Download Cancer Center Services - Douglas County Hospital

Contact Information
Board-Certified Physicians and
Team of Experts at the Cancer
Center
• Medical Oncologist/Hematologist
• Radiation Oncologist
• Radiologists
• Surgeons
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Dietitians
• Social Workers
• Laboratory Professionals
• Rehabilitation Professionals
• Hospice/Palliative Care Professionals
Our oncology experts are dedicated
to providing quality cancer care near
home and family. For more information
contact the Cancer Center at Douglas
County Hospital 320.762.6650 or visit our
website at www.dchospital.com
Cancer Center Services:
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Supportive Services
Supportive Services are an integral part of
the healing, recovery, and comfort for both
the patient and their families. Supportive
services available on site or by referral may
include:
• Rehabilitation and Speech Therapy
• Lymphedema Program
• Reach to Recovery Breast Cancer Support
• Look Good Feel Better
• Palliative Care
• Hospice
• American Cancer Society
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology
Surgical Services
Consulting Services
Douglas County Hospital is an accredited
community hospital cancer center
from the Commission on Cancer of the
American College of Surgeons.
Supportive Services
Our mission is to provide
personal care and treatment
which includes both the
physical and emotional needs
of you and your family.
Radiation Oncology
CentraCare Radiation Oncology at Douglas
County Hospital opened in October, 1998.
This is a collaborative relationship between
CentraCare Health System-Melrose and the
Douglas County Hospital.
Medical Oncology
Medical oncology uses medicine to treat
cancer. Medicines include chemotherapy
(which maybe given intravenously or by pills),
hormones, or biologic therapy (antibodies).
Medical oncologists are physicians with
specialized knowledge and training in the care,
management, and treatment for individuals
with cancer. The medical oncologist is
responsible to direct and manage the best
treatment option to meet your needs and
diagnosis.
Our medical oncology unit features:
• Eight private, comfortable, individual treatment areas
• Oncology-certified nursing staff
• Individual patient and family education
• Nutritional counseling
• Referrals for other services
Radiation therapy uses radiation to safely and
effectively treat cancer and other diseases.
Radiation therapy may also be prescribed
to treat symptoms which may be caused
by growing tumors or cancers. A radiation
oncologist is specially trained in utilizing
radiation therapy to treat a variety of cancers.
The radiation oncologist plans and prescribes
the type and amount of radiation for cancer
treatments.
Diagnostic & Interventional
Radiology
Imaging studies are intended to
provide the physician with a road
map to target areas of cancer and
cancer growth in your body. Imaging
services available at Alexandria CDI
located at Douglas County Hospital:
• X-Rays
• CAT Scan (computerized axial
tomography)
• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
• Ultrasound
• PET Scan (positron emission tomography) CT
Surgical and Consulting Services
Surgery may be a treatment option for some
patients. The following surgical specialties are
available at Douglas County Hospital:
• General
• Orthopedic
• Ophthalmology
• Urology
• Ear/Nose/Throat
• Gynecology
• Spine
Other physician disciplines and specialties
available on a consulting basis include:
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Nephrology
• Neuro-Oncology
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Pain Specialist