Cancer Program Annual Report - Eisenhower Medical Center

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.