Oncology service is the care of patients who have a diagnosis of cancer. This service of Brookville Hospital is provided in collaboration with Oncology Hematology Services of Northern PA.
These physicians also provide service at the Hahne Regional Cancer Center in Dubois, PA.
Oncology Services
- Medical Oncology service includes the evaluation of the patient, the diagnosis of disease, developing a plan of care that involves the administration of medications that may include
chemotherapy and ongoing follow up of the patient’s status to include diagnostic testing and response to treatment.
- Chemotherapy uses special drugs or drug combinations to destroy cancer cells. These drugs can be used as the primary treatment, or can be combined with radiation therapy and/or surgery.
Chemotherapy is most frequently given through a vein (intravenously); however, there are times when it can be taken by mouth or by an injection. Oncology nurses, under direct medical supervision,
administer the chemotherapy durgs and provide you with instructions to help you throughout your treatments. A specific, individualized treatment plan is developed by the physician for each patient.
- The length and frequency of your chemotherapy treatment depends on a variety of factors. Prior to the start of your treatment, the medical oncologist explains your treatment plan to you.
Because chemotherapy affects the bone marrow, the body’s cell-producing factory, your blood counts are periodically monitored. You will be evaluated regularly by the medical oncologist
and oncology nurse.
- For more information regarding cancer and its treatment please visit the American Cancer Society website at www.cancer.org
Caring for the Community
- The medical oncology team consists of the medical oncologist and the oncology nurses. These people are dedicated to providing you with personalized, evidenced based,
high quality state of the art care.
Physicians
- Medical Oncologists are physicians who specialize in cancer treatment using drug therapy or chemotherapy to treat cancer. The physicians who come to the hospital are board
certified in oncology, hematology and internal medicine.
Staff
- Oncology nurses are Registered Nurses who have specialized training in the nursing management and treatment of cancer patients
Facility
- The medical oncology service is located in Brookville Hospital near the lab and is open on Wednesdays. For patient convenience, additional testing that may be necessary can be performed
at Brookville hospital.
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