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Compass
Cancer Care
What is Compass
Cancer Care?
Multidisciplinary Oncology
Support Services
Compass Cancer Care uses a
multidisciplinary team approach to
support you and your loved ones
throughout the cancer journey. Your
personal cancer care team will work in
partnership with you to address the
variety of needs associated with a
cancer diagnosis. These include the
physical components as well as the
emotional, social and practical factors,
which ultimately impact treatment
outcomes and quality of life. The goal of
Compass Cancer Care is to ensure you
and your loved ones receive the genuine
Oncology Services
support and guidance you deserve.
2335 E. Kashian Lane, Suite 301
Fresno, CA 93701
559.459.5513
Oncology Services
What To Expect
Compass Cancer Care is designed to meet a
variety of your needs from the time of diagnosis,
into treatment and beyond. We encourage you
to have your closest loved one or caregiver with
you as they are a vital source of support.
Integrated Care Services
Nurse Navigation
You will have a personal nurse navigator
who will be your single point of contact for
questions and concerns while serving as a vital
link between you and your healthcare team.
At your first appointment, you will complete
Specialized
Nutritional Care
A registered dietitian will offer you the support
and education regarding the nutritional needs
you may encounter at any phase of your
treatment and recovery.
a questionnaire which will provide us with
an understanding of your unique needs and
concerns. You will then meet with members
from our multidisciplinary team who will
provide specialized oncology support services
to address the variety of factors associated
with cancer treatment and recovery.
This patient-centered approach will allow
your cancer care team to provide the most
Palliative Care
Mind–Body Wellness
Palliative care focuses on managing pain,
The emotional, practical, social, and spiritual
symptoms and treatment related side effects.
impact of a cancer diagnosis is our primary
Research has shown that initiating palliative
concern. Our holistic comprehensive approach
care early on improves quality of life and
to all areas of your life ensures that we treat
enhances treatment outcomes.
you as a person first and the cancer last.
individualized and effective care for you and
your loved ones. We will work closely with your
physicians to communicate and achieve your
personalized goals of care.
The needs of you and your loved one
may change across the continuum of care.
Regardless of where you are along this journey,
our team is dedicated to ensuring constant
support. We will continually assess your needs
and offer the necessary services essential to
helping you adapt to life after cancer.
Rehabilitative Care
Our highly trained rehabilitation specialists
provide proactive assessments and individualized
treatment to address the various physical and
cognitive impacts associated with surgery,
chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Our
goal is to improve quality of life while
maximizing treatment recovery.