Symptom Management Services - Blue Ridge Cancer Care

What is the Symptom Management Service?

Helping You Have More Good Days

Blue Ridge Cancer Care has created the Symptom Management Service (SMS) to support patients and their families as they navigate the symptoms, stress, and anxiety that can come with cancer and its treatments.

Our goal is simple: help you feel better, function better, and focus on what matters most.

How We Help

The Symptom Management Service focuses on relieving common and challenging symptoms, including:

Pain
Nausea & vomiting
Loss of appetite
Constipation & diarrhea
Fatigue
And other treatment-related symptoms

Comprehensive Support for You and Your Family

Beyond physical symptoms, SMS provides whole-person support:

Emotional support for patients and loved ones
Guidance to improve communication with your care team and family
Help clarifying your goals for care and treatment
Assistance with advance care planning documents

Your Care Team

Dr. Giovanni Elia, our dedicated Symptom Management specialist, works closely with:

Medical Oncologists
Nurse Navigators
Social Workers

Together, this team focuses on improving your quality of life at any stage during or after cancer treatment.

Convenient Access to Care

Available in Roanoke and Blacksburg offices
Telehealth visits available when appropriate