Our Services
OVERVIEW
Comprehensive Cancer Care Coordination
We provide comprehensive educational and navigation support for clients and caregivers throughout the cancer journey. Our services are designed to help clients better understand information from their Treating Healthcare Providers, organize healthcare information, prepare questions, and navigate available resources.
Personalized Oncology Education
We help patients and families understand their cancer diagnosis in plain language so they can confidently participate in treatment decisions.
- Explanation of cancer diagnosis
- Education regarding information contained in pathology reports
- Education regarding laboratory information previously reviewed by your Treating Healthcare Provider
- Review of imaging reports
- Education regarding staging and prognosis information provided by your Treating Healthcare Providers
- Understanding molecular and genetic testing
- Medication and treatment education
- Side effect education
- Education regarding blood count results previously reviewed by your Treating Healthcare Provider
- Survivorship education
- Evidence-based educational resources tailored to the individual
Treatment Plan Overview
Get a clearer understanding of the treatment plan proposed by your Treating Healthcare Providers, including how it works and what questions you may want to discuss with your care team.
- Preparing patients for upcoming appointments
- Explaining the typical treatment pathway
- Assistance organizing medical records
- Coordination between multiple specialists
- Timeline planning
- Tracking appointments and testing
- Preparing questions for your Treating Healthcare Providers
- Guidance through transitions between treatments
- Assistance understanding referrals and navigating healthcare systems
Symptom & Side Effect Education
We provide education regarding commonly reported treatment-related symptoms and side effects and help you prepare questions and concerns to discuss with your treating healthcare team.
- Proactive management tips
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Education regarding commonly reported treatment effects.
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Preparing questions for your care team.
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Identifying concerns to raise with your Treating Healthcare Providers.
Clinical Trial Education
Provide education regarding clinical research opportunities. (No enrollment decisions or medical recommendations)
- Explaining what clinical trials are
- Discussing phases of clinical research
- Helping patients understand eligibility concepts
- Identifying questions to ask trial investigators
- Explaining informed consent documents
- Helping patients prepare for trial consultations
Caregiver Support
Designed specifically for families and caregivers, we provide the tools and information you need to care for your loved one without burning out.
- Understanding the diagnosis
- Medication organization
- Appointment preparation
- Communication strategies
- What symptoms require urgent medical attention
- Caregiver self-care
- Community resources
Second Opinion Assistance
Help patients maximize the value of second-opinion visits. Valsa does not provide medical second opinions or independently evaluate whether a particular treatment is medically appropriate.
- Organizing records before consultation
- Reviewing prior treatment history
- Preparing personalized question lists
- Explaining differences between treatment recommendations
- Helping patients understand recommendations afterward
- Guidance on obtaining outside records
Transition to Survivorship
As active treatment ends, we help you prepare for the next chapter with a long-term wellness and monitoring plan.
- Follow-up care scheduling
- Wellness and recovery goals
- Education regarding long-term treatment effects and questions to discuss with your healthcare team
Advanced Care Planning Education
Ensuring your comfort is always the priority by integrating symptom management and quality-of-life support early in your care. Educational assistance does not constitute legal advice or medical decision-making. Requirements for advance directives and related documents vary by state.
- Hospice education
- Palliative care education
- Advance directives
- Goals-of-care discussions
- Understanding available support resources