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Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis. But Southern Regional Health
System's comprehensive cancer services promise hope for the future. Our
state-of-the-art facility provides the Southern Crescent with a full range
of oncology care to help patients and their families cope, and more
importantly, survive.
What Makes Us Great
Leading technologies. With the latest advances in diagnosis and
treatment, we're significantly improving quality of life by detecting
cancer early and providing the best treatment. Some of the technologies,
procedures and programs we offer include:
- Advanced 3-D Imaging identifies cancer more accurately
- PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography CT scan) gives a more detailed
picture of the anatomy and activity of a tumor
- Targeted Drug Therapies are so precise that normal tissue remains
unaffected while tumors are suppressed and cancer destroyed
- Oncology Research Program, the only program south of I-20
- Cancer-specific Operating Rooms
- Inpatient & Outpatient Diagnostics · 30-Bed Inpatient Nursing
Unit
- Outpatient Infusion Services
Leading Doctors. In the fight against cancer, we know it takes
more than just the best technology. It takes specialists leading an entire
cancer care team whose one focus is you. Our team of medical oncologists,
gynecological oncologists and radiation oncologists, work closely together
to bring you the most effective holistic care.
Specialized Care for Breast Cancer. Different types of cancer
bring with them different challenges. That's why we developed a program
specific to breast cancer. Our specialized care for breast cancer provides
a focus on the unique needs of our patients and the best possible
diagnostic and treatment options available, including:
CAD Mammography (Computer Aided Detection): This technology
detects any subtle changes that might have been missed with conventional
mammography.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: This is a more precise 3-D image
that locates the tumor, while a needle is used to remove a small tissue or
fluid sample.
Breast MRI: This non-invasive imaging technique diagnoses
suspicious breast masses not clearly seen on a mammogram or an ultrasound.
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping & Biopsy: Usually performed
during breast cancer surgery, this procedure removes one or two lymph
nodes to be examined by a pathologist.
Breast Brachytherapy: This radiation therapy technique follows
breast-conserving surgery and can reduce breast radiation therapy from six
weeks to less than two weeks.
Expertise and Excellence Beyond the Southern Crescent. Southern
Regional Health System is affiliated with the American Cancer Society and
the National Cancer Institute, as well as accredited by the American
College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, so you know you're getting a
level of care that meets the highest standards.
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