In a single, convenient location, patients will find the individualized care that distinguishes St. Joseph Hospital as a leader, including:
- Nurse navigators to help patients through the complexities of cancer care while providing emotional support, education and access to resources
- Multidisciplinary Center for site-specific clinics and conferences (lung, colorectal, prostate, etc.)
- A patient-focused infusion center with programmable SMART pumps for added safety in the delivery of chemotherapy and transfusions
- Convenient access to imaging technology used for early cancer detection, treatment monitoring and long-term surveillance ranging from digital mammography to PET/CT to CT lung screening and breast MRI with Computer Assisted Detection (CAD)
- Extensive radiation therapy modalities including high and low-dose brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and advanced precision therapies such as Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy combining both surgical expertise with directed radiation therapy for reduce treatment time and fewer side effects
- Cancer genetic evaluations, consultations, genetic testing, risk reduction strategies and lifelong surveillance plans in affiliation with City of Hope and other leading institutions
- Education center, Science Gallery and an extensive cancer website with helpful information all presented in lay terms
- Resource Library and information center with an array of helpful materials, website access and staff support to assist patients, families and the community in cancer information needs
- Onsite retail pharmacy and clinical lab for ease in patient access and convenience
- Extensive and diverse cancer research for new approaches to early detection, advances in diagnostic imaging, evolving cancer genetics and innovative treatment modalities and combinations
- Comforting amenities including a “Place of Hope/Sala de Esperanza”, assisted parking, café, children’s corner and numerous gardens located throughout the center
- Appearance Center to assist patients with prostheses, specialized clothing and helpful products for comfort and appearance
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