Cancer care involves more than medical treatment alone. Our care coordination team is here to guide and support you throughout your entire care journey—helping ensure you receive the right care at the right time.
Ongoing care coordination is provided by experienced oncology clinicians and dedicated support staff who work closely with you during treatment and beyond. Your care coordinator serves as your primary point of contact, helping you manage not only your medical needs, but also the physical, emotional, and practical challenges that may arise along the way.
Our care coordination services include:
- Symptom monitoring and management, with timely support to address side effects and improve comfort.
- Medication and diagnosis education, so you feel informed and confident in your care.
- Nutritional guidance and support, helping you maintain strength and overall well-being.
- Identification and support for barriers to care, including transportation, financial concerns, and access to community resources.
- Personalized care planning, ensuring your treatment plan aligns with your needs and goals.
- Care navigation and communication, helping coordinate between your oncologist, specialists, and other providers.
We also recognize that everyday challenges—such as transportation difficulties, food insecurity, caregiver strain, or financial stress—can affect your health. By proactively identifying and addressing these non-medical factors, our team helps reduce avoidable emergency visits, improve your experience during treatment, and support better outcomes.
Survivorship Care
Your care doesn’t end when treatment does. Our survivorship program supports your long-term health and quality of life after active cancer treatment.
We provide individualized survivorship care plans, ongoing monitoring, and guidance to help you transition with confidence. Our team also connects you with community-based resources that support physical wellness, emotional health, and survivorship-related needs—so you feel supported every step of the way.
From diagnosis through survivorship, our goal is to care for the whole person—helping you feel supported, informed, and never alone in your care.
Meet Your Social Worker
Dana Zager, MA, ATR-BC, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C, ACHP-SW
After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Dana earned her master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. She is a Board-certified oncology social worker with over 30 years of experience in mental health and end-of-life care. She is a valuable resource for Zangmeister Cancer patients as a Board-certified art therapist with qualifications in hospice and palliative care.
Dana is here to help guide patients through the variety of programs and services available to support them and their loved ones. She will provide emotional support while answering your questions and concerns.