Support Services
Clinical Social Worker
Provides counseling support for cancer patients and their families. Kathryn Atkins LCSW, LCAS, CSI | 828-213-2514 For HOPE A Women's Cancer Center patients please contact Alice Myer, MSW, LCSW | 828-670-8403
Financial Counselor
Provides assistance with estimates, payment options, drug assistance, and understanding insurance benefits.
Briana Taylor: 828-213-6569
Nicotine Dependence Program
Offers top-quality, evidence-based care in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner. With the understanding that all individuals are unique, the Nicotine Dependence Program will work with each patient to develop a customized plan to quit his/her tobacco. 828-213-2222, option 2
Nurse Navigators
Our nurse navigators provide education, resources, coordination, advocacy and emotional support.
- Brain and Neurological Cancer:
- Sandra Petersen: 828-213-2506
- Lung Cancer
- Carol Logan-Thompson: 828-213-2504
- Jessica Hansman: 828-213-2898
- Breast Cancer:
- Brandy Firmin: 828-213-2508
- Head and Neck Cancer:
- Lynnea Skiman: 828-213-2596
- GYN Cancer:
- Pam Rowell: 828-670-8403
Patient Resource Navigator
Provides assistance with transportation, lodging, wigs, financial assistance and insurance, prescription assistance and other community resources
American Cancer Society Representative 828-213-2505
Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy
Offers Physical Therapy for lymphedema, decreased range of motion, peripheral neuropathy, incontinence, balance problems, pain and fatigue. Offers Speech Therapy for speech and voice issues, swallowing issues and cognitive impairment. | 828-213-2222, option 2 Physician referral is required.
Retail Pharmacy
Located on the first floor of the Mission Cancer Center. We offer patients and families the convenience of obtaining prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and personal care products. | 828-213-2950
Chaplain
Through a compassionate and listening presence, the Chaplain provides supportive counseling to cancer patients and their families who are dealing with the emotional, spiritual and social changes that a cancer diagnosis often brings. Brett McKey 828-213-2337
Support Groups
Mission Cancer offers a variety of support groups for patients, survivors and caregivers to gather and provide support, discussion and community. Please click on the links below to view the current available support groups, schedules, times and meeting locations.
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
Meets the second Thursday of every month, from 4:30 – 6 pm.
SECU Cancer Center
21 Hospital Drive, Suite 120
Asheville, NC 28801
828-213-2500
For more information, please call 828-213-2596.