Treatments Offered at Midwestern
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CTCA at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) offers advanced, integrated treatment options to heal the whole person. The following list contains just some of the innovative treatment options available at Midwestern:
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resetChemotherapyreturn to top
- Chemoembolization
- Chemoradiation
- Chemotherapy
- Continuous Infusion Chemotherapy
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Immunochemotherapy
- Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy (IAC)
- Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (IPC)
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Intratumoral Chemotherapy
- Intravenous Chemotherapy
- Maintenance Chemotherapy
Critical Carereturn to top
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Diagnosticsreturn to top
- Abdomen Biopsy
- Abscess Drainage and Fluid Collection Management
- All Digital: Portable Fluoroscopy and X-Rays
- Angiography with 3D CT
- Angioplasty
- Arterial Infusion Catheter Placement
- Arteriography
- Biliary Drainage (internal / external stent placement)
- Biopsy
- Blood Tests (see Complete Blood Count Test)
- Bone and Soft Tissue Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Scan (also see Sodium Fluoride PET/CT Bone Scan)
- Breast Biopsy (see MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy)
- Breast Ductography
- Breast Needle Localization
- Bronchoscopy
- CA-125 Test
- Cardiopulmonary Services
- Chest Biopsy
- Chest X-Ray
- Cholangiopancreatography (see ERCP)
- Cholangioscopy (see ERCP)
- Colonoscopy
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Test
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
- Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) Mammography
- CT Angiography
- CT Bone Density
- CT Fluoroscopy
- CT Scan
- CT-Guided Biopsy
- Dexa Scan (Bone Density Scan)
- Diagnostic and Interventional Multi-Detector CT
- Discovery™ PET/CT 600 Scanner
- 2D Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopy
- Extreme Drug Resistance (see Tumor Molecular Profiling)
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Flow Cytometry
- Fluorescence Bronchoscopy
- Full Field Digital Mammography
- GE 16-slice CT Scanner / GE Volumetric CT Scanner
- GE Discovery™ PET/CT 600 Scanner
- Genetics Counseling
- Genetics Testing
- Genomics
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
- Interventional Angiography
- Interventional Radiology
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- Large Bore CT/RT with Simulation
- LightSpeed® RT
- Liver Function Tests
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Capacity Studies
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mammography Suite
- MR Computer-Aided Detection (CAD)
- MR Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) for Mammography
- MRI
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Multi-Slice CT Scan
- Multidetector CT Scanner
- Multiple Lymph Node Biopsy
- Multiple-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) Scan
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Nephrostomy Drainage (external and/or internal)
- Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Oncotype DX® Test
- PCA3 (Prostate Cancer Antigen 3 Gene) Gene Testing
- Pelvis Biopsy
- PET Scan
- PET/CT and Molecular Imaging
- PET/CT Scan (also see Discovery™ PET/CT 600 Scanner)
- Pleuroscopy
- Point of Care Testing (POCT): Blood draws and lab testing performed at bedside/exam room
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- ProstaVysion (Genetic Test)
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
- Radioembolization
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Radiograph
- Radiology Information System: All digital, paperless environment and voice recognition diction
- Respiratory Gating
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Imaging
- Sim Capable
- Soft Tissue Biopsy
- Spiral Computed Tomography (CT)
- Surgical Radiography
- Thoracentesis
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ultrasound
- Urine Tests
- Venography
- X-Ray
Gastroenterologyreturn to top
- Ablation
- Abscess Drainage and Fluid Collection Management
- Angioplasty
- Arterial Infusion Catheter Placement
- Arteriography
- Barium Swallow or Enema
- Biliary Drainage (internal / external stent placement)
- Biopsy
- Bland Tumor Embolization
- Bowel Resection
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN) / Celiac Plexus Block
- Chemoembolization
- Chemotherapy
- Chest Tube Placement
- Cholangiopancreatography (see ERCP)
- Colectomy / Colon Resection
- Colon Resection / Colectomy
- Colonoscopy
- Colostomy
- Cyroablation
- CT-Guided Biopsy
- Cystectomy
- Dilation and/or stent placement to relieve obstructions
- Drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts
- Embolization
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopy
- Enteral Nutrition
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Esophageal Variceal Banding
- Esophagectomy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Feeding Tube Placement
- Fiducial Marker Placement
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrectomy (subtotal, total)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures (esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel, rectum/anus)
- Hemorrhoidal Banding
- Hepatic Chemoembolization
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy (IAC)
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- IVC Filter Placement
- Kyphoplasty
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Liver Function Tests
- Liver Resection
- Nephrostomy Drainage (external and/or internal)
- Nerve Block
- Nutrition Therapy / Metabolic Support
- Pancreas Resection
- Partial Hepatectomy
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy / Gastrojejunostomy
- Percutaneous Image-Guided Biopsy
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy / Nephrostomy Drainage
- Percutaneous Nephroureteral Stenting
- PICC Lines
- Proctectomy
- Protectomy (Rectum Resection)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Rectum Resection (Protectomy)
- Spiral Computed Tomography (CT)
- Stent Placement / Removal
- TheraSphere®
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- TomoTherapy® HI-ART
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Transhepatic Biliary Drainage and Internal Stenting
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Trilogy™
- Ultrasound
- Ureteral Stenting
- Vascular Access Devices
- Venography
- Venous Angioplasty / Stenting
- Vertebroplasty / Vertebral Ablation (see Kyphoplasty)
- Wedge Resection
- Whipple Procedure
Gynecologic Oncologyreturn to top
- Abdominal Fluid Biopsy
- Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Appendix Surgery
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy (BSO)
- Bowel Resection
- CA-125 Test
- Cervical and Uterine Brachytherapy
- Colposcopy / Vaginoscopy
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
- Cone Biopsy / Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- CUSA Ablation of Intra-Abdominal Tumors
- Diaphragm Surgery
- Dilation & Curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial Biopsy
- External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
- Fertility-Sparing Procedures
- Gynecologic Procedures
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Hormone Therapy
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Hysterectomy
- Inguinal Lymphadenectomy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (IPC)
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
- LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) / Cone Biopsy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) / Cone Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphadenectomy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Omentectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
- Pap Test
- Pelvic Exam
- Pelvic Extenteration
- PET Scan
- Radical Hysterectomy
- Radical Ovarian Carcinoma Surgeries
- Radical Vulvectomy
- Targeted Drug Therapy
- TomoTherapy® HI-ART
- Total Hysterectomy
- Ultrasound
- Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Urinary Incontinence Procedures (e.g., retropubic urethral suspension)
- Vaginal Hysterectomy
Hematologyreturn to top
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Cord Blood Transplant (see Stem Cell Transplantation)
- Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Transplantation (see Stem Cell Transplant)
- Mini-Transplant (see Stem Cell Transplant)
- Stem Cell Transplantation
Interventional Pulmonologyreturn to top
- Airway Stent removal, modification and maintenance (for stents placed by previous physicians)
- Airway Stents
- All Digital: Portable Fluoroscopy and X-Rays
- Balloon Bronchoplasty
- Brachytherapy (see High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy )
- Bronchoscopy
- Cardiopulmonary Services
- CT Angiography
- Embolization
- Endobronchial Brachytherapy
- Endobronchial Valve
- Fiducial Marker Placement
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
- HAST Testing-High Altitude Simulation Studies
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
- Interventional Angiography
- Interventional Pulmonology
- IVC Filter Placement
- Kyphoplasty
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Capacity Studies
- Medical Pleuroscopy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- PICC Lines
- Pleurodesis (with chemotherapy or talc) / Pleuroscopy
- Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
- Quantitative Ventilation Perfusion Studies
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Respiratory Gating
- Super-Dimension GPS Bronchoscopy
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracentesis and Pleural Biopsy
- Thrombolysis
- Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
- Vertebroplasty / Vertebral Ablation (see Kyphoplasty)
- X-Ray
Interventional Radiologyreturn to top
- Abscess Drainage and Fluid Collection Management
- Angioplasty
- Arterial Infusion Catheter Placement
- Arteriography
- Biliary Drainage (internal / external stent placement)
- Biopsy
- Bland Tumor Embolization
- Bone and Joint Injection
- Breast Ductography
- Breast Needle Localization
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN) / Celiac Plexus Block
- Chemoembolization
- Chest Tube Placement
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
- Cyroablation
- CT Angiography
- CT Bone Density
- CT Fluoroscopy
- CT-Guided Biopsy
- Embolization
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Feeding Tube Placement
- Hepatic Chemoembolization
- Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- IVC Filter Placement
- Kyphoplasty
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mammography Suite
- MR Computer-Aided Detection (CAD)
- MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Multidetector CT Scanner
- Multiple-Gated Acquisition (MUGA) Scan
- NanoKnife®
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Root Block
- Paracentesis
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy / Gastrojejunostomy
- Percutaneous Image-Guided Biopsy
- Percutaneous Nephroureteral Stenting
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement
- PET Scan
- Port Placement
- Portal Vein Embolization
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Stent Placement / Removal
- Surgical Radiography
- TheraSphere®
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- Transhepatic Biliary Drainage and Internal Stenting
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
- Ultrasound
- Ureteral Stenting
- Vascular Access Devices
- Venography
- Venous Angioplasty / Stenting
- Vertebroplasty / Vertebral Ablation (see Kyphoplasty)
- X-Ray
Mind-Body Medicinereturn to top
- Cognitive Reframing (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Counseling (Individual, Couple, Family) (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Counseling for Caregivers (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Energy Therapies (e.g., Qigong, Reiki) (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- HeartMath
- Humor Therapy / Laughter Therapy
- Laughter Therapy / Humor Therapy
- Mind-Body Medicine
- Psycho-Educational Groups (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Relaxation and Guided Imagery Training (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Stress Management Classes (see Mind-Body Medicine)
- Support Groups (see Mind-Body Medicine)
Naturopathic Medicinereturn to top
- Acupressure (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Acupuncture
- Auricular Acupressure (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Botanical Medicine (e.g., herbs, minerals)
- Detoxification Therapy (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Environmental Medicine (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Essential Oils (e.g., aromatherapy inhalers, topical products) (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Homeopathy (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Hydrotherapy (see Naturopathic Medicine)
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Nutritional / Dietary Supplements (see Naturopathic Medicine)
Neurosurgeryreturn to top
- Biopsy
- Brain Surgery (also see Neurosurgery)
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
- Craniotomy
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Neurosurgery
- Placement of an Ommaya Reservoir
- Shunt Placement
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) / Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Nutrition Therapyreturn to top
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Indirect Calorimetry Test (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Laboratory Blood Analysis (Nutrition Panel, including iron, Vitamin D, prealbumin)
- Nitrogen Balance Test (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Nutrition Anthropometrics (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Nutrition Education (see Nutrition Therapy)
- Nutrition Therapy / Metabolic Support
Oncology Rehabilitationreturn to top
- Auriculotherapy (see Oncology Rehabilitation)
- Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) (see Oncology Rehabilitation)
- Flexibility Program (see Oncology Rehabilitation)
- Lymphedema Management
- Manual Therapy (Massage) (see Oncology Rehabilitation)
- Massage (see Oncology Rehabilitation
- Neuromuscular Re-education with Electrical Stimulation
- Oncology Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- ReBuilder (see Oncology Rehabilitation)
- Scar Tissue Manipulation
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Speech Therapy
Orthopedic Oncologyreturn to top
- Kyphoplasty
- Vertebroplasty / Vertebral Ablation (see Kyphoplasty)
Pain Managementreturn to top
- Anatomical Landmark-Guided Procedures (see Pain Management)
- Blocks of Somatic and Visceral Cancer Pain Syndromes (see Pain Management)
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN) / Celiac Plexus Block
- Chiropractic Care
- Discography
- Epidural / Intraspinal Catheters (for Epidural / Intrathecal Opioid Trials & Implanted Infusion Devices)
- Epidural Steroid Blocks (Caudal, Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical)
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Facet Joint Injections
- Minor and Major Joint and Bursa Injections
- Nerve Block
- Nerve Injections (see Pain Management)
- Orthopedics and General Surgery
- Pain Management
- Pain Patch (see Pain Management)
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pain Pump
- Patient-Controlled Epidural (PCEA) Pump
- Peripheral & Central Somatic Nerve and Plexus Blocks
- Pharmacological Pain Control (see Pain Management)
- Radiation for Bone Pain
- Radiofrequency Ablative Procedures
- Spinal Cord / Dorsal Column Stimulators
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Trigger Point Injections
- Tunneled Catheter Placements (for various nerve sheaths)
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Vertebroplasty / Vertebral Ablation (see Kyphoplasty)
Radiationreturn to top
- Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)
- Brachytherapy (see High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy )
- BrainLAB Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Calypso® 4D Localization System™/GPS for the Body®
- 3D Conformal Radiation
- Contura™ Multi-Lumen Balloon
- External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
- Intraoperative Ultrasound
- Large Bore CT/RT with Simulation
- Local Hyperthermia
- Radiation Therapy
- Radioiodine Ablation (see Systemic Radiation Therapy)
- Radiology Information System: All digital, paperless environment and voice recognition diction
- RapidArc®
- Respiratory Gating
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) / Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery in conjunction with Calypso®
- TheraSphere®
- TomoTherapy® HI-ART
- Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
- Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI)
- Trilogy™
- Varian Linear Accelerator with SRS, Respiratory Gating, RapidArc® and SBRT
- Varian Linear Accelerator iX with RapidArc®
- Varian Linear Accelerator Trilogy™ with RapidArc®
Spiritual Supportreturn to top
- Advanced Directives and/or Living Wills Assistance (see Spiritual Support)
- Covers of Love Program (see Spiritual Support)
- Crisis Intervention (see Spiritual Support)
- Family Consultations (see Spiritual Support)
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling and Referral (see Spiritual Support)
- HeartMath
- Interface with Local Pastor and Church (see Spiritual Support)
- Interfaith Worship and Sermon (weekly) (see Spiritual Support)
- Lay Ministry Training (see Spiritual Support)
- New Patient Group Orientation (see Spiritual Support)
- Non-Denominational Worship Service (see Spiritual Support)
- Our Journey of Hope® Program
- Prayer (Individual and Group) (see Spiritual Support)
- Singspiration (see Spiritual Support)
- Spiritual Classes (focus on healing, faith and life) (see Spiritual Support)
- Spiritual Counseling (see Spiritual Support)
- Spiritual Support
- Taped Ministry (see Spiritual Support)
- Telephone Consultations (see Spiritual Support)
- Worship Services (see Spiritual Support)
Surgeryreturn to top
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Breast Reconstruction)
- Brain Surgery (also see Neurosurgery)
- Breast Biopsy (see MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy)
- Breast Conservation (see Breast Reconstruction)
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Surgery
- Bronchoscopy
- Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration / Sonipet
- Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (CPN) / Celiac Plexus Block
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Surgeries
- Cystectomy
- Cystoscopy Surgical Procedures
- Cytoreductive Surgery
- Da Vinci® Surgical System
- Debulking (Cytoreductive) Surgery
- Diagnostic / Staging Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Esophagectomy
- Excisions / Resections
- Fat Grafting (Breast Reconstruction)
- Fiducial Marker Placement
- Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Fluorescence Bronchoscopy
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Procedures (esophagus, stomach, small and large bowel, rectum/anus)
- Gynecologic Procedures
- Hematologic Surgery
- Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy (LRN)
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Multiple Lymph Node Biopsy
- NanoKnife®
- Nephrectomy (Partial or Radical)
- Neurosurgery
- Oncoplastic and Breast Reconstructive Surgery
- Palliative Surgery
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement
- Prostate Surgery
- Prostatectomy
- Protectomy (Rectum Resection)
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rectum Resection (Protectomy)
- Resections
- Robotic Surgery (see da Vinci® Surgical System)
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Splenic Surgery / Spleenectomy
- Stent Placement / Removal
- Thyroid Resection
- Thyroidectomy
- Urological Surgery
- Vascular Access Devices
Targeted Therapy-Immunotherapyreturn to top
- Biological Therapy (see Immunotherapy)
- Biotherapy (see Immunotherapy)
- Hormone Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
- Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
- Provenge® (for prostate cancer)
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Targeted Drug Therapy
- Vaccines
- YervoyTM (for metastatic melanoma)
- Zevalin® (for non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
