Nurse Practitioner and Nurses

Our nurse practitioner will help with:

  • Symptom and pain management
  • Patient education
  • Coordinating care with your oncologist and other providers
  • Helping to arrange hospice services, when appropriate. Learn more about our hospice services.

Palliative care nurses

Palliative care nurses are trained to help manage symptoms for patients living with cancer. Nurses are helpful with symptom and pain management and can also provide comfort and care to family members.

Contact us in Cancer Support Services, or call us at 202-877-CARE (2273).

110 Irving Street, NW · Washington, DC 20010 · MedStar Washington Hospital Center · (202) 877-7000