Oncology
A heritage of breakthrough cancer treatment
Enabling patients to benefit from advanced cancer treatments close to home goes a long way toward enhancing their quality of life. Methodist Hospitals’ commitment to delivering university-level cancer care in Northwest Indiana is best evidenced by the Commission on Cancer Accreditation it has earned every year since 1974.
The following will give you an overview of the types of services that will support your practice.
Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies
- Varian TrueBeam A revolutionary and radiosurgery system that precisely delivers high doses of radiation while avoiding surrounding healthy tissues
- Gamma Knife Perfexion The only Gamma Knife radiosurgery system in Northwest Indiana
- da Vinci Surgical System Supremely precise, minimally invasive option for complex procedures
- Three-dimensional digital mammography
- Monarch lung cancer diagnostic technology
Award-Winning Cancer Treatment
- Multidisciplinary Team Approach
- Patient Navigators
- Genetic Counseling
- Rehabilitative Services
Clinical Trials
Methodist Hospitals’ commitment to delivering quality cancer care extends to extends to its active participate in clinical trials and research focused on developing new treatments for heart and vascular conditions.
PRACTICE PROMOTION
- Dedicated Methodist Physician Group website
- 24/7 telephone and website Physician Referral Service
- Facilitation of community outreach and networking opportunities – health fairs, screenings, public and peer-to-peer speaking engagements to generate referrals to the practice
- Marketing support tailored to the needs of the physician and practice such as advertising, direct mail, community magazine articles, editorial coverage