Rehabilitation and support

Rehabilitation and support services include:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 
• • Educational programs available for staff and the community at large.
  • 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 678-843-7117.