The following is an overview of services and programs offered through Comprehensive Cancer Center:
Brain Tumor
CCC offers consultation and treatment for the care of benign and malignant brain tumors. The multidisciplinary team includes radiation oncologists, physicists and radiation therapists. Using some of the latest medical advances, research and technology, we offer patients a variety of treatment options. They may include: pre-irradiation chemotherapy, experimental chemotherapy with and without bone marrow/stem cell transplantation and Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
Breast Cancer and Breast Health Program
As part of our comprehensive approach to cancer care, CCC features the Comprehensive Breast Center, a full-service breast health facility. We offer low-dose screening and diagnostic mammography, clinical breast examinations, instruction in breast self-exam, breast cancer risk assessment and counseling, and support groups for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Through the Pretreatment Planning Conference and Second Opinion Service, the Breast Center provides consultation to a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The multi-disciplinary breast cancer team includes two surgical oncologists. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy stem cell transplantation and hormonal therapy are among the treatment options offered. Patients can be seen for consultation or ongoing care.
Gastrointestinal Cancers
The Gastrointestinal Cancer program features those experienced in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Malignancies who treat cancers of the colon, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas and rectum. Patients are seen for consultation or ongoing cancer care. The GI Program offers a variety of treatment options which may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
Gynecologic/Women's Cancer Services
Comprehensive Breast Center offers a full-time program for gynecologic oncology and women's cancer services. Our board-certified gynecologic oncologists are available for consultation on cancer of a woman's reproductive organs including the vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries. Services include screening, diagnosis, pre-treatment planning, treatment and follow-up care. Various aspects of care are provided, including, where necessary, chemotherapy, surgery and coordination of radiation therapy.
Lung Cancer
Our Center offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of patients with lung cancer. The team uses some of the latest medical advances and research utilizing chemotherapy, gene therapy, three dimensional radiation therapy and surgery. Patients are seen for consultation or ongoing cancer care.
Lymphoma
Patients are seen for consultation or ongoing cancer care. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, gene therapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
Melanoma/Skin Cancer
We offer a multidisciplinary team approach to the surgical and medical treatment of melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Patients are seen for consultation or ongoing cancer care. Treatment options may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma patients are seen for consultation or ongoing treatment, including chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation, radiation therapy and surgery.
Prostate Cancer
Our team utilizes some of the latest medical advances, research and technology in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with prostate cancer. Treatment options may nclude chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy (both high dose and low dose) and surgery. Experienced teams address the preservation or restoration of sexual potency, improved muscle strength and endurance for better bladder control, osteoporosis and the management of bone pain. Patients can be seen for consultation or ongoing cancer care.
Sarcoma
The multidisciplinary team offers comprehensive treatment plans for patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Pre-operative chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and in certain circumstances, bone marrow/stem cell transplantation may be used to treat this disease.