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 Committed to Care and Treatment
The Cancer Center facility is unparalleled in our region. It combines medical and radiation oncology in one beautiful facility, thus increasing comfort and convenience to the patient and enhancing the continuum of care. The technology of the Center is also exemplary: it houses linear accelerators, which provide pinpoint accuracy in radiation therapy. Coupled with this technology are board-certified physicians and highly credentialed medical staff dedicated to providing the best technology with the utmost in patient care.
2009 Cancer Program Outcome Studies
Cancer Center Annual Reports
Read the history of the Cancer Center.
Read about Heartland's affiliation with MD Anderson.
The Cancer Center provides the most advanced treatment services including chemotherapy, radiation therapy and referrals to surgical services. Other vital education and support services include:
- Cancer Center Library and Resource Center - The Cancer Center resource library is one of the best in the region. It is available to patients, their families and the community. It contains videos, books and other literature resources covering a variety of subjects pertaining to cancer. The Cancer Center library is a Resource Center for our patients, their families and our community. It contains videos and books covering a wide variety of subjects pertaining to cancer, its treatment and the impact of cancer on ones life. Pamphlets and booklets are available from the American Cancer Society and from the National Cancer Institute. All information is kept updated. The library offers a quiet setting for reading and studying. Many books and videos are available for overnight loan.
- Cancer Registry - Established in 1979, the Cancer Registry is a computerized information system designed for the collection, management and analysis of data on patients with cancer. The registry is a vital part of Heartland Regional Medical Center's Cancer Services, which, in 1983, became the twenty-second program in Missouri to be approved by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. The program has received approval continuously since that time. Registry information can be retrieved on demand to study treatment outcomes and to evaluate patient care. In addition to CoC patterns of care studies, the registry also researches special topics for physicians' publications, research projects and management planning. All cancer patients entered into the Cancer Registry database are followed for life in an attempt to better understand the disease and improve cancer treatments.
- Clinical Nutrition - Diet is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of food before, during and after treatment can help the patient feel better and stay stronger. Registered dietitians assess the nutritional status of patients. Following the nutrition assessment, the registered dietitian provides counseling and follow-up to help maintain and improve the patient's nutritional status.
- Inpatient Care - Heartland Regional Medical Center provides inpatient oncology management. This medical-surgical unit is staffed by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who have received specialized training in the administration of chemotherapy medications and cancer care. A continuous pattern of care is assured as patients are followed from outpatient treatments through inpatient admission if required, and beyond. The unit prides itself for state-of-the-art service, with high-touch care.
- Community Resources
- Spiritual Health
- Breast Cancer Study 2003 - 2007 Report
- Kidney Cancer Report
- Support and Education
- Pharmacy Services
- Screening and Early Detection Programs
- Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- General Resources and Web sites
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