As a medical oncology patient, you and your physician have access to a wide range of
outstanding cancer surgeons and intensive care staff who specialize in the care of cancer patients, as well as today's most advanced clinical services for diagnosis and treatment. Additional services include:
Nuclear medicine tests, which provide important information about the structure and function of organs in the body. Typically, a radioactive substance called a tracer is injected into a vein, producing an image that can be viewed by a doctor.
State-of-the-art radiation oncology therapies, which include external and internal radiation therapy; radiation therapy for bone marrow transplant; treatment and planning capability; high-precision, stereotactic radio-surgery for brain tumors; the first MRI guided radiation implant system for prostate cancer in the United States; and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), the most technologically advanced external beam radiation therapy treatment method.
Respiratory Therapy, if needed, such as lung function testing or chest physical therapy. Respiratory therapists also provide inhalable medications or oxygen.
Radiology services, including x-rays, ultrasound, PET-CT scans, CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and interoperative MRI.
Pain and Palliative Care program, provided by psychiatrists, anesthesiologists and psychiatric nurses who can consult with you about your mental and emotional health. This program is unique because it specializes in the management of pain and other physical, emotional, social and spiritual concerns that patients and their families face as they cope with a serious illness. Please speak with your doctor, nurse, social worker or chaplain if you feel that you might benefit from these services.
