Treatment Options
Multidisciplinary Team Approach
A multidisciplinary team of physicians which could include your primary care physician, medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, pulmonologist, radiologists, pathologists and other related specialist take a prospective view of patient cases prior to recommending treatment options. The physicians review cases and reach a consensus regarding the treatment plan for the patient.
Surgical Services
The surgeons use advanced techniques including minimally invasive options to treat cancer patients for breast, colorectal, gynecologic, lung, neurologic, prostate and many other types of cancers. They bring extensive training and expertise to the surgical treatment of cancer.
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Reconstructive Surgery
Our team of plastic surgeons offer their expertise and innovative reconstructive options, like Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap, to achieve optimal results for cancer patients.
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Medical Oncology/Infusion
Meridian Cancer Care brings together the region's finest medical oncologists and the latest chemotherapy and immunotherapy and biologic treatment options, and blood transfusions. These medical oncologists work closely with the clinical team of radiation oncologists, surgeons, and clinicians to deliver personalized and effective treatment plans.
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Radiation Oncology
Meridian Cancer Care's dedicated team of radiation oncologists have trained at some of the most highly respected and well-known cancer centers in the world. Our radiation therapists and nurses are all licensed and board certified, and are an integral part of the cancer care team as well. Our accomplished radiation oncologists also have access to a full arsenal of advanced technology, including IMRT, IGRT, 3D, brachytherapy, and the region's only Cyberknife. This non-invasive surgical treatment of cancer, tumors and lesions throughout the body enables physicians to treat patients that were previously considered inoperable.
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Brachytherapy
Radiofrequency Ablation
Many methods of minimally invasive therapy have been tried in recent years to eliminate tumors in organs like the liver. One of the most promising is called radiofrequency ablation, sometimes referred to as RFA. A special needle electrode is placed in the tumor under the guidance of an imaging method such as ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scanning. A current then is passed through the electrode to heat the tumor tissue near the needle tip and ablate—or eliminate—it. The heat from radiofrequency energy also closes up small blood vessels, thereby minimizing the risk of bleeding. In general, radiofrequency ablation causes only minimal discomfort and may be done as an outpatient procedure without general anesthesia. Admission to the hospital is not usually necessary.
