Cancer Care
We are committed to providing compassionate, quality care throughout the continuum of cancer treatment.
Our aim is to provide hope and comfort to patients and their loved ones during this journey.
What makes United Regional cancer care different?
The United Regional cancer care team includes physicians, registered nurses, nurse managers, and patient care assistants, working together to ensure you receive excellent care. We also employ a clinical nurse specialist, oncology pharmacist, social workers, a chaplain and many others that you may never see directly.
Together, we work toward the best possible outcome as you navigate through this journey.
Why is early detection of cancer important?
United Regional is committed to early detection of cancer. Regular visits to your primary care provider will aid in identifying concerning signs. Your physician can also refer you to further testing with oncology specialists. Some screening methods will require a referral from your provider, but some can be self-scheduled at your convenience through MyChart.
Our screening methods include:
- Mammography
- Myriad Genetic Testing (for mammography patients that qualify)
- Pap test
- Fecal occult blood test
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Low-dose lung cancer screening CT (for those that qualify)
- Oral exam
- PSA blood test
- Skin exam
- Clinical breast exam
United Regional also offers cancer diagnostics through our clinical/pathology lab with a referral. These diagnostics include:
- Interventional radiology
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Gastrointestinal endoscopic exams (esophagogastroduodenoscopy colonoscopy)
- Angiography
- Computerized axial tomography scan (CT)
- Digital radiography for mammography
- Mammography
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Nuclear medicine
- Positron emission tomography scan (PET)
- Stereotactic guided biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
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The United Regional Approach to Cancer Care
If you have received a cancer diagnosis from your provider and have been referred to United Regional Health Care System, we will work to find the most appropriate treatment option.
Chemo infusions are one of many types of chemotherapy given to treat certain cancers. These treatments are administered through infusion of injection into a vein, artery, body part, or body cavity — either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Other cancer treatment options include:
- Bone marrow transplant
- Infusion with chemotherapy and biotherapy
- Plasmapheresis
- Stem cell transplant
- Brachytherapy – high dose rate
- Computerized treatment planning
- Electron beam
- Hyperthermia
- Intensity modulated radiation therapy
- Linear accelerator
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Systemic radioisotopes
If you are currently receiving treatment via research study drugs, inform your nurse and physician and please bring them with you. United Regional’s pharmacy will not have these in our inventory.
In addition to prescribed medication, many patients will take vitamins and herbs as well as other over-the-counter items. Some of these additional items can affect your treatment or blood values, so please inform your nurse of any items you take at home.
Related Cancer Care Services and Technology
Oncology & Hematology
Discover compassionate oncology and hematology care and treatment services at United Regional’s Cancer Center.
X-Ray & Fluoroscopy
United Regional offers advanced diagnostic imaging through X-ray and fluoroscopy — a real-time imaging technique that uses continuous X-rays — ensuring timely and accurate diagnoses.
MRI
An MRI is a safe, painless procedure that uses no ionizing radiation. At United Regional, our advanced MRI technology and expert staff deliver clear, detailed images of internal organs and tissues.