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Whole-Person Care
Cancer is a physical and emotional trial that tests the body, mind, and spirit. At Saint Anthony Memorial, we believe that our patients deserve comprehensive, dignified oncology care. This is why we focus on the whole person, not just the cancer. We want every person who walks through our doors to experience quality care, and quality of life.
In our goal of providing personalized, patient-centered oncology care, we at the Saint Anthony Memorial Oncology Program offer a knowledgeable, expertly trained staff that includes physicians, dedicated nurses, and therapists who specialize in cancer care. With experience, state-of-the-art technology, and powerful treatment options, they serve each patient in a comfortable and positive environment. Our ACS-certified cancer program doesn’t just involve diagnosis and treatment; we also take special care to address the emotional aspect of cancer, providing guidance, support, and compassion along the way.
Our concern for our patients’ day-to-day life extends to their family’s needs as well. Our community location allows patients and families to stay close to home, and support is available to family members and caregivers as well.
At Saint Anthony Memorial, we not only care for our patients’ needs, but we also make a difference in their lives.
Oncology Services
Saint Anthony Memorial offers a full array of oncology services, including:
- Assessments for risks of cancer
- Screenings and examinations for early detection
- Advanced diagnostic testing with timely results
- The latest in treatment options
- Education for risk reduction and lifestyle modification
- Support groups for cancer survivors
The patient’s best resource is the oncology staff, which includes an oncology nurse liaison who assists the patient as his or her personal guide and advocate. The oncology nurse liaison coordinates clinical care while providing resources, education, and emotional support through diagnosis and treatment. A variety of support staff, including a social worker, a financial consultant, and pastoral and nutritional counselors, helps the patient with what can be complicated non-medical issues. They educate patients, families, and caregivers so that they are able to make informed decisions. Above all, they lend a helping hand or a listening ear whenever it is needed.
Breast Health
Located on the first floor of the hospital, with its own private entrance, Breast Health provides services that promote good breast health and early detection, as well as advanced diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for breast cancer. Read more...
The Oncology Unit
Patients receiving inpatient oncology care do so in the homelike, patient-centered environment of the Oncology Unit, which offers thirty private rooms. Read more...
Michiana Cancer Treatment Center
The latest advancements in radiation therapy are administered at the Michiana Cancer Treatment Center, an independent oncology service adjacent to Saint Anthony Memorial. Read more...
Clinical Trials
We believe that research is an important part of fighting cancer. Saint Anthony Memorial enrolls patient volunteers in clinical trials, research studies that explore new ways to treat cancer. Read more...
Tumor Registry
The Oncology Program at Saint Anthony Memorial seeks to continuously improve cancer diagnosis and treatment and reduce the occurrence of cancer-related illness and death. Read more...
Prostate Seed Implant Treatment
Saint Anthony Memorial offers the latest technology of prostate seed implant treatment for prostate cancer. Read more... |