Through compassion, quality care and technology, Palmetto General Hospital is committed to being one of the best in comprehensive outpatient cancer care.

Palmetto General Hospital's Oncology Care Center provides comprehensive medical care through our multidisciplinary team of physicians whose expertise in cancer care focuses on prevention,  early detection and innovative treatment options.Our team helps patients and their families handle challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

We incorporate a special combination of human compassion, medical expertise and advanced technologies and treatment options. We strive to make the treatment process as effective and comfortable as possible for our patients and their loved ones.

The Cancer Center

Cancer diagnoses can cause a great deal of worry and concern. Physicians and the cancer treatment center may help minimize the adverse effects of therapy and maximize your participation and control in your recovery.

Our Oncology Treatment Center has offered high-quality care and attention for our patients and their families since it opened its doors in 1994. Our facility, which exceeds 19,000 square feet, is equipped with the technologies our patients need, including:

• A linear accelerator
• A 3-D treatment planning system
• Real-time brachytherapy

Cancer services may include:

• 3-D simulating
• External radiotherapy
• Volume studies
• Prostate seed implants
• Dietician, social workers
• Continuing Quality Assurance Program

Employing Caring, Dedicated Professionals

In addition to medical expertise and technology, specialists at The Oncology Treatment Center incorporate a personal approach to diagnosis and treatment. We strive to address the special needs and concerns of our patients and their loved ones. We also provide personal counseling to clearly explain the treatment plan and options.

Your Treatment and Medical Team

Our teams of highly qualified physicians, nurses and other caregivers work together to carefully plan, coordinate and monitor treatment while addressing the medical and emotional needs of patients and their families.

Our staff physicians are dedicated, board-certified professionals. Our nurses are certified in oncology and specially trained in dealing with the unique medical and emotional needs of people with cancer. Social workers, dieticians and educators who work with our patients and their loved ones before, during and after treatment to ensure all their needs are met.

The Center's Features

• A dual-capacity Linear Accelerator for the therapeutic radiation of cancer, most often in conjunction with surgical or medical oncology. This advanced accelerator produces electrons for the treatment of more superficial tumors and high-energy photons for treating deep-seated tumor volumes.
• An up-to-date Radiation Therapy Planning System to assist the therapist in delivering radiation to tumors
• Every member of our team is an integral part of community we serve. Many are fluent in English and Spanish and other languages

So, if you or your loved one needs personalized cancer care, call us today at (305) 364-2001 to find out more about the Oncology Treatment Center at Palmetto General Hospital.

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