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 Patient Care Brochure
Lisa O'Brien, MSW, LCSW
Lisa O’sBrien, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who offers support to patients and their families through the cancer care experience. Her expertise includes case management, individual, child, family and group therapy, program development and grief counseling. Lisa can be reached at lisa.obrien@gfclinic.com
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The fight against cancer encompasses much more than the body's fight against a disease.
It's likely that you may confront a myriad of other emotional, social and financial issues.
Relationships with members of your family can be affected. Basic day-to-day transportation and housing issues can arise. Having a solid support system to help the patient deal with all of these other issues is just as important as having excellent medical care to fight cancer itself.
The Patient Care Coordinator at Clinic Cancer Care is a trained counselor who is available to help patients and their families manage these stresses.
Common stressors that patients and their families encounter include:
- Advanced directives
- Current or anticipated treatment problems
- Emotional distress
- Financial difficulties
- Housing, lodging and transportation
- Inadequate support system
- Insurance issues
- Parenting concerns
- Relationship issues
- Terminal illness
Social Worker
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Clinic Cancer Care is a trained counselor who is available to help patients and their families manage stress which arises from cancer treatment. Social work services include:
- Initial intake assessment
- Helping you and your family members cope with your cancer and its treatment
- Improving communication with healthcare providers, friends and family members
- Helping you to manage depression and anxiety and deal with current and past losses
- Providing stress management, relaxation techniques, visualization and imagery
- Assisting with financial, housing, lodging and transportation concerns
- Assisting with legal matters such as advanced directives
- Connecting you with community agencies and resources and acting as an advocate on your behalf
- Education
- Acting as a liaison in communicating your needs and concerns with other team members
- Individual, marital and family counseling and emotional support, including facilitating family meetings and problem solving
- Facilitating support groups which provide a safe place to share thoughts and feelings with others dealing with similar concerns and emotions
Survivorship Links
Community Outreach
The following services are offered to patients throughout the month. Contact Lisa O’Brien at 268- 3928 for information. Call to confirm your attendance at Support Group sessions, as dates or times may change.
Being a Part of Your Healing Process
Clinic Cancer Care Conference Center, 3000 15th Avenue South
Contact Clinic Cancer Care for current program dates.
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
This program is specifically designed to empower patients to become a part of their healing process by bringing their entire being into wholeness. This program focuses on strengthening the patient's immune system in order to soften the effects of both the illness and the treatment. Additional benefits of yoga include enhancing the patient's physical, mental and emotional wellness and strengthening his/her healing process.
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Breast Cancer Support
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
Third Thursday of each month.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
A support group that invites women to process emotions in relation to breast cancer and the impact it has on one's life.
Lisa O'Brien |
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Patient Support
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
Second Tuesday of every month
10:00 am - 11:30 am
A support group for people diagnosed with all types of cancer.
Lisa O'Brien, MSW |
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Caregiver Support
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
Second Monday of every month
10:00 am - 11:30 am
A support group for patients and their families. One-on-one support to caregivers is also available by appointment.
Lisa O'Brien, MSW |
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Prostate Cancer Support
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
Third Wednesday of every month
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
For men to discuss issues in relation to prostate cancer.
Lisa O Brien,MSW |
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Children and Cancer
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
Every Saturday
10:00 am - 11:30 am
A support group for children diagnosed with cancer and other serious illnesses.
Lisa O'Brien, MSW |
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Breast Cancer Screening Program
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
The Great Falls Clinic believes early detection is the best protection against breast cancer. Clinic Cancer Care is proud to offer free breast cancer screenings by appointment. The screening is performed by a registered nurse who is certified in clinical breast examination. She provides this free service which includes:
• clinical breast exam
• breast cancer education
• instruction on self breast exams
With referral by your physician, our nurse specialist can help to schedule you for a mammogram at the Rocky Mountain Breast Center. Most insurances pay for a mammogram.
Ronda |
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When Someone Has a Serious
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South
This group meets weekly for 6 weeks and new groups start the first Saturday of the month in January, May and September.
A support group to help children understand and express feelings when someone in their family has a serious illness.
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Wellness Seminar
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Third Wednesday of Every Month
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
The Clinic Cancer Care Wellness Seminar is hosted by a dietician who is available to answer your questions about nutrition and healthy eating.
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Gynecologic Cancer Support
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Second Monday of every month
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
For women to discuss issues related to gynecologic cancer.
Lisa O Brien, MSW |
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Support Group for Spouses & Significant Others of Men Diagnosed with Prostate, Testicular or Bladder Cancer
Clinic Cancer Care, 3000 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
Third Wednesday of every month.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
For spouses and significant others affected by prostate, testicular or bladder cancer.
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Cancer Survivors Art Therapy
Studio 706 - 706 7th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT
First Tuesday of Every Month
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Clinic Cancer Care offers Cancer Survivors Art Therapy, an enriching support service for those who are coping with their cancer experience, other life changes and loss. Art therapy is based on the idea that a creative act is therapeutic and an important part of the healing process. Working with the Clinic Cancer Care licensed clinical social worker, participants will use tools to paint, draw or sculpt and are encouraged to engage in a creative, expressive and healing art experience addressing their personal grief and loss.
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