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 3815 Highland Avenue • Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 • (Main) 630.275.5900 • TDD |
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Cancer Care Center
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Prostate Cancer Men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer have a wide variety of options, from watchful waiting to hormonal therapy to more definitive treatments such as surgery or radiation therapy. The Cancer Care Center and the Good Samaritan physicians can help men become better educated about these options so they and their families can make informed decisions.
External Beam RadiationThe Cancer Care Center offers state-of-the-art radiation equipment with the latest technological advances in external beam therapy, including 3D conformal therapy and IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy). Both techniques allow higher radiation doses to be delivered to the prostate and less to surrounding normal areas, including the bowel and bladder. Our treatment team is able to ultrasound the prostate daily to ensure precise targeting of radiation to the treatment area. Brachytherapy The physicians at the Cancer Care Center have extensive experience with brachytherapy (or radioactive seed implants) for prostate cancer and have a collective experience of over one thousand patients treated. Clinical Research The Cancer Care Center participates in national prostate cancer clinical trials that are available to patients who qualify. These clinical trials offer the latest advances in treatment and typically involve radiation therapy, hormones and/or chemotherapy. Support Services Our caring and compassionate staff is a valuable resource for patients and their families. A monthly prostate cancer support group is offered in the Cancer Care Center for men and their partners. A patient education center with internet access to prostate and other cancer websites is available to help you and your family learn more about cancer. The Good Samaritan Wellness Center offers a Cancer Wellness program of exercise, relaxation, stress management and endurance to help patients stay healthy before, during and after their cancer treatments. Us Too Prostate Cancer Support Group Support,education and networking opportunities for men diagnosed with prostate cancer,their spouses, friends and adult children.We do recommend registration for this program but it is not required to attend.Our meetings are held the first thursday of every month from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Good Samaritan Cancer Center.For questions please call Barb Bennett at 630-275-2300.
Our philosophy at the Cancer Care Center is to provide patients with a caring, compassionate and professional environment in which to receive treatment. We promise to listen to our patients and treat them with respect. Our goal is to provide excellent care by stressing teamwork and attention to detail. We incorporate new advancements and innovations to deliver the best care and achieve the best outcomes for our patients. For further information on radiation treatment options please contact us at (630)275-2300. |
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