WORKING WITH CHARITIES
One cancer treatment.
One dedicated supportive protocol.
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway is a protocol-driven supportive care programme designed to work alongside conventional cancer treatment.
At Rowan Health, we do not offer generic cancer support.
We develop specific supportive care protocols for each type of oncology treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, antibody-based treatments, CAR-T cell therapy and surgery.
Each protocol is adapted to the patient’s diagnosis, planned treatment, physiological vulnerabilities, expected side-effect profile and recovery needs.
Each patient receives their own dedicated kit containing everything that is needed to confidently face side-effects and challenges as they appear.
Our aim is simple:
Preparing patients. Supporting treatment. Optimising recovery.
A Protocol-Driven Supportive Oncology Model
Cancer treatments do not affect every patient in the same way.
A patient receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy may face very different challenges from a patient receiving weekly paclitaxel, pelvic radiotherapy, immunotherapy, endocrine therapy or CAR-T cell therapy.
For this reason, supportive care cannot be generic.
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway is built around treatment-specific protocols.
Each protocol defines:
• What needs to be prepared before a specific treatment begins
• Which physiological systems are most likely to be challenged
• Which side effects are most likely to occur
• When those side effects are most likely to appear
• What supportive interventions may be introduced early
• What the patient needs in their Rowan Oncology Kit
• How recovery should be supported between cycles or after treatment
• How progress and outcomes should be monitored
This allows support to be planned before difficulties become established, rather than waiting for patients to deteriorate.
Treatment-Specific Support Protocols
Chemotherapy Support Protocols
Each chemotherapy regimen has its own pattern of expected side effects.
For example, one chemotherapy protocol may be more associated with neuropathy, another with mucositis, another with fatigue, nausea, nail changes or digestive symptoms.
Our chemotherapy support protocols are designed around the specific treatment being received.
Support may focus on:
• Preparing the patient before the first cycle
• Supporting liver, kidney, digestive and nervous system resilience
• Reducing the burden of predictable side effects
• Supporting recovery between cycles
• Responding immediately when symptoms appear
• Helping patients maintain function and quality of life throughout treatment
The protocol is adapted throughout treatment according to the patient’s response.
Radiotherapy Support Protocols
Radiotherapy side effects depend strongly on the area being treated.
A breast radiotherapy protocol is different from a pelvic radiotherapy protocol.
A head and neck radiotherapy protocol is different from a prostate or lung radiotherapy protocol.
Our radiotherapy support protocols are adapted according to:
• Treatment area
• Expected tissue reactions
• Fatigue risk
• Skin and mucosal vulnerability
• Swallowing, bowel, urinary or pelvic effects
• Risk of fibrosis or long-term tissue stiffness
• Recovery and rehabilitation needs
Support begins before radiotherapy starts and continues during and after treatment.
Immunotherapy Support Protocols
Immunotherapy requires a different supportive care logic from chemotherapy.
Because immunotherapy works through the immune system, side effects can involve immune-related inflammation affecting different organs.
Our immunotherapy support protocols focus on:
• Patient education
• Early recognition of warning signs
• Fatigue and sleep support
• Digestive monitoring
• Skin and inflammatory symptoms
• Emotional resilience
• Clear guidance on when to contact the oncology team
The priority is not to suppress the immune response indiscriminately but to support the patient safely while ensuring that concerning symptoms are escalated promptly.
Targeted Therapy Support Protocols
Targeted therapies act on specific molecular pathways and can create treatment-specific side-effect patterns.
Our targeted therapy protocols may address:
• Fatigue
• Skin reactions
• Nail changes
• Digestive symptoms
• Mouth problems
• Blood pressure or metabolic effects where relevant
• Long-term treatment tolerance
Support is adapted to the specific medicine and the patient’s individual response.
Hormonal Therapy Support Protocols
Hormonal therapy is often prescribed for several years.
Because of this, supportive care must focus not only on short-term symptoms but also on long-term adherence and quality of life.
Our hormonal therapy support protocols may focus on:
• Hot flushes
• Sleep disruption
• Joint and muscle pain
• Fatigue
• Mood and emotional changes
• Cognitive symptoms
• Sexual wellbeing
• Long-term resilience
The aim is to help patients continue daily life while adapting to the long-term effects of treatment.
Antibody-Based Treatment Support Protocols
Antibody-based therapies vary widely.
Some are used alone, while others are combined with chemotherapy or delivered as antibody-drug conjugates.
Our protocols are adapted according to the specific treatment and may focus on:
• Fatigue
• Skin and mucosal symptoms
• Digestive effects
• Infusion-related reactions
• Neuropathy risk where relevant
• Recovery between treatment cycles
CAR-T Cell Therapy Support Protocols
CAR-T cell therapy can be physically and emotionally demanding.
Supportive care must be adapted to the intensity of the treatment and the recovery period afterwards.
Our CAR-T support protocols may focus on:
• Preparation before treatment
• Physical resilience
• Fatigue and deconditioning
• Cognitive and emotional recovery
• Post-treatment rehabilitation
• Family and carer support
• Long-term survivorship needs
This protocol is always delivered with careful respect for the oncology team’s monitoring and safety instructions.
Surgery Support Protocols
Cancer surgery requires preparation and recovery support.
Our surgery support protocols may focus on:
• Preparing the patient before surgery
• Supporting physical resilience
• Reducing deconditioning
• Supporting post-operative comfort
• Scar and tissue recovery
• Mobility and rehabilitation
• Digestive or pelvic recovery where relevant
• Preparing for chemotherapy or radiotherapy after surgery
The Four Phases of Each Protocol
Every treatment-specific protocol follows the same overall structure.
Phase One — Before Treatment
Before treatment begins, we assess the patient’s current health, treatment plan and likely areas of vulnerability.
This allows us to prepare the body, educate the patient and provide the correct Rowan Oncology Kit before side effects appear.
The objective is to help the patient begin treatment feeling prepared, informed and supported.
Phase Two — During Treatment
During active treatment, the protocol focuses on supporting the systems most affected by the oncology treatment being received.
Support is adapted according to symptoms, treatment timing and patient response.
The aim is to respond early, reduce unnecessary suffering and help the patient maintain function and confidence throughout treatment.
Phase Three — Between Cycles or Treatment Sessions
Between cycles, the protocol focuses on recovery.
This may include fatigue management, digestive support, sleep optimisation, tissue recovery, physical rehabilitation and preparation for the next treatment phase.
This stage is essential because many patients struggle most between oncology appointments.
Phase Four — After Treatment and Survivorship
Support continues after treatment has finished.
Many patients are discharged from active oncology treatment while still experiencing fatigue, neuropathy, brain fog, pain, digestive symptoms, deconditioning or emotional distress.
Our survivorship protocols support recovery, rehabilitation, confidence, return to daily life and long-term quality of life.
Our Patient Oncology Kit
Every patient receives a personalised oncology kit matched to their treatment-specific protocol.
The kit is prepared before treatment begins so that the patient already has the appropriate resources available when side effects and challenges appear.
Depending on the protocol, the kit may include:
• Individualised remedies
• Homeopathic medicines
• Herbal preparations
• Nutritional supplements
• Medicinal oral care products
• Skin products
• Treatment-specific healthcare products
• Monitoring equipment such as thermometers
• Practical treatment accessories
• A personalised guide explaining when and how each item should be used
This is a key part of the model.
Instead of waiting until symptoms become severe, patients already have the tools, guidance and support they need to respond promptly.
For the patient, this means:
“I understand what may happen. I have what I need. I know what to do. I feel confident and supported.”
Why This Matters for Treatment Adherence
Treatment side effects can sometimes contribute to distress, reduced confidence, dose delays, dose reductions or treatment interruption.
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway is designed to reduce the burden of unmanaged side effects by preparing patients in advance and supporting them continuously.
Our aim is to help patients:
• Feel safer and more confident
• Recognise symptoms earlier
• Respond promptly when side effects appear
• Maintain function and quality of life
• Remain better supported throughout treatment
• Reduce the risk that unmanaged symptoms contribute to avoidable disruption
This benefits patients, charities and oncology teams.
Benefits for Cancer Charities
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway helps charities offer a higher level of practical cancer support.
Partner organisations can provide beneficiaries with:
• Protocol-based supportive oncology care
• Treatment-specific patient pathways
• Personalised Rowan Oncology Kits
• Structured education and self-management
• Support before, during and after treatment
• Survivorship and recovery support
• Outcome-focused service development
This way, charities can offer highly structured, clinically informed supportive care pathway.
Benefits for Oncology Teams
The programme is designed to complement conventional oncology care.
It does not replace oncologists, specialist nurses, GPs or hospital services.
Instead, it strengthens the supportive care around the patient.
By preparing patients, supporting early symptom recognition and helping manage treatment-related challenges, the pathway may help oncology teams by:
• Improving patient preparedness
• Reinforcing education
• Encouraging timely reporting of concerning symptoms
• Supporting treatment tolerance
• Reducing the burden of unmanaged side effects
• Supporting recovery between treatment cycles
The patient remains under the care of their oncology team at all times.
Partnership Models
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway can be delivered through different partnership formats.
Embedded Support Clinics
Regular clinics delivered within a charity, hospice or cancer support centre.
Referral Partnership
Patients are referred to Rowan Health for a treatment-specific supportive care pathway.
Funded Patient Pathways
A charity funds a set number of patient places within the programme.
Survivorship Programme
Structured post-treatment recovery and rehabilitation support.
Education Workshops
PSessions for patients, carers, volunteers or support workers.
Pilot Project
A defined patient group, outcome framework and review period to evaluate feasibility and impact.
Measuring What Matters
We believe supportive care should be meaningful and measurable.
Depending on the partnership, outcome monitoring may include:
• Fatigue
• Pain
• Sleep
• Physical function
• Neuropathy
• Digestive symptoms
• Quality of life
• Confidence in self-management
• Treatment adherence
• Recovery and survivorship outcomes
This helps charities demonstrate the value of the support provided and helps Rowan Health continuously improve the pathway.
Cancer Information and Ressources
Patient awarness is central to the Rowan Oncology Support Pathway.
Patients are more confident when they understand their treatment, expected side effects and when to seek help.
Rowan Health has developed a Cancer Information Hub covering:
About Rowan Health
Rowan Health is a specialist supportive care clinic based in Edinburgh.
Our work focuses on cancer support, palliative and supportive care, chronic and complex health conditions, rehabilitation and recovery.
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway brings together integrative medicine, treatment-specific protocols, patient education, rehabilitation and outcome-focused care into one coordinated supportive oncology model.
Alongside clinical delivery, we support innovative community-based models of supportive care that improve patient outcomes while remaining financially sustainable.
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with charities, healthcare providers, academic institutions and funding organisations interested in service development, evaluation and future research projects.
Meet the Team
Julien Baron-Meyet
Clinical Director — Rowan Oncology Support Pathway
Julien Baron-Meyet is an Integrative Medicine Consultant with more than twenty years of clinical experience supporting people with cancer, chronic illness and complex health conditions.
His work focuses on developing personalised supportive care protocols that integrate with conventional treatment pathways, helping patients prepare for treatment, manage treatment-related challenges and support recovery.
Stephanie Baron-Meyet
Director of Patient Recovery & Rehabilitation
Stephanie Baron-Meyet leads patient education, recovery support, rehabilitation and programme coordination within the Rowan Oncology Support Pathway.
Her background combines clinical practice, service development, health and community support, outcome-focused care and patient transition work.
She plays a central role in helping patients feel informed, supported and equipped throughout treatment and recovery.
Why Partner with Rowan Health
The Rowan Oncology Support Pathway offers charities a structured, protocol-driven model of supportive oncology care.
It is designed to be:
• Treatment-specific
• Proactive
• Personalised
• Practical
• Measurable
• Adaptable
• Supportive before, during and after treatment
It gives patients a clear pathway, a personalised Rowan Oncology Kit and ongoing clinical support throughout the cancer journey.
For charities, it offers a practical way to expand supportive care and deliver meaningful benefit to people living with and beyond cancer.
Research, Evaluation and Innovation
Supportive cancer care is an evolving field.
Alongside clinical delivery, we are interested in developing and evaluating innovative community-based models of supportive care that improve patient outcomes while remaining financially sustainable.
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with charities, healthcare providers, academic institutions and funding organisations interested in service development, evaluation and future research projects.
Get in Touch
If your organisation supports people living with cancer, we would be delighted to discuss how the Rowan Oncology Support Pathway could support your beneficiaries.
Whether you are exploring a pilot project, a funded patient pathway, an embedded clinic or a survivorship programme, we can help design a partnership model adapted to your needs.
Together, we can help more people feel prepared, supported and equipped throughout cancer treatment and recovery.
Contact Rowan Health to discuss partnership opportunities.