Cancer Program Annual Report - Eisenhower Medical Center

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E I S E N H O W E R L U C Y C U R C I C A N C E R C E N T E R diagnose, cancer more accurately. Diagnostic trials usually involve people who have some signs or symptoms of cancer. Quality of life, or supportive care, trials explore ways to improve comfort and quality of life for cancer patients. Patient participation is key to the success of cancer research. Patients who participate in clinical trials play a critical role in the development of advancements in the treatment of cancer. “We are honored that our patients participate in research. Curing all cancer is the ultimate goal of clinical trials. Hopefully, each trial they participate in will get us one step closer to finding a cure for cancer,” states Luke Dreisbach, MD, Chairman of Clinical Cooperative Research Work Group at Eisenhower Medical Center. Since 2006, the clinical research program at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center has received commendations, the highest honor, during the tri-annual American College of Surgeons Cancer Center Survey. The clinical research program has been recognized for providing patients with information about cancer-related clinical trials and enrolling our patients in screening, prevention or treatment trials. Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center’s pursuits in clinical research ensure that our patients receive the five-star treatment they have come to expect from Eisenhower Medical Center. 27
E I S E N H O W E R L U C Y C U R C I C A N C E R C E N T E R Eisenhower BIGHORN Radiation Oncology Center Undergoing any type of radiation treatment can be frightening and confusing. That’s why our caring staff takes time to explain what’s happening, answer questions and provide information every step of the way. We’re here to make a difficult situation not just bearable, but better. Various forms of high-energy radiation are applied in a wide variety of clinical situations. Like surgery, radiation therapy is localized or focused on a specific target within the body, making it difficult for them to multiply and eventually causing them to die. Localization of the target requires the tremendous technological advances in diagnostic imaging to allow delivery of radiation treatment with pinpoint accuracy. Treatment Planning Starts with You Monica Khanna, MD, Medical Director, Eisenhower BIGHORN Radiation Oncology Center consults with a patient. Radiation Oncology Centers are located at the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage and at Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center in La Quinta. Understanding Radiation Oncology Radiation Oncology is a subspecialty of radiology, devoted to the treatment of both benign and malignant conditions. Radiation has been used to treat cancer since the early 1900s. Therapeutic techniques have advanced continuously over the years, including the development of higher energy x-ray equipment — treatments that minimize exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and skin while destroying as many cancer cells as possible. If your physician decides that radiation therapy is appropriate for you, the first step is to develop a plan for your individual treatment. To ensure the highest level of patient safety and compassionate care, your care team, including Board Certified radiation oncologists, oncology trained/certified nurses, oncology certified social worker, radiation therapists, dosimetrist, physicist, registered dietitian and experienced front desk personnel, work collaboratively with your primary physician, surgeon and/or medical oncologist to ensure ease of referral and seamless care. An individual treatment plan is developed to deliver therapy as effectively as possible, while maintaining the well-being of the surrounding healthy tissues and organs. Two great locations to serve you. Aggressive treatment, compassionate care. When you or someone you love is facing cancer, it helps to know you have a team of experienced, compassionate medical professionals with access to the most advanced treatment options available. If you have any questions about either Eisenhower BIGHORN Radiation Oncology Center on campus at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center in Rancho Mirage or at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center in La Quinta, please call 760-674-3600, or visit emc.org/radiationoncology.
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