Individualized Cancer Coaching

A diagnosis of cancer brings numerous emotions and often a feeling of being overwhelmed. People with cancer may find themselves with many questions after they leave the doctor’s office. This is a normal experience, as the amount of information provided can cover multiple topics and unfamiliar medical terms can cause confusion. Get the support and attention you need to tackle your situation and to live well during and after your cancer treatment. Let Guide for Hope provide support and assistance in navigating this journey.

Hope For Your Cancer Journey is a new offering that provides clients with questions to ask and things they can do to gain control. While our Coaches would like to be available at all times, we believe this is a wonderful resource for when your coach is not available. The book can be purchased at www.westbowpress.com, on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobles.

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Why Choose Us for Cancer Coaching?

Compassionate, Qualified, and Experienced Coach

Flexible Payment Methods Available

Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Efficient Staff

Outstanding Client Care

Personalized Coaching Services

Notary Services offered in PA

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Contact Us for Personalized Coaching Sessions

Here at Guide for Hope, you will receive dependable services, undivided attention, and compassionate guidance from a Christian perspective, throughout your cancer journey. Simply click on the Schedule An Appointment link above.

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Client Testimonials

“In February of 2018, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I connected with Ruth through a friend. I had multitudes of unanswered questions. Because of her 25 years of knowledge, she was able to calm my fears and enabled me to move forward with my treatment.

To me, she was a shelter in a storm.” Anonymous

"Speaking directly with a very experienced Oncology Nurse is like finding a beacon of hope in a time of need. Ruth’s vast Oncology intelligence and experience hits every single mark. It’s Ruth’s generous and graceful manner that literally make for “A Guide for Hope”. Everyone I have sent to her thanks ME for my help sending them to her. Don’t wait. Call her now, she can undoubtedly help you." Michelle from New York

How Our Cancer Coach Can Help

Cancer coaches are qualified professionals who assist your doctor and family in ensuring you understand the information provided by your healthcare team, allowing you to make informed decisions. They offer personalized and undivided attention to each client to discuss the options provided by their doctor. They can also discuss non-medical and nutritional suggestions from family/friends. Cancer coaches also provide helpful and personalized suggestions for coping with day-to-day challenges while undergoing cancer treatment. They are your go-to person for any questions or needs regarding your diagnosis and treatment. Your cancer coach is a support throughout the course of your diagnosis. Cancer coaches can help you put your diagnosis into perspective, take a step back, and get yourself together again mentally and emotionally. They help patients realize that they do have options. If you are unable to leave your home or live out of state, we will work with you over the phone or through video chat for your coaching sessions wherever you are in the USA.

Cancer Coaching

Guiding You Through Your Cancer Journey

Guide for Hope offers personalized cancer coaching tailored to your specific needs. We help you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan, so you can focus on your day-to-day activities.

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Cancer Coaching Services

There is a lot of information out there on cancer. Individualized coaching can help you focus on what is most relevant for your diagnosis. We can help you understand what information needs to be discussed with your cancer care team such as taking supplements versus information that can improve your quality of life without potentially impacting your treatment, for example taking a yoga class.

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Benefits of Having a Cancer Coach at Your Side

Professional support for times you feel overwhelmed.

Guidance regarding unfamiliar medical terms and questions to ask your cancer team.

Confidence in managing treatment side effects.

Hope for the future.

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Request Cancer Coaching Sessions

Get the strength you need to survive and thrive with cancer. Aside from your oncologist and your loved ones, our cancer coach is here to support you through your journey.

Schedule an Initial Consulting Appointment today.

What to Expect From Coaching Sessions

Most cancer patients need more support up front, at the time of diagnosis, when they are trying to make sense of the changes occurring in their life. It is often difficult to remember everything that has been shared by the healthcare team. Sometimes a specific word or action becomes the focus of thoughts and bringing that focus into perspective becomes essential. As a result, we suggest a 3-session package with additional sessions as needed.

Session 1 - Work through diagnosis, questions, and understanding of cancer treatments.
Session 2 - Become empowered to ask for more information, know the questions to ask, and find resources for improving your day-to-day journey.
Session 3 - Learn more about managing your treatment side effects and how nutrition can improve outcomes.
Additional sessions as needed.
Email support available at any time.
Our cancer coaches pray for each client and their family daily

Meet Our founder

Ruth Phillips, Certified Holistic Cancer Coach

Guide for Hope started organically as friends and family reached out to Ruth for support and advice after being diagnosed with cancer. As a licensed registered nurse in Pennsylvania with 25 years of clinical experience in Oncology, Ruth was able to take her passion for helping cancer patients and extend it from the clinical environment to supporting individuals at home. Ruth offers a guiding hand to help you with questions from understanding your pathology report to personalized information with support options reflective of your individual diagnosis.

Education / Awards

Master's in Health Communications, 2015 Boston University, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1991 Pensacola Christian College, Pensacola, FL
Certification in Holistic Cancer Coaching, Oncology Nursing, and Medical Affairs
Nominee for the National Cancer Institutes Director Award 2019

Set Up an Appointment With a Cancer Coach

Become empowered to succeed in your battle with the help of our cancer coach. During the session, we will provide you with helpful oncology information, resources and tools needed to create an individualized support plan that suits your situation. We are here when you need us. Get in touch with us today to set up an appointment.

Helpful Information

Browse Cancer Information Resources

Guide for Hope is dedicated to providing you with helpful information and resources. We aim to help you understand your situation better by providing knowledge about your cancer and information to help in managing oncology treatments.

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Cancer Information Resources

Top cancer websites are listed below as well as a link to our Facebook page.

Guide for Hope Facebook page

American Cancer Society

National Cancer Institute

Leukemia and Lymphoma information

Family Reach (financial lifeline for families fighting cancer)

My Health 360 (a local integrative and holistic medicine office to support patients in Eastern Montgomery County PA)

Beat Cancer.Org

AuntBertha.com (local resources based on zip code)

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I'll Be With You Till The End

Questions About Cancer? Schedule an Appointment

At Guide for Hope, we help you to become empowered allowing you to make the best possible informed decisions. If you have any questions about cancer therapies and other cancer-related topics, feel free to call or email us. Our knowledgeable staff will get back to you shortly. We hope to hear from you soon!

Email: ruth@guideforhope.com

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