Life with Cancer
Inova Health System offers a huge range of support services for cancer patients and their families. Our Life with Cancer™ program is a comprehensive, one-stop premier service that offers you and your loved ones education, information and support — free of charge. We can help you meet the challenges of living with cancer no matter where you live or receive treatment. Learn more about Life with Cancer™ on their Web site or call 703-698-2526 for more information.
Breast care navigators
For women dealing with breast cancer, Inova Health System's breast care navigators are your personal experts and resources.
Pain management
Inova hospitals and Inova VNA Home Health provide pain management services for cancer patients during their hospital stay and once they have returned home. Pain management services are available at all locations.
Nutrition services
Cancer patients and those helping to care for them can receive nutrition services from an Inova registered dietitian at any Inova hospital. Nutrition counseling helps patients make good food choices during cancer treatment to help maintain strength and energy and to better tolerate potential side effects.
Additional support groups available through Inova Health System
Please call the Inova facility of your choice for more information about cancer support groups. Not all support groups are offered at all locations and some require registration.
- Inova Alexandria Hospital: 703-504-7921
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital: 703-776-2841
- Inova Fairfax Hospital: 703-776-2841
- Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children: 703-590-4134 or 703-776-2841
- Inova Loudoun Hospital: 703-858-8850 or 703-858-8857. Learn more about Inova Loudoun's extensive support groups.
HealthSource classes and seminars
HealthSource offers a wide variety of health and wellness classes. Or search online for other Inova classes, lectures and events that interest you.
Online resources
- My Health online library
Along with your family doctor, this is a great place to find answers to your healthcare questions. Check out interesting articles or detailed medical reference materials. Click the "health search" tab to perform a keyword search, visit the "health topic resource center" page for content organized around specific areas of interest, or simply browse stories and information of interest to you.
- Glossary of cancer terms
- National Cancer Institute
- American Cancer Society
Additional resources
My Cancer Journey
This helpful resource binder for Inova Cancer Services patients is designed especially for you with sections for notes, financial information and more. You may already have received a binder from your Inova physician. If not, you may request one by calling 703-504-3840 or download the information.
Women's and Children's Shop
Find helpful post-surgical garments, head wraps, skincare products plus cancer awareness jewelry, inspirational books and more at this Inova Fairfax Hospital gift shop. Wig referrals available. For more information and hours, please call 703-776-2445.
Complementary therapies
In addition to traditional medical care, Inova Cancer Services offers complementary therapies at most facilities through our Life with Cancer™ program. These include massage, tai chi, stress management, pet therapy and biofeedback and image guided therapy. For more information, call 703-776-2841.
Pastoral care
Multidenominational pastoral care services provide spiritual support and emotional comfort to patients and their families. The pastoral care staff also helps caregivers address the theological, bioethical, philosophical and cultural issues that often arise in the course of cancer treatment. Available at all hospitals – please ask for pastoral care.
Medical libraries
Each Inova hospital offers a library or education resource center for cancer patients and their families.
