Cancer Patient and Caregiver Support
Understanding the physical and emotional toll cancer has on patients and caregivers, a number of support services are available.
Traditional and alternative therapies are provided by the KishHealth Pain Management Clinic, located in the Valley West Medical Office Building, Sandwich. Call (815) 748-2987
Valley West Rehabilitation Services provides lymphedema therapy and other physical therapy as recommended by your physician. Call (815) 786-3767
A Valley West registered dietitian provides nutritional counseling.
Call (815) 786-3719
KishHealth Counseling Services at Valley West is a resource for coping with personal and family issues.Call (815) 786-3764
Other classes and programs to help you learn how to live with cancer and have a successful recovery include General Cancer Support Group, Living Anew and the American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better.
Thanks to community donations, funding for our cancer support and networking programs is provided by KishHealth Foundation. The Health Foundation supports Valley West Community Hospital, Kishwaukee Community Hospital and DeKalb County Hospice
DeKalb County Hospice provides services at no cost to patients, including caregiver support, bereavement support and a Transitions program for life-limiting diagnoses. Call (815) 786-3990
Click here to visit relayforlife.org.
You and your family can find educational resources at The Cancer Center, but if you have questions and would like to research them on your own, click here for several websites that can help.
