Rehabilitation and support
Rehabilitation and support services include:
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Lymphedema management program-
Lymphedema
is a swelling of arms or legs following removal
of lymph nodes that normally drain the affected
leg or arm. The Lymphedema Program is staffed
by an expert therapist who teaches and assists
in managing the treatment side effect.
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Evelyn
Trammel Voice and Swallowing Center -
diagnostic and rehabilitative services for
patients with impaired ability to speak and
swallow following treatment for head and neck
cancer. One of only a handful of centers of
its kind in the country, it is staffed by
highly-trained therapists.
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Saint
Joseph's Palliative Care Program -
Led by a palliative care physician, the multidisciplinary
palliative care team consults with patients,
families, physicians and staff to relieve
suffering and provide comfort for those facing
end of life decisions and develop a plan of
care consistent with the patient’s wishes.
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Educational programs available for
staff and the community at large.
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In 2005, the Saint Joseph's Mercy
Foundation established The Hughes Spalding,
Jr. Fund for Palliative Care for the continued
growth and development of the palliative
care program.
For more information about Saint Joseph's
Center
for Cancer Care and Research, call 404-851-7117.
