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A Team Approach |
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Patients are teamed with physicians, nurses, navigators, counselors, dietitians, therapists, spiritual advisors, friends and loved ones. |
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All work together to bring their best expertise, energy, skills and compassion to patient healing. |
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Centralized, Simplified Access to Treatment from Diagnosis to Rehabilitation |
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For the first time, physicians’ offices, staff, support services, equipment and technology will be centralized under one roof, to minimize stress and provide more restful, quality time for cancer patients and their families as they negotiate examinations, lab tests and treatments. |
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Informed Decision Making and Trusted Guidance |
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Specially trained and licensed social workers will assist patients and their families in navigating the journey through cancer, including streamlined admissions, financial and emotional counseling, housing and logistical services, and cancer education. A state-of-the-art Cancer Resource Center will house these staff and services, a library and multimedia cancer resources. |
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State-of-the-Art Technology and Expertise |
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The new cancer center will house leading cancer-fighting technology all in one place, including a high-dose radiation machine, a new CT/Simulator, and a revolutionary new treatment system of radiation therapy called tomotherapy. A brand-new infusion center will provide the latest in infusion treatment support equipment, in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. |
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The center will be staffed by leading medical and surgical oncologists, and specially trained oncology nurses. |
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A board-certified genetic counselor will also be available to assist patients in understanding the benefits and limitations of cancer gene testing. |
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Cancer Research at Providence |
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For more than a decade, Providence has provided patients access to prevention and treatment trials approved by the National Cancer Institute. |
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Our tumor registry collects data and provides it to the state of Alaska and the National Cancer Institute in an effort to advance cancer research and care worldwide. |
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World-Class Collaborative Care |
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Physicians will be able to collaborate with colleagues worldwide on all aspects of patient care. |
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The team may also work with experts from outside Alaska, and if necessary, facilitate arrangements for treatment outside the state, including coordinating follow-up and recovery care, so patients can return home as soon as possible. |
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Enhanced Well-Being and Quality of Life |
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Counselors and spiritual advisors will provide support groups for patients. |
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Integrative treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy will be available to help manage pain and discomfort. |
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A full-service rehabilitation program and staff will provide physical, occupational and speech therapy. |
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Rabbitt Den—A comfortable, non-clinical space for resting between appointments and therapy treatments. |
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A healing through the arts program called ArtVenture that is a series of free art workshops for individuals with cancer, their families and friends. |
