Cancer Program Annual Report - Eisenhower Medical Center

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of radiation conformed to the three-dimensional shape
of the tumor without damaging the nearby normal
tissue. This treatment technique can reach virtually any
area within the brain, including those that cannot be
accessed with conventional surgery.
Seed Implants are radioactive “seeds” stranded on a
synthetic filament and implanted in the prostate gland.
The seeds emit a low level of radiation that effectively
destroys cancer cells while maintaining surrounding
healthy tissues. When prostate cancer is detected early
and is still confined to the prostate gland, this treatment
option can be extremely effective, reducing treatment
time from six weeks to six days.
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. This
is what you’ll find at the Eisenhower BIGHORN
Radiation Oncology Center.
The surroundings are designed for comfort and
tranquility, from a soothing waterfall that provides a
background of serenity for our reception area, to
private patient lounges with panoramic windows
overlooking the surrounding desert spectacle. Intimate
seating and a selection of complimentary refreshments
are provided to help patients and their loved ones relax
during appointments. Even the treatment rooms feature
ceilings that resemble a desert night with a canopy of
twinkling stars designed to engage patients during
treatment sessions.
Beyond the state-of-the-art medical technology and
warm, healing environment is a team of experienced
and compassionate health care professionals, greeting
individuals by name, getting to know them as more than
just a patient, making special efforts to break through
the “high tech” and provide our patients with “high
touch” care, making this a healing place like no other.
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