Lifespan Cancer Institute
While You're Receiving Treatment
The Lifespan Cancer Institute strives to offer top-quality care in a comfortable environment. We strive to make your stay at our hospital as comfortable as possible. We offer world-class physicians and some of the most advanced equipment and therapeutic treatments available.
Our support staff of nurse navigators, nurses, physical therapists, clinical social workers, patient advocates, pharmacists and nutritionists are here to assist patients every step of the way, from screenings and diagnosis to treatment to follow-up care.
Social workers at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport hospitals are available to offer patients guidance on how to talk to family members, employers and children about their treatment at the Lifespan Cancer Institute. Our experts are knowledgeable about the many resources available to patients and their families and can offer assistance and referrals for other services such as:
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Transportation
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Patient prescription programs
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Community resources