Vidant Health is transforming cancer care in eastern North Carolina. Our vision is to reduce mortality from this dreaded disease and to provide ready access to screenings and prevention, early intervention and quality, coordinated patient care.
At Vidant Health, we take every step of the cancer journey with you. We treat all types of cancer with the most current technology and highest clinical standards. Our holistic approach to care also includes preventive measures, educational resources, clinical trials and support and survivorship services.
We also believe in the power of early. Early detection through cancer screenings and early treatment of cancer can make a big difference in your life and the lives of those you love. Knowing your risk can give you the power of early.
No matter what you need, it’s all here.
Why Vidant?
We offer a comprehensive team approach. When you become a Vidant Cancer Care patient, your case is thoroughly reviewed by providers with expertise in your specific condition – including oncologists, surgeons, nurses, therapists and more. They work together to understand every aspect of your case and develop the best treatment plan for you.
We keep you involved. We never forget the most important person on your cancer care team – you. We’ll keep you and your loved ones informed every step of the way. We will explain your diagnosis and treatment options in ways that everyone can understand.
We stay on the cutting edge. Vidant Health is proud to offer many of the newest screening tests and treatments, including minimally-invasive surgical techniques and other breakthrough technologies – often before other health care providers have access to them. We actively participate in and promote clinical trials, giving many patients access to treatment options that would not otherwise be available.
You receive expert care close to home. No matter where you live in eastern North Carolina, you have access to the knowledge and expertise of providers who have dedicated their lives to treating cancer. The network of Vidant-supported cancer care services spans across eight hospitals, five radiation oncology sites, three joint ventures and numerous outpatient clinics. The center of these resources is the Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Tower on the Vidant Medical Center campus in Greenville. The 418,000 square foot facility is home to both inpatient and outpatient cancer services under one roof, making treatment for patients much more convenient.
You can get a valuable second opinion. Many patients come to Vidant Health seeking a second opinion after receiving a cancer diagnosis from another provider. This can help them make a more informed decision about their treatment and care. At Vidant, we provide patients exploring second opinions with the same comprehensive evaluation process that we use for new cancer patients.
We’re with you every step of the way. Vidant Cancer Care offers every patient access to a cancer care navigator who will oversee your care. Your navigator will quickly become your new best friend and is always just a phone call away if you have questions or concerns. He or she is closely involved with your care and treatment plan and makes sure that you have access to support services and resources in your community or even on a state or national level.
We’re in this together. You won’t be treated like just another patient here. Your cancer care team at Vidant Health is made up of real people who take the time to get to know you and your loved ones. We aren’t just faces that you see for a few minutes during appointments; we take your care as seriously as we would someone in our own family. Vidant Medical Center’s Symptom Management Clinic offers same-day appointments for cancer patients who experience acute or severe symptoms. Learn more about the clinic.
We’re leading the way. We realize there’s no time to rest in the fight against cancer. As the leading resource for academic medicine in eastern North Carolina, our partnerships with providers offer advanced treatment options and care plans for patients from Ahoskie to Kenansville. Thanks to new technologies, providers throughout the region are able to collaborate real-time with multidisciplinary teams of experts who work together to develop a customized treatment plan for each patient.
Vidant Cancer Care is not a single place. It is a fierce commitment to turn the tide against cancer for eastern North Carolina. It is a mission to improve the health and well-being of the 1.4 million people who proudly call this region home – because we believe in life without cancer.
Support groups
- Making It, a monthly support group for breast cancer survivors
- Caring Conversations, a monthly support group that offers topics important to survivors and caregivers
- Thriving and Surviving, a confidential, yet socially appealing, support group for young adult cancer survivors focused on specific issues pertaining to cancer in early adulthood such as intimacy, self-image, managing a career and more
- Connecting Caregivers, a monthly support group that allows caregivers to share experiences
- Healing with Horses, a 10- to 12-week program for cancer survivors that offers therapeutic interactions with horses
Complementary therapies
- Yoga, a low-impact exercise tailored to address the physical and emotional needs left by cancer and its treatment
- Meditation and mindfulness training, a way to cultivate peaceful, engaged meditation that promotes better health
- Art experiences, encouraging free expression through painting, drawing and other visual techniques
- Massage, offering better symptom management and a personal sense of well-being
- Reiki therapy, a stress reduction and relaxation technique designed to relieve symptoms
- Aromatherapy, the use of therapeutic grade essential oils to promote general well-being, sometimes used along with other complementary therapies
- Animal-assisted therapy, the use of certified therapy pets to distract from pain, discomfort and stress
- Acupuncture, applying needles, heat, pressure and other treatments on the skin to manage symptoms
- Survivorship 101, a wellness and exercise program offered in conjunction with Vidant Wellness Center
- Music therapy, a way to incorporate music and sound in ways that improve emotional and physical well-being
- Exercise for hospitalized patients, instructor-led exercise tailored to the needs of cancer patients
- Outpatient small group exercise, offering fellowship with other cancer patients while enjoying the benefits of exercise tailored to patients’ needs
- Tai Chi, a gentle form of martial arts that integrates mental concentration, breathing and fluid movement to promote relaxation and improved health
- Journaling workshops, instructor-led group sessions that explore journaling as a way to process emotions, relax and discover reasons to be more hopeful about the future
Complementary therapy community partnership programs
- The Dove Retreat, three-day event offering activities, fellowship and relaxation by the sea
- Survivorship Celebration Days, various free events held monthly; details at VidantHealth.com/Event
- National Cancer Survivors Day Event
2610 Stantonsburg Rd
Greenville NC 27834-2800
252 847 6501
www.com/Vidant Health.com/Programs
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