Resources and Patient Education
You and your family have access to the Clifford E. Graese Community Health Library. This media center offers print and multimedia resources focusing on:
- Disease-specific information
- Symptom management
- Psychosocial support
- Coping with a cancer diagnosis
Finding facts about the disease and treatment options can be a stress reliever. Information gives a sense of control over your situation and equips you with the knowledge to ask appropriate questions. Then, you can coordinate with your healthcare team to make better informed treatment decisions. Health information materials, as well as popular paperbacks for leisure reading, can be checked out. Learn more.
Genetics plays a major role in 5% to 10% of all cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute. Our Cancer Genetics and High Risk Care Center at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute is dedicated to helping you and your family learn about your potential risk for a hereditary form of cancer, with possible genetic testing, so that you can make informed decisions about managing your health.
We provide genetic counseling to help individuals determine their risk for inheriting mutations that may cause certain types of hereditary cancer and take steps to manage those risks.
For information on sperm banking and egg harvesting, please visit the Center for Reproductive Medicine’s website at the link below.
Orlando Health is pleased to offer secure and flexible payment options for our patients. Our goal is to make this process as simple and convenient as possible.
Learn more about Orlando Health’s Patient Financial Resources.
The Integrative Medicine Department is dedicated to improving the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our patients and their caregivers.
Our goal is to help patients and families maintain the highest possible quality of life throughout the cancer journey—from diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and survivorship.
We offer research-supported, evidence-based integrative therapies, supportive care services, and stress management programs designed to complement medical treatment. Our services empower patients and caregivers to take an active role in their overall health and well-being.
Patient and family counseling, along with cancer-specific support groups, are available at any stage of the cancer journey.
Questions? We're here to help. Contact the Integrative Medicine Department at (321) 841-5056 to learn more about our programs and supportive services.
Information from the Orlando Health website about advance directives can be found here.
Your medical records are available to you at any time through through the secure online patient portal, Orlando Health MyChart. You can also manage appointments, access test results, request prescription refills and pay bills—for yourself and your approved appointees.
You may also choose to contact the Medical Records office directly. Request your records online or in person. More information can be found here.
A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. That’s why we provide you with a personal nurse navigator who stays with you through your entire cancer journey.
Our nurse navigators help guide you by working to assist with entry into the cancer care system and identifying any barriers that may exist. They establish and maintain communication between patients, families, physicians and the healthcare system.
The licensed registered dietitians at the Cancer Institute work with your care team to support your nutrition needs before, during and after treatment. Services provided include:
- Personalized meal planning
- Education on how to eat healthy for cancer prevention
- Instruction on how to use vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements in cancer care
- Management of side effects related to cancer treatment
- Temporary tube feeding for nutritional support during treatment
- Follow-up care for continued healthy living after treatment
Our supportive and palliative care team is focused on addressing the comfort needs of patients with terminal illnesses. At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, there are two supportive and palliative care specialists with whom you can meet at any time to discuss pain, diet, nutrition and any in-home resources you may need to ensure your comfort and safety.
Orlando Health also offers an inpatient hospice unit that is staffed and overseen by Cornerstone Hospice. More information about this special unit can be found at CornerstoneHospice.org.
Patient and Family Counseling is provided through the Integrative Medicine Department. Licensed Mental Health Professionals are available to offer individual counseling to you and your caregiver at several Orlando Health Cancer Institute locations as well as virtually. Support Groups are also available and facilitated by the Licensed Mental Health Professionals. Please connect with the Integrative Medicine Department at (321) 841-5056 for more information on how to schedule these services.