Cancer/Oncology

Our commitment to care
State-of-the-art technology and compassionate care from diagnostics through treatment are the hallmarks of cancer care at Good Samaritan Hospital. Our medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and hematologists are board certified in their areas of specialization, and many are nationally recognized as experts in their fields. Our Cancer Care Program has received the highest level of accreditation possible through the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This accreditation indicates that we have met 36 program standards and provide a comprehensive range of cancer services, including oncology clinical research. The Cancer Care Center offers the latest interventions for radiation oncology, including intensity modulated radiation therapy.

Our treatment philosophy is based on a holistic approach to health. Board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons and numerous specialty disciplines provide their expertise for diagnosing and treating cancer. Additionally, a multidisciplinary team of professionals assists with the impact that cancer can have on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, physical therapists, and many others work together to support the healing process.

What we offer
Cancer Care at Good Samaritan Hospital offers comprehensive services, from diagnostics to the latest in treatment therapies. We care for hundreds of community members who are newly diagnosed with cancer each year, as well as thousands of others who are living with a cancer diagnosis. Our multifaceted approach provides the latest and most advanced treatments available, including:

• Medical Oncology and Hematology.
  Comprehensively managing cancer care and treatment, including chemotherapy.
• Radiation Oncology.
  Including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), breast brachytherapy and prostate brachytherapy at our innovative Cancer Care Center.
• Surgical Care.
  Including pain management therapy.
• Diagnostic Imaging.
  Providing X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• Clinical Trials.
  A resource network locating viable opportunities for patient participation.
• Cancer Genetics Program
  dedicated to providing the most current information about hereditary cancer risk
• Supportive Services.
  A main component of our comprehensive approach to cancer care, our numerous supportive services have an immeasurably positive impact on our patients’ state of mind and quality of life.
• Home Health Care and Hospice.
  Assisting with the transition from the hospital to care at home.

By carefully integrating these various treatments, we can best provide you with a complete and optimal treatment plan. The Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Registry monitors and confidentially reports treatment and outcomes of all cancer patients who have been diagnosed and/or treated at the hospital. Our cancer annual report can provide additional information about the types of cancers that we treat.

Breast Cancer Patients
Women with breast cancer can be assured that they will receive the highest level of care at Good Samaritan Hospital. From diagnostics to treatment, we offer the latest innovations in a compassionate environment.

Prostate Cancer Patients
Good Samaritan Hospital Cancer Center offers comprehensive management for men with prostate cancer. Our board-certified urologists, pathologists, radiologists and oncologists work as a team to diagnose prostate cancer and offer a full array of treatment options.

Patient Stories
Learn more about Good Samaritan Hospital's comprehensive cancer program by reading about what our patients have to say.

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