Live better during and after cancer treatment thanks to Owensboro Health’s extensive support services for you and your family.

Support Groups

Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center offers professionally moderated support groups that are free and open to anyone diagnosed with cancer. Groups meet monthly and focus on topics relevant to cancer care, featuring guest speakers, activities and special events.

Warriors: Supporting Each Other One Day at a Time

This group is specifically for patients with advanced or metastatic cancer. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

Coffee and Conversation: Cancer Support & Wellness Group for Men

A support group for men at any stage—newly diagnosed, in treatment, or survivors. Meetings take place on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30–4:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. Call 270‑688‑5483 for more information or to RSVP.

Support groups are known to:

• Improve quality of life
• Build confidence
• Provide education
• Improve treatment adherence
• Offer connection with other survivors

For questions about support groups or available resources, contact:

• Tricia Kishbaugh, LCSW, Oncology Counselor — 270‑688‑3675
  tricia.kishbaugh@owensborohealth.org
• Deanna Young, Oncology Nurse Navigator — 270‑688‑3567
  Deanna.Young@OwensboroHealth.org

Navigating Finances

Ask your financial navigator about resources that make cancer care more affordable and accessible. Services include:

• Education about insurance benefits and out‑of‑pocket responsibilities
• Help with Marketplace insurance applications
• Assistance with Owensboro Health Financial Assistance applications
• Guidance through Medicare coverage options
• Applications for Medicare Savings Programs, Kentucky Medicaid, and Extra Help for Part D
• Assistance with cancer policy claims

Survivorship Plan

After completing cancer treatment, ask your physician or navigator if a survivorship plan is available for your type of cancer. Your personalized plan will outline:

• Recommended tests and screenings to monitor your health
• Healthy habits to maintain
• Symptoms and signs to watch for

It also summarizes your treatment and lists your care providers. Share your plan with your primary care doctor to support long‑term wellness.

Comprehensive Cancer Support

Compassionate professionals in many specialties help you stay healthy in mind and body. Services include:

• Behavioral Health Services – Support for patients and loved ones coping with cancer
• Free Genetic Counseling – Assess inherited cancer risk and guide genetic testing
• Healthpark – Massage therapy, yoga, warm‑water therapy pool, and wellness programs
• Heart and Lung Rehab – Strength-building before and after surgery
• Home Care – Nursing services, therapy, and personal care at home
• Lymphedema Therapy – Support for swelling caused by cancer or treatment
• Nutrition Counseling – Guidance on nutritious, easy‑to‑eat foods
• Pain Management – Medication, injections, and other therapies
• Pastoral Care – Spiritual guidance and comfort
• Physical Therapy – Improve strength, energy, and mobility
• Smoking Cessation – Tools and support to quit
• Speech-Language Therapy – Improve communication and swallowing

Additional Support Services Available at MMCC

• Oncology Counselor: Provides emotional support, coping strategies, counseling and referrals to community resources. They facilitate support groups and assist with advance care planning.
• Oncology Nurse Navigation: Helps patients navigate the healthcare system, streamline appointments, overcome barriers and access education and support throughout treatment.
• Oncology Social Work: Reduces patient barriers and financial concerns, connects patients to resources, assists with prescription programs and arranges services like home health or palliative care.
• Oncology Dietitian: Provides nutrition guidance to manage side effects, maintain weight and strength, ensure food safety during treatment and dispel nutrition myths.

We are here to provide compassionate, coordinated care from diagnosis through survivorship. Learn about the many specialists who work together as part of your cancer care team.