Cancer Resource Center

Questions, concerns, worries, fears and hopes are all part of the process when someone is diagnosed with cancer. Patients may find it difficult to navigate through treatment and process all of the information provided during this challenging time. The onsite Cancer Resource Center team is here to provide a wide range of support to patients receiving care at the Marshall Cancer Center. Our oncology nurse navigator, dietitian, social worker, and cancer resource specialists provide education and answer questions about treatment and nutrition, address financial concerns, offer psycho-social support, and connect patients and caregivers with resources for everything in between.

Call us at 530-672-7050 for information.

Onsite Support for Marshall Cancer Center Patients from the Cancer Resource Center Team:

• Oncology Nurse Navigation

  • From the time patients are diagnosed with cancer, the navigator serves as a patient advocate, addressing barriers and coordinating cancer care. Patients and caregivers are provided with individualized support to ensure they feel informed, involved, and better prepared for their cancer journey.

• Oncology Nutrition

  • Our registered dietitian works with patients to address individual nutrition needs and provide nutrition-related suggestions for dealing with potential side effects from cancer treatment.

• Oncology Social Work

  • Our social worker provides support and resources to patients and caregivers experiencing emotional, financial, or practical concerns.

• Cancer Resource Specialists

  • Resource specialists answer questions and connect patients and caregivers with resources offered within Marshall Medical Center and throughout the community, including the additional resources and services offered below.

Additional Resources and Services Provided by the Cancer Resource Center:
Please call (530) 672-7050 for additional information.

• Transportation Assistance Program

  • Rides to oncology appointments may be available for eligible patients through our onsite transportation program. Information regarding additional transportation options is also available.

• New Patient Treatment Orientation

  • Weekly orientations help our new patients and their caregivers learn about the Cancer Center and what to expect during cancer treatment. Video recordings of this orientation are available here.

• Financial Assistance

  • An onsite financial counselor is available to process insurance authorizations and provide patients with various financial assistance resources.

• Palliative Care

  • Palliative care services based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines are available onsite or by referral.

• Support Groups

  • Support groups are offered onsite, online, and throughout the region to anyone needing support, regardless of where they receive cancer treatment. Cancer resource specialists can help connect patients and caregivers with the group that fits their needs.

• Resource Library

  • Free printed materials are available in the Cancer Resource Center lobby that cover a vast array of information on cancer diagnoses, treatment, resources, and support.

• Wig Bank

  • For patients experiencing hair loss as a side effect of treatment, wigs and head coverings are available free of charge from our onsite wig bank. The wig bank is open by appointment to all cancer patients in the region.

• No-Cost Mammogram Program

  • Patients in El Dorado County with limited or no insurance may be eligible for free mammography services through the Janet Nachtman Fund at the Marshall Foundation for Community Health.

• Art and Movement Classes

  • Free art and movement classes, offered by local nonprofit Images of Hope, are available to anyone impacted by cancer in El Dorado County. A schedule of classes is available at the Cancer Resource Center or on the Images of Hope website.

The Cancer Resource Center staff can be reached at (530) 672-7050 to answer questions and provide information about additional resources.

To learn more about the Cancer Resource Center, call 530-672-7050.