Advocate Condell Medical Center Cancer Institute

Advocate Condell
Medical Center
Cancer Institute
Table of Contents
Welcome
Support Care and Services
• Patient Navigation
• Cancer Resource Center
o Genetic Testing and Counseling
o Clinical Trials
o Nutritional Services
o Rehabilitation Services and Lymphedema
Cancer Care and Treatment Services
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Interventional Radiology
Radiation Oncology
Outpatient Infusion Center
Inpatient Oncology Care
o Hospitalists
Additional Support Services and Resources
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Mission and Spiritual Care
Advocate Home Care and Hospice
Fertility Preservation
Centre Club
American Cancer Society Resources
Patient Financial Service
Support Groups and Specialty Resources
Cancer Physician Specialists
http://class.advocatehealth.com/physiciandirectory
Welcome,
It is our honor to serve you and care for you during your journey with
cancer. During this challenging time for you, the team of cancer care
professionals at Condell is here to support you and your family.
The Cancer Institute at Advocate Condell Medical Center is certified by the
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a
Comprehensive Cancer Program. The Commission on Cancer is a national
benchmark achievement of excellence, recognizing comprehensive cancer
programs nationwide.
The Cancer Institute demonstrates Advocate Condell Medical Center’s
commitment to provide the most current diagnostic and treatment options
for patients with cancer. Comprehensive care is promoted by all members
of the team as they work together to develop individualized treatment plans
that span the oncology continuum. Skilled and dedicated physicians,
nurses, therapists and technicians are the reason why Condell Medical
Center patients experience outstanding care, exceeding national averages
and benchmarks. Patients give Condell Medical Center extraordinarily high
marks in patient satisfaction in all facets of the Cancer Institute.
Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Health Care is known for
superior diagnostic and surgical interventions for many types of cancer.
Dedicated cancer specialists perform complex procedures for cancers of
the breast, endometrium and cervix; prostate, lung, head and neck; brain
and spinal cord, as well as general surgery. Select surgeries can be
performed with minimal disruption of normal tissue by utilizing the da Vinci
Surgical System.
Please visit our website for the latest information and list of services:
http://www.advocatehealth.com/condell/cancer
Support Care
and
Services
Patient Navigation
We realize being diagnosed with cancer is a challenging and frightening time for
a patient and their family. As part of your healthcare team, our desire is to walk
beside you and assist you during your journey.
The Advocate Condell Medical Center nurse navigators act as a point person for
the cancer patient from time of diagnosis throughout the continuum of care to
survivorship in a lifelong partnership. As part of a multidisciplinary team of
medical professionals, the navigator provides emotional support and helps to
identify resources and potential challenges related to a cancer diagnosis.
Navigators assist in linking the patient, family, and/or caregiver to physicians,
medical care, transportation, financial, nutritional and supportive services.
To reach a Condell Medical Center Nurse Navigator, please call 847.990.5100 or
directly call the navigator working with you.
Kathy Hill MS, RN
OCN, LCPC CBPN-IC
Oncology Nurse Navigator
P: 847.990.2686 F: 847.573.4233
[email protected]
Rachael Daoey BSN, RN
Breast Health Navigator
P: 847.990.5705 F: 847.573.4209
[email protected]
Colleen Larsen BSN, RN, OCN
Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator
P: 847.990.5907 F: 847.573.4250
[email protected]
Cancer Resource Center
The Cancer Institute recently opened the Cancer Resource Center to provide
holistic patient wellness and support for families. The new Cancer Resource
Center is conveniently located off the main entrance to the hospital, near the
women’s center, the outpatient cancer infusion center and radiation therapy.
The Cancer Resource Center offers a wide array of services to educate and
support patients, including:
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Wigs and prosthetics fittings
Exercise programs
Reiki Therapy
Nutritional education
Lymphedema treatment and referral to Rehabilitation Services
Support groups
Psychosocial and spiritual counseling
Genetic counseling
Clinical trials
Cancer management and prevention resources
Space for relaxing and respite
A computer in the lounge links users to online resources available to patients
based on their individual diagnosis. The Center is open 24-hours a day for
inpatient family members who may need a break from the cancer unit.
A family conference room also is available to allow a physician or medical team
to meet with an entire family to discuss the patient’s diagnosis, if desired.
We are proud to partner with the American Cancer Society and Cancer Wellness
Center to provide services. To learn more about Advocate Condell Cancer
Institute and class schedule, visit www.AdvocateHealth.com/Condell/Cancer
Please visit the Cancer Resource Center to learn more about the resources
available and a current calendar of events. Your nurse navigator can assist you
to access support services or call 847-990-5100.
Genetic Counseling
Condell Medical Center offers on-site cancer risk assessment and genetic
counseling by certified genetic counselors who are licensed health care providers
in the state of Illinois.
The decision to pursue genetic testing is a very personal one. Cancer gene
testing has significant medical, social and psychological implications and the
advantages and disadvantages need to be considered before undergoing testing.
Our genetic specialists will help facilitate the decision-making process, allowing
patients to make informed choices about genetic testing.
Individuals who do not pursue genetic testing can still learn valuable information
about cancer risk management from a genetic counseling session.
Knowing an individual has an increased risk for cancer can result in an
improvement in their health and quality of life. Genetic cancer risk assessment
and genetic testing may:
• Identify one of the causes of cancer
• Identify other family members, such as children and siblings, who are at an
increased risk of cancer and may benefit from cancer screening
• Identify individuals who are NOT at increased risk of cancer
• Help develop an individualized cancer screening schedule that utilizes the
appropriate screening and diagnostic tests, based on the latest genetic
information
• Aid in decision making about risk-reducing preventive surgery
If you have questions or need assistance scheduling an appointment, please talk
to your nurse navigator. Or, to schedule an appointment call 847.723.7705.
Clinical Trials
Participating in Research at Advocate Health Care
It’s documented that clinical research increases the knowledge of medicine.
Hospitals that engage in clinical research have better patient care, outcomes,
patient safety, and lower death rates than hospitals that do not participate in
clinical research.
Why participate in a clinical trial?
There are many reasons why patients choose to participate in a clinical trial.
Here’s what you should know as a patient participating in a clinical trial:
You are playing an important role in advancing medicine and improving care.
You may have access to new medications or treatments not yet available.
All patients are closely monitored throughout the study to determine both the
safety and effectiveness of new therapies.
How am I protected?
The Advocate Institute Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body composed
of scientists and non-scientists, established to protect the rights and welfare of
human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted
under the auspices of Advocate Health Care and its affiliations.
Legislation was passed in 1979 requiring that all investigators doing a "medical
experiment" must offer their subjects a copy of the "Experimental Subject's Bill of
Rights." An Advocate version of the Bill of Rights has been developed which
includes all the elements required by this legislation, written in language that is
meant to be understood by a wide range of people.
To learn more about clinical trials, please talk with your physicians or call the
Clinical Trials Coordinator at 847-990-2492.
Rehabilitation Services
At Condell Medical Center, our Rehabilitation Services is made up of talented
therapists who understand the holistic needs of the cancer patient. Services are
offered at three convenient locations including the hospital campus, Vernon Hills,
and Gurnee. Schedule through your nurse navigator or by calling 847.990.2300.
We offer:
• A multidisciplinary approach
• One-to-one treatment sessions
• Convenient early morning and evening appointments
• Comprehensive evaluations and best practice standards
• Pre-surgical intervention for breast cancer
• Lymphedema evaluation and management
What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema, or the accumulation of fluid in the arms and/or legs, is a common
but often misunderstood condition that affects the quality of life of many cancer
survivors. The condition can occur when lymphatic vessels are damaged or when
lymph nodes are removed, as in the case of patients who receive surgery,
radiation or chemotherapy for prostate, breast or other cancers located near
lymph nodes.
Our physical and occupational therapist have additional training in treating
lymphedema. They can develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses
all of your lymphedema needs. Some of the techniques we use to minimize
lymphedema side effects are:
• Performing massage techniques to increase fluid circulation
• Applying and educating on compression bandages or garments
• Educating on proper skin care
• Exercises to improve muscle contraction and joint mobility
A physician’s order is necessary to begin lymphedema and rehabilitation
services. It is covered by most health insurance plans and Medicare.
Learn more – call Rehabilitation Services at 847-990-2300 for program locations
and appointments.
Cancer Care
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Treatment Services
Interventional Radiology
The Interventional Radiology Department has several dedicated radiologists
specially trained and board certified to support you during your course of care.
Types of care provided in the Interventional Radiology Department include:
Ports (or portacath)
Some patients may need to have a special port (or portacath) used to inject
medications such as chemotherapy and draw blood samples with less discomfort
than a more typical "needle stick." A portacath is a small medical device that is
placed under the skin, typically in the upper chest area, and connects a catheter
from the port to a vein. The port resides under the skin and requires no special
maintenance and is completely internal so swimming and bathing are not a
problem.
Specialty procedures performed in interventional radiology include:
Yttrium 90 Spheres
In this procedure, radioactive microspheres are injected into the vessel feeding
primary and metastatic tumors of the liver from colon cancers.
Chemoembolization
A highly concentrated chemotherapy agent is injected into the arteries feeding
the tumor. The arteries are then occluded to prevent the agent from flowing out.
Other procedures that may be done by interventional radiology include biopsies
and drainage or aspiration of internal fluids.
To learn more or to help you facilitate access to services, talk to your nurse
navigator.
Comprehensive Radiation Oncology
The newly renovated Cancer Institute’s Radiation Oncology Center features
some of the most comprehensive radiation therapy options available in Lake
County, allowing radiation oncologists the ability to select the most effective
treatment for their patients. In addition to board-certified radiation oncologists,
our radiation oncology team includes medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation
therapists, nurses, and navigators.
The Radiation Oncology Center treats hundreds of new patients every year and
is conveniently located on the campus of Advocate Condell Medical Center. The
Center has convenient access with a designated entrance and handicapped
parking directly in front of the entrance as well as on-site Registration.
During your radiation treatments you will have regular appointments with your
radiation oncologist and radiation nurse navigator.
To make an appointment you may call the Radiation Oncology Center at 847990-5910. If you have any questions regarding the Radiation Center, radiation
treatments or scheduling, please talk to your nurse navigator or the Radiation
Oncology Nurse Navigator to assist you:
Colleen Larsen RN, BSN, OCN
Radiation Oncology Nurse Navigator
P: 847.990.5907 F: 847.573.4250
[email protected]
Please see the following page for further information regarding radiation
treatment modalities.
Leading Edge Radiation Oncology Therapies
3-D Conformal Treatment Planning (3D)
Using CT images, physicists can reconstruct body parts and customize treatment
angles to spare healthy tissue.
Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
One step beyond 3-D conformal treatment planning, this technology involves
inverse treatment planning to break the radiation beam into numerous
beamlettes. Exact locations of the tumor and healthy structures are used by the
computer to determine the intensity for each individual beamlette, sparing as
much healthy tissue as possible.
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Image Guided Radiation Therapy or IGRT allows the radiation oncologist to
accurately treat the areas with confidence and repeatability. The On-Board
Imager (OBI) demonstrates patient anatomy in 2D radiographic format or in 3D
cone-beam CT images.
High Dose Iodine I-131 (I-131)
High Dose I-131 treatments are given to patients with carcinoma of the thyroid
gland. The treatment is administered on an outpatient basis and certain criteria
must be met. The dose is given orally in a capsule form and is very well
tolerated.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
(SBRT)
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-surgical radiation therapy used to treat
functional abnormalities and small tumors of the brain. It can deliver preciselytargeted radiation in fewer high-dose treatments than traditional therapy, which
can help preserve healthy tissue. When SRS is used to treat body tumors, it’s
called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT).
Outpatient Infusion Center
The Outpatient Infusion Center at Condell Medical Center provides blood
transfusions, chemotherapy, antibiotics and other infusion medication injections
and central line blood draws.
Patients are treated in comfortable and warm surroundings, and our highly
trained nurses are oncology certified by the Oncology Nursing Society.
The Outpatient Infusion Center is conveniently located adjacent to the main lobby
and appointments can be made by calling 847.990.5700 or your nurse navigator
can assist you.
Inpatient Oncology Unit
Located on the second floor of Condell Medical Center, the inpatient unit includes
21private rooms focused on providing 24-hour primary nursing care to patients
requiring diagnosis and treatment for cancer, disorders of the blood and medicalsurgical intervention. Each room is equipped to accommodate families who wish
to stay overnight; free Wi-Fi, local telephone service and satellite TV are also
available.
As a multi-disciplinary patient centered team, our mission is to provide the most
up to date therapies available for all forms of cancer. Dedicated to building
lifelong relationships, the team collaborates with all the available resources of the
Advocate Condell Oncology Institute for best patient outcomes.
The inpatient oncology unit is a vital part of Condell’s Cancer Institute which
earned re-designation from the Commission on Cancer in 2013 with
commendations to nursing. The Commission on Cancer is a national benchmark
achievement of excellence, recognizing comprehensive cancer programs
nationwide.
• Primary nursing
• Dedicated charge nurse
• Certified oncology nurses
• Trained chemo-provider nurses
• Inpatient dietician specially trained in care of cancer patients
• Inpatient physical/occupational therapy and treatment of lymphedema
• Oncology nurse navigator
Hospitalists Inpatient Care Partnership
While in the hospital, you require special resources, attention and optimal
medical care. Your primary care physician may partner with a specialty
physician called a hospitalist to manage your care during your hospitalization.
What is a Hospitalist?
A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in the care of patients while they are
in the hospital. Instead of dividing their time between their offices and the
hospital, the physician focuses all of his or her attention on the care of
hospitalized patients.
How does the Hospitalist Program work?
If your primary care physician refers your inpatient care to a hospitalist, the
hospitalist will be in charge of your day-to-day care when you are in the hospital.
Your hospitalist will talk to you in-depth about the issues that are important for
your medical needs. He or she will take a complete medical history and perform
a thorough examination. Detailed summaries of your hospitalization, lab and test
results, changes and updates will be communicated to your primary care
physician. The hospitalists will work closely with your primary care physician,
other care providers and medical specialists to ensure that you get the best
possible care.
What are the benefits of the Hospitalist Program?
The physicians associated with our Hospitalist program are physicians who are
board-certified in Internal Medicine and Family Practice. They are not medical
interns or residents, but highly trained and experienced in acute inpatient care.
The Hospitalist Program increases the availability of our physicians within the
hospital. Most important, high quality care is available around the clock, seven
days a week. They are responsive and can rapidly modify treatment or follow-up
on a test result. This hands-on approach not only helps prevent medical
complications, but also results in reduced hospital stays.
Additional
Support Services
and
Resources
Fertility Preservation before Cancer Treatment
Egg or Embryo Freezing
Advocate Condell fertility specialists are dedicated leaders in the field of
reproduction who understand the time constraints and emotional stress of
patients facing cancer treatment, as well as the concern over the potential
negative impact on future fertility. Expedited, compassionate care is available for
egg or embryo freezing prior to cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy and radiation can damage eggs and possibly render a woman
infertile. Freezing a woman’s eggs (egg vitrification), or embryos created with the
sperm of her partner or an anonymous donor (embryo vitrification), allows her the
chance to have a genetic child in the future.
Who is a candidate for these procedures?
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Candidates for egg freezing are women up to the age of 40 who do not
currently have a male partner or prefer not to use sperm from a partner or
donor. Patients must have medical clearance from their oncologists to use
injectable fertility medications and to undergo the egg retrieval procedure.
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Candidates for embryo freezing are women up to the age of 45 who wish to
use the sperm of a male partner or anonymous donor to create embryos.
These women must also have clearance from their oncologists to undergo
the procedure and to use injectable fertility medications.
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All women going through egg or embryo freezing must be willing to take
daily injections and attend frequent office appointments (sometimes daily)
for approximately two weeks.
For more information, please ask your nurse navigator.
Centre Club Fitness Centers and Continuum of Care
As you progress towards improved health, a wide variety of programs to help you
regain strength and endurance is available. Our two medically based fitness
centers offer a wide variety of classes and exercises including certified cancer
exercise instructors with a specialty in exercise while undergoing cancer
treatment.
There are 60-day membership privileges to both of the full service medically
based fitness centers along with a 5 punch pass to bring a friend of family
member to the program. The Centre Clubs are located at:
 Libertyville Centre Club located at 200 W Golf Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048
 Gurnee Centre Club located at 1405 Hunt Club Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031
Each participate may receive a consultation with a Cancer Exercise Specialist
and an individualized exercise plan.
Physical benefits
Enhance restfulness
and sleep patterns
Increase energy level
Reduced nausea and
fatigue
Lower pain levels
Increase muscle
strength
Improve balance and
coordination
Psychological benefits
Increase sense of control
Physiological
benefits
Increase lung
capacity
Improve mood and metal
Improve immune
attitude
system
Reduce symptoms of
Improve flexibility
depression and anxiety
and range of
motion
Reduce symptoms of
Regain muscle
depression and anxiety
tone and strength
Enhance feelings of
Strengthen
independence, selfcardiovascular
confidence and self-esteem system
Reduce Stress
Ask your nurse navigator for details.
Mission and Spiritual Care
The Office for Mission and Spiritual Care symbolizes the mission and ministry of
Advocate Health Care’s faith-based Mission, Values, and Philosophy. Services
include:
• Assistance for patients and families to identify and utilize spiritual and
religious coping skills before, during and after a medical event regardless of
religious or ethnic background
• Direction, counseling and support by calling attention to the spiritual and
ethical dimensions of our everyday actions and decisions
• Assistance with the completion of Advance Directives such as Power of
Attorney for Health Care
• Partnership with communities and congregations
• Education on the latest technology and research and the relationship
between spirituality and health
• Clinical Pastoral Education providing seminarians, ministers, and
laypersons the opportunity to help people in crisis
Chaplain services are available 24-hours a day by calling 847.990.5199 for
inpatients and by appointment for outpatients. One-on-one outpatient
appointments in the Cancer Resource Center with a spiritual counselor can be
scheduled through your nurse navigator or by calling 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622) or go to advocatehealth.com/condell and click on “Find a
class.”
Advocate Home Care: Your Advocate At Home
You're not alone. There are hundreds of patients like you who stay home or
return home to recover from a medical condition or illness. They want to be as
independent as possible, but remain connected to their health care provider—to
feel confident in the quality and continuity of care after they leave the hospital.
We have a comprehensive range of home care professionals, products and
services that provide a seamless transition from hospital to home. Whether you
are choosing a provider for skilled nursing, physical therapy or help with personal
care services, we can assist you.
Accessible Care
One name, one number connects you and your physician to high-quality home
care that you can afford. For care that's complete, convenient and accessible 24
hours a day, call Advocate Home Health Services at 1.800.564.2025.
Benefits of Home Care
There's no place like home. Here are just a few of the benefits of using Advocate
Home Health Services:
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Physicians find many patients recover sooner and more comfortably in the
familiar surroundings of their home than they do in a hospital.
Home care helps reduce medical costs without loss of quality.
Patients tend to stay involved in their care and to feel more independent.
Home care gives you the opportunity to be reunited with your family in familiar
surroundings and still receive the care you need.
Home care treatment plans are tailored to fit your individual lifestyle.
Advocate Home Health Services, along with its affiliates, Advocate Home Care
Products Inc. and Advocate Hospice, provides a complete range of services.
Finding Private Duty Agencies
For information about private-duty agencies in the Chicagoland area, call the
Illinois Department of Labor at 312.793.2800 to assure current licensure.
Additional help can be found by contacting the Illinois Department of Aging
Senior HelpLine at 800.252.8966 (voice and TDD).
Advocate Hospice: Making Every Day Count
Patients don’t come to hospice, hospice comes to our patients. While 90 percent
of hospice services are provided in the home, services can be provided in a longterm facility, retirement community or hospital. Services are customized to fit
each patient’s health status and are focused on making the patient as
comfortable as possible.
Advocate Hospice believes our patients and their families have the right to
choose how to live each day of the rest of their life while facing a life-limiting
illness.
• We acknowledge that each patient’s unique beliefs and values could guide
how we deliver comfort and care
• We teach patients and families that choices available through hospice care
can improve the quality of their time together
• We strive to minimize anxiety, pain, fear and stress
• We will always preserve patient dignity
What comforts the patients and families most is knowing they can make every
day count.
For information about Advocate Hospice, please call a nurse navigator or call
847.990.2960.
American Cancer Society Services and Partnership with
Advocate Condell Cancer Resource Center
Condell Medical Center partners with the American Cancer Society to provide
free services to all cancer patients.
Free Wig Fittings
Condell offers a wig fitting center, staffed by an experienced professional from
the American Cancer Society. Fittings are held at various times every month and
appointments may be made by calling HealthAdvisor at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622) or through your nurse navigator.
Look Good, Feel Better
Look Good, Feel Better is a participative class provided by Tender Loving Care
(T.L.C.), a division of the American Cancer Society. Trained volunteer
cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and the use of
cosmetics, especially during and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy
treatments. Every woman taking part in the class is given a free cosmetic kit.
Appointments may be made by calling HealthAdvisor at 1.800.3.ADVOCATE
(1.800.323.8622) or through your nurse navigator.
Road to Recovery
American Cancer Society provides transportation at no cost to and from any
oncology appointment. The program is called Road to Recovery and can be
reached by calling their number 800.277.2345. They require 3 days’ notice prior
to your appointment and will make every effort to find a volunteer driver in your
area.
Patient Financial Services
Billing and Insurance
Many employers, insurance companies, HMO’s and PPO’s require notification
prior to admission. If you do not comply with this requirement, your medical
benefits could be jeopardized or your insurance company could refuse to pay
your bill in part or in full. By providing your complete insurance information,
including policy number, group number and the correct mailing address and
phone number of your insurance company, you will make it possible for us to
address the insurance promptly.
Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Coordination of Benefits (COB) is a term used by insurance companies when you
are covered under two or more insurance policies. Most insurance companies
have COB provisions that determine who is the primary payer when medical
expenses are incurred. This prevents duplicate payments. COB priority must be
identified at admission in order to comply with insurance guidelines. Your
insurance company may request a completed COB form before paying a claim
and every attempt will be made to notify you if this occurs. The hospital cannot
provide this information to your insurance company. You must resolve this issue
with your insurance carrier in order for the claim to be paid.
Your Hospital Bill
Your hospital bill is made up of charges for room and board, as well as charges
for procedures and other services ordered by your physician and performed by
the hospital. Some of the services and procedures you may be billed for include
nursing care, radiology, medications, laboratory tests, physical therapy, operating
room, delivery room recovery room and intensive care. You will receive separate
bill(s) from your physician and other consulting physician(s) for their professional
services including radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and emergency
room physicians.
Patient Financial Services (continued)
Financial Assistance
In keeping with our value of compassionate care, Condell Medical Center has a
financial assistance program available for qualified patients. If you anticipate
problems paying your portion of your bill or you are uninsured, we encourage you
to contact one of our financial counselors.
Medicare
This hospital is an approved Medicare provider. All services billed to Medicare
follow federal guidelines and procedures. Medicare has a COB clause. At the
time of service you will be asked to answer questions to help determine the
primary insurance carrier paying for your visit. This is referred to as a Medicare
Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire and is required by federal law. Your
assistance in providing accurate information will allow us to bill the correct
insurance company.
Medicare deductibles and co-insurance are normally covered by your secondary
insurance depending on the benefits you selected. If you do not have secondary
insurance you will be asked to pay these amounts or establish a payment plan. If
you are unable to pay these amounts, we will help you determine if you qualify
for a state-funded program.
One on One Financial Counseling for Cancer Patients
One on one financial counseling is available at no charge in the Cancer
Resource Center. Appointments may be made by calling HealthAdvisor at
1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or through your nurse navigator.
Our financial counselors are available to meet in person, by phone or via e-mail.
All communications are handled confidentially and with the utmost respect. Call
847.990.6300 Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm.
If you are not insured please meet with the patient financial services to make
payment arrangements within 90-days of your first treatment.
Support Groups
Ask your nurse navigator for advice on choosing a support group or call
1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or visit www.advocatehealth.com/condell
“Find a class”.
Cancer Wellness Center
(Support/education/information)
847.509.9595
Gilda’s Club
(Support/education/information)
312.464.9900
American Cancer Society
(Support/education/information)
800.227.2345
YWCA Gurnee
(Support group for Spanish speaking only)
847.662.4247
Reach to Recovery
(Cancer support from survivors)
800.227.2345
ABCD Breast Cancer Support
(Cancer support from survivors)
800.977.4121
Imerman Angels
(Cancer support from survivors)
312.274.5529
Bereavement Support Group
(Advocate Condell Medical Center)
847.438.5530
Cancer Specialty Resources
Category
Organization
Websites
Phone Numbers
Brain
American Brain Tumor Association
National Brain Tumor Foundation
(NBTF)
ABTA.org
braintumor.org
800.886.2282
800.934.2873
Breast
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
kormen.org
breastcancer.org
ibcresearch.org
877.465.6636
877.786.7422
BRCA 1, 2 +
Force
facingourrisk.org
866.288.7475
Colon
Colon Cancer Alliance
ccalliance.org
877.422.2030
Esophageal
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Assoc.
ecaware.org
800.601.0613
Oral
Oral Cancer Foundation
oralcancer.org
949.646.8000
Stomach
Gastric Cancer Foundation
gastriccancer.org
Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
International Myeloma Foundation
oralcancer.org
themmrf.org
203.229.0464
800.452.2873
Leukemia
Leukemia Lymphoma Society
lls.org
800.955.4572
Kidney
Kidney Cancer Association
curekidneycancer.org
800.850.9132
Lung
Lung Cancer Alliance
lungcanceralliance.org
800.298.2436
Melanoma
Melanoma Research Foundation
Melanoma
melanoma.org
877.673.6460
Pancreas
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
pancan.org
877.272.6226
Prostate
Prostate Cancer Foundation
lungcanceralliance.org
pcf.org
799.646.1762
800.808.7866
Ovarian
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
ovariancancer.org
ovarioncancer.org
888.682.7426
202.331.1332
Skin
Skin Cancer Foundation
skincare.org
800.754.6990
Gynecologic
Gynecologic Cancer
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation
thegcf.org
livestrong.org
patientadvocate.org
312.578.9767
866.235.7205
800.532.5274
Adolescents
and Young
Imerman Angels
planetcancer.org
imermanangels.org
312.274.5529