Nutrition
Your nutrition needs change throughout cancer treatment, but a healthy diet enables you to get the nutrients you need to feel energized and strong.
A dedicated oncology dietitian understands how certain cancers impact your ability to eat and how treatment side effects can make eating more difficult or certain foods less appealing. You can work with your dietitian to develop an eating plan that helps you maintain adequate nutrition. Your dietitian can also give you tips for preparing food at home to make healthy eating as easy as possible.
Physical activity
Exercise can help you combat fatigue and low energy levels that may develop as you go through treatment, and many forms of movement are safe before, during and after treatment.
Your cancer care team can help you develop an exercise routine based on your diagnosis and physical needs or capabilities, or they can connect you with a fitness specialist who works with people who have cancer.
Mental and emotional health
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is stressful. You and your loved ones will experience a range of emotions throughout your journey as you go through treatments, deal with side effects and plan for life after your diagnosis.
Learning healthy coping strategies helps you process and manage your emotions. Your care team can connect you with a counselor or mental health professional who can help you address your mental and emotional health.
Self-image and sexuality
Cancer can change how you feel about your physical appearance and may make intimacy uncomfortable or unpleasant. These feelings are completely normal. Talking to your partner and explaining your feelings will help you feel more comfortable and may even strengthen your relationship.
Also, talk to your nurse navigator about treatments that can help with side effects that make sex painful, such as vaginal dryness or erection problems. You may also find it helpful to discuss your feelings with a mental health professional, counselor or your doctor.
Survivorship
You may be eager for life to return to normal as soon as your cancer treatment ends. While that is certainly a moment to celebrate, your cancer care will continue for a while, and your care team will want to ensure you have the support you need to manage your health long-term.
As part of your care, your team will help develop a long-term cancer survivorship plan that addresses your unique needs once your primary course of treatment ends.
Long-term cancer survivorship includes:
- Cancer screenings and additional tests you will need going forward
- Lifestyle changes you should consider, including changes to your diet, physical activity recommendations and resources to support those changes
- Possible long-term treatment side effects, when they may develop and what symptoms you should watch for
- Your mental health needs after treatment
Our cancer support services
Regardless of where you seek care within Baylor Scott & White, you can access a range of support services to help you and your family during treatment.
Your nurse navigator is here to guide you from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. They coordinate all the support services you need, connecting you with providers, caregiver support, support groups, therapists, and social workers, ensuring you have the resources to navigate your journey with confidence.
Social services
Our dedicated oncology social workers can connect you to services you may need before, during and after your care. They focus on the nonmedical aspects of your care, such as financial assistance and transportation to and from appointments. They can also help find community resources to help with meals, household chores and other necessary services.
Oncology social workers can also help you communicate your diagnosis to your employer and educate you about programs, such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), that you can take advantage of.
Genetic counseling
Genetic testing and counseling at Baylor Scott & White can help your family members understand whether your cancer is hereditary and, if so, what steps they can take to prevent a potential diagnosis or reduce their risk.
Mental health care
At Baylor Scott & White, you can access mental health care treatment options, including cognitive behavioral therapy, telepsychiatry and individual and group therapy. You’ll work with trained counselors and psychologists who know the needs of cancer patients and can help you process the many emotions you experience throughout your cancer journey.
Child life services
Discussing a cancer diagnosis with a child can be challenging. Our child life specialists explain cancer using child-friendly terms and tools, so they understand a family member’s diagnosis and treatment. If your child has cancer, child life specialists can also help them process their diagnosis and understand the treatments they may need.
Spiritual support
Your faith background may provide comfort during your cancer journey, or a cancer diagnosis may cause you to question your beliefs. In either situation, the chaplains with our spiritual care program are here to provide emotional support to you and your family.
Financial assistance
We don’t want concerns about costs to create additional stress during an already difficult time. Our financial assistance programs offer access to low-interest payment plans, discounted care and other services.
Find a location near you
At Baylor Scott & White, you have access to compassionate, expert care for a wide range of cancers. We help you find cancer support services at a location that fits your needs. We offer several locations for your care across North and Central Texas.
Baylor Scott & White - Plano Brain and Spine Center
4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 810, Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
1400 8th Ave , Fort Worth, TX, 76104
Baylor Scott & White Cancer and Infusion Center - Austin Oak Hill
5251 US 290 Ste 100, Austin, TX, 78735- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center - College Station
800 Scott and White Dr , College Station, TX, 77845- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center - Killeen
2207 S Clear Creek Rd Ledger and Smith Professional Bldg, Ste 101, Killeen, TX, 76549- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Cancer Center - Round Rock
300A University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - Dallas
3410 Worth St , Dallas, TX, 75246
Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - Duncanville
310 E Hwy 67 , Duncanville, TX, 75137- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - Irving
2001 N MacArthur Blvd Ste 120, Irving, TX, 75061
Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center - Waxahachie
2380 N Interstate 35E , Waxahachie, TX, 75165- Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Brenham Day Street
2111 S Day St , Brenham, TX, 77833- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - College Station Rock Prairie
800 Scott and White Dr , College Station, TX, 77845- Monday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University
300A University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Breast Center - Waco
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg I, Ste 103-B, Waco, TX, 76712- Monday: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White McClinton Cancer Center - Waco
150 Hillcrest Medical Blvd , Waco, TX, 76712- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
12505 Lebanon Rd , Frisco, TX, 75035
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station
700 Scott and White Dr , College Station, TX, 77845
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
1650 W College St , Grapevine, TX, 76051
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd , Waco, TX, 76712
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
1901 N MacArthur Blvd , Irving, TX, 75061
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
6800 Scenic Dr , Rowlett, TX, 75088
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
100 Medical Pkwy , Lakeway, TX, 78738
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls
810 W State Hwy 71 , Marble Falls, TX, 78654
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
5252 W University Dr Highway 380 at Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, 75071
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
4700 Alliance Blvd , Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
300 University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale
231 S Collins Rd , Sunnyvale, TX, 75182
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
305 Mallard Ln , Taylor, TX, 76574
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Trophy Club
2850 E State Highway 114 , Trophy Club, TX, 76262
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown
2727 E Lemmon Ave , Dallas, TX, 75204
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
2400 N Interstate 35E , Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates
3410 Worth St Ste 820, Dallas, TX, 75246- Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Neuro-Oncology Associates - Plano
4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 785, Plano, TX, 75093
Baylor Scott & White Neuroscience Center
9101 N Central Expy Ste 400, Dallas, TX, 75231
Baylor Scott & White Oncology - Waxahachie
2380 N Interstate 35E , Waxahachie, TX, 75165- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic - Marble Falls
800 W State Hwy 71 , Marble Falls, TX, 78654- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Sherman
3601 N Calais St , Sherman, TX, 75090
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Oncology Specialists - Dallas
3410 Worth St Ste 670, Dallas, TX, 75246- Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital
3535 Worth St , Dallas, TX, 75246
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Temple
2401 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76508- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
