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At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we help you fight cancer with a personal approach and the latest technology. At our hospital, advanced cancer treatment is fully integrated with supportive therapies, like nutrition and mind-body medicine, and built into each patient’s treatment plan to promote healing on all levels – body, mind and spirit.
When you travel to us, you find everything you need all under one roof. Our cancer experts work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and diagnosis. We aggressively target the cancer, treat any side effects you are experiencing, and work with you to meet your individual goals.
Learn more below about the latest advances in cancer treatment you will find at our hospitals.
Conventional Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Hormone Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Interventional Radiology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Oncology
- Stem Cell Transplantation
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that can destroy cancer cells by impeding their growth and reproduction.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we work closely with our patients to meet your individual needs before, during and after chemotherapy. Our supportive therapies help you relax and minimize side effects.
- Chemoembolization
- Chemotherapy Resistance Testing (see Tumor Molecular Profiling)
- Chronotherapy
- Extreme Drug Resistance (see Tumor Molecular Profiling)
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy (IAC)
- Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Intratumoral Chemotherapy
- Metronomic Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy uses targeted energy to kill cancer cells, shrink tumors, and provide relief of certain cancer-related symptoms.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), our radiation oncologists use image guidance before and during radiation treatment to deliver maximum radiation doses to tumors, with less impact on healthy tissues and organs.
- 3D Conformal Radiation
- Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)
- Brachytherapy (see High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy)
- BrainLAB SRS
- Calypso® 4D Localization System™
- Contura™
- Cyberknife (see Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
- Deep Tissue Hyperthermia
- External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
- Gamma Knife (see Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Hyperthermia (also see Local Hyperthermia, Deep Tissue Hyperthermia)
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- LightSpeed RT
- Local Hyperthermia
- MammoSite® RTS
- Radioactive Protectants
- Radiosurgery
- Rapid Arc™
- Respiratory Gating
- Radioiodine Ablation (see Systemic Radiation Therapy)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Systemic Radiation Therapy
- TheraSphere®
- TomoTherapy® HI- ART
- Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
- Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI)
- Trilogy™
Surgical Oncology
Surgery plays an important role in the treatment process for many of our patients. The goal of surgery may be to remove the tumor, reconstruct a part of the body or to relieve symptoms such as pain.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we perform advanced surgical procedures for all types and stages of disease.
- Bowel Resection
- Breast Conservation (see Breast Reconstruction)
- Breast Reconstruction
- Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration
- Colectomy
- Colostomy
- Cytoreductive Surgery
- Debulking Surgery
- Diagnostic/Staging Surgery
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- ERBEJET™ 2
- Esophagectomy
- Excision
- Fracture Care
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Gynecologic Oncology Procedures
- Hip Replacement
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC)
- Hysterectomy
- Joint Replacement
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Mastectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Multiple Lymph Node Biopsy
- Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Oophorectomy
- Orthopedic Oncology Procedures
- Palliative Surgery
- Pancreas Resection
- Pelvic Extenteration
- Pneumonectomy
- Protectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy
- Radical Ovarian Carcinoma Surgeries
- Resections
- Rodding
- Segmentectomy
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Thoracotomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Wedge Resection
- Whipple Procedure
Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) addresses the needs of all cancer patients at our hospitals. We specialize in minimally invasive treatments.
We also treat the everyday gastrointestinal problems many cancer patients experience, and support you in your dietary needs.
- Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Barium Swallow or Enema
- Cautery
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN)
- Cholangioscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Dilation
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- ERBEJET™ 2
- Fiducial Markers
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Foreign Body Removal
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Nd: YAG Laser
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- SpyGlass™
- Stent Placement
- Upper Endoscopy
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy is a form of systemic therapy that works to add, block, or remove hormones from the body to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we use hormone therapy in combination with other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, along with supportive therapies to combat side effects.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy helps to repair, stimulate, or enhance the body’s natural immune responses.
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we use a variety of immune-based strategies to eliminate tumors and prevent cancer recurrence. Our supportive therapies help you manage side effects and enjoy a good quality of life.
- Hematopoietic Growth Factors
- Interferons
- Interleukins
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
- Provenge® (for prostate cancer)
- Yervoy™ (for metastatic melanoma)
Interventional Pulmonology
The Interventional Pulmonology program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) treats lung cancer, and the related symptoms that can cause discomfort, like shortness of breath, coughing or chest pain, all without performing surgery.
In addition to treating tumors, many of these techniques and procedures can significantly improve your quality of life.
- Airway Stents
- Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Autofluorescence Bronchoscopy
- Balloon Bronchoplasty
- Bronchoscopy
- Cryotherapy
- CT Angiography
- Embolization
- Endobronchial Brachytherapy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- HAST Testing-High Altitude Simulation
- High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Kyphoplasty
- Lung Capacity Studies
- Lung Nodule Analysis
- Medical Pleuroscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Nd: YAG Laser
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Pleurodesis
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Respiratory Gating
- SpyGlass™
- Thoracentesis
- Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
- Video- Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Vertebroplasty (see Kyphoplasty)
- X-Ray
Interventional Radiology
The Interventional Radiology program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) provides minimally invasive procedures using image guidance to help us diagnose and treat cancer.
We use the latest innovation available to take biopsies, treat tumors and monitor your response to treatment, all with fewer side effects and complications.
- Abscess Drainage and Fluid Collection Management
- Angioplasty
- Arterial Infusion Catheter Placement
- Biliary Drainage
- Biopsy
- Bone & Joint Injection
- Breast Biopsy (see MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy)
- Breast Ductography
- Breast Needle Localization
- Chemoembolization
- Cryoablation
- CT Angiography
- CT Bone Density
- CT Fluoroscopy
- CT-Guided Biopsy
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Embolization
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Feeding Tube Placement
- Fracture Care
- Inferior Vena Cava Filter
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- Kyphoplasty
- Lung Nodule Analysis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mammography
- Microwave Ablation
- MR Computer-Aided Detection
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Multidetector CT Scanner
- Multiple-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) Scan
- Nephrostomy Drainage
- Nerve Block
- Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement
- PET Scan
- PET/CT Scan
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Port Placement
- Prostascint Scan
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- SPECT/CT Camera
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Stent Placement
- Surgical Radiography
- TheraSphere®
- Thrombolysis
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Trellis®Peripheral Infusion System
- Ultrasound
- Venography
- Vertebroplasty (see Kyphoplasty)
- X-Ray
Neurosurgery
The Neurosurgery program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Southwestern Regional Medical Center provides innovative treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, as well as neurological problems resulting from other cancers.
Our expert neurosurgical team works together to understand your individual needs. We use the latest technologies to eliminate tumors, reduce pain and help you maintain your mobility.
Orthopedic Oncology
The Orthopedic Oncology program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center provides specialized surgical procedures for primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas, as well as metastatic cancers that spread to the bone:
- Soft tissue excisions/resections
- Joint replacement, hip replacement
- Limb salvage surgery
- Amputation (if necessary)
- Bone grafting
- Rodding/rod fixation
- Implants, transplants
- Reconstructive surgery
- Palliative surgery (to relieve symptoms)
The program also addresses orthopedic problems (e.g., arthritis, osteoporosis) that may occur alongside cancer and/or its treatment. Our goal is to help you fight cancer, relieve pain, preserve mobility, and improve your overall quality of life.
Stem Cell Transplantation
The Stem Cell Transplantation program at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center provides state-of-the-art stem cell transplantation therapies for hematologic diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
