Collaborating with VOA for Improved Psychosocial Care & Outcomes for Our Patients
Virginia Oncology Associates partners with Cerula Care to enhance your cancer care experience. Through personalized support services, Cerula Care helps ease the burden of treatment while prioritizing your emotional well-being and psychosocial care. Discover how adding Cerula Care to your care team can support you every step of the way.
Through virtual visits & services, patients are able to:
- Stay on track with treatment
- Manage practical concerns
- Manage stress reactions, which can impact treatment
- Navigate all the emotions associated with your journey
To learn more, call (984) 263-5541 or schedule your complimentary 15-minute welcome call.
Listen to our podcast episode about psychosocial care and cancer care.
VOA medical oncologist Dr. Nina Balanchivadze, palliative care psychiatrist Dr. Kyle Lavin, and cancer survivor Melissa discuss the important role psychosocial care plays in cancer treatment and recovery. We dive into the emotional challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis, the benefits of Cerula Care’s collaborative care model, and the importance of integrating emotional health support into cancer care from the very beginning.
Patients using Cerula Care as part of their cancer treatment have reported:
- Improved mood for 60% of patients
- Better adherence to treatment plans for 60% of patients
- Reduced anxiety reported by more than half
- 90% would recommend Cerula Care to others facing cancer
What does it cost to use Cerula Care?
Medicaid: $0 cost
Medicare: Standard Medicare cost-sharing (copay or coinsurance) depending on your plan.
Commercial Insurance: Cost depends on your insurance plan. Our team will review your benefits with you before enrollment.
Get started
Call (984) 263-5541, or schedule your complimentary 15-minute welcome call.
Does Collaborative Care to Support Your Psychosocial Care Really Work?
Team members at Virginia Oncology Associates have participated in research studies that seek to better understand the value of services such as Cerula Care for their patients. In ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology in June 2025, the results showed, “By integrating behavioral health into oncology treatment, this model demonstrates a scalable, impactful solution to enhance patient outcomes.”
A study of breast cancer patients was published by the American Society for Cancer Research in February 2026, which concluded that “Cerula Care’s virtual collaborative care model was associated with meaningful improvements in depression, anxiety, oncology visit and treatment adherence, and quality of life among patients with breast cancer.”
These studies reinforce the value of using collaborative care to improve your quality of life and support your psychosocial care during cancer treatment.
Cerula Care at Virginia Oncology Associates
Cancer treatment can be difficult, and you don’t have to face it alone. We encourage our patients to take advantage of this program, particularly if they’re feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Virtual visits with compassionate professionals and services designed to ease the challenges of treatment can help you feel more supported throughout your cancer journey. Schedule your complimentary 15-minute welcome call.