Grand Valley Oncology
Grand Junction, CO 81505
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology is committed to improving our patients and their families’ quality of life right here on the Western Slope. We understand that access to care, comfort and compassion is important in treating cancer. In recognizing this we offer a patient-centered approach that treats the whole patient and not just the disease. We put patients first.
Oncology Social Support Services
Research informs us that every person diagnosed with cancer experiences distress at some point throughout treatment. It is normal for patients to feel sad, fearful and helpless. Distress may range from minor anxiety and stress-related symptoms to severe depression that challenges the patient’s ability to cope.
Research also states that managing distress positively affects treatment outcomes and patient well-being. Therefore, Grand Valley Oncology offers complimentary social support services to patients and their families to help mitigate symptoms of distress.
As part of this free service:
- We help the patient and their loved one’s cope with a cancer diagnosis.
- We teach stress-reduction techniques, behavior modification and cognitive reframing skills.
- We support our patients as they make informed decisions regarding health care.
- We help you access community and national resources, including transportation to treatment, SSI, Medicaid and financial assistance grants.
- We help you better understand and complete advanced directives.
- We advocate for the patient from the point of diagnosis through treatment and/or survivorship.
Meet Your Social Worker
Hannah Tucker holds a Master's in Social Work from Colorado Mesa University. As an oncology social worker, she provides emotional support, practical resources, and advocacy for patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. Hannah offers individual, couples and family counseling, facilitates support groups, and assists with advance care planning and resource navigation, including guidance on care options, disability resources, and life-planning discussions.
