.
Who Provides It?
Our team of supportive care doctors, advanced practice providers, and nurses, will help you optimize your quality of life.
Works as part of your Care Team
The supportive care team works in partnership with your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support for you and your family. The team provides expert symptom management, extra time for communication about your goals and treatment options, help navigate the health system, and talk to you about your long-term health plan and advanced care planning.
Where It’s Offered
Please bring your current med list with you as well as any advanced directives. Our supportive care team is currently available in our Rogers, Fayetteville, and Springdale clinics.Â
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover supportive care.