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| Comprehensive Breast Cancer Program Providers |
The Comprehensive Breast Care Program is the only one of its kind in the 10-county area which utilizes a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, mammographers, registered nurses and cancer registrar to review every diagnosis of breast cancer.
This program educates breast cancer patients diagnosed at Lima Memorial on their specific type of cancer and the latest treatment and plastic surgery options available to them. Individuals are informed of support groups, how to consult health insurance plans, question to ask physicians and more. Lima Memorial will also help in the coordination of patient appointments. The more education a patient receives the better prepared he or she is to face this life altering disease with courage and confidence.
The Inpatient Setting is often the first place a patient hears of his or her diagnosis. Our staff is trained in oncology care and has many years of experience in the surgical setting. This expertise is valuable in assisting the patient through surgery and any follow up care needed when a patient is readmitted to the hospital. The Outpatient Treatment Unit and Home Health Departments are also trained in the special needs of the oncology patient.
Registered Dietitians guide individuals through various eating plans to ensure adequate nutrition and palatable foods specific to cancer patients. Financial Services, Social Services and Pastoral Care are also available to patients and family members.
The Cancer Institute staff coordinates healthcare appointments and offers the CancerHelp touch screen computer system and the American Cancer Society Resource Center.
Complementary Therapies include:
- Massage Therapy
- Polarity Treatments
- Relaxation Tapes
- Guided Imagery
- Serene Environment with Hope & Healing Gardens and Tranquility Lake
To learn more about our services, call the Cancer Institute at: (419) 998-4496.
