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The Oncology/Infusion Therapy Department is located in the Specialty Care Center at Tipton Hospital and is fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons.
Cancer Care Center
Tipton Hospital's Oncology Services provides risk assessment and early detection programs. We also schedule and facilitate clinics with board-certified Medical Oncologists/Hematologists for consultative and follow-up service for patients.
The center also provides:
- Administration and monitoring of therapeutic interventions and regimens including intravenous cytotoxic drugs and infusions
- Patient and family education
- Coordination of patient/physician information
- Coordination of clinical research activities
- Resources for community-related cancer activity
Oncology Staff
The Oncology Department of Tipton Hospital is staffed by board-certified oncologists/hematologists, full-time registered nurses and part-time registered nurses. Each of our nurses is oncology nurse certified through the oncology nurses society which enhances patient care and allows for optimal physician care.
2007 Oncology Annual Report
Tipton Hospital recently published its Oncology Annual Report. Tipton Hospital and its oncology partner, Community Cancer Care, publish this report jointly. Each year, the report focuses on a particular type of cancer and provides educational information for patients and families. The 2007 report focuses on breast cancer. Specific analytic data and statistics related to Tipton Hospital’s cancer population is also part of the report including:
- Total cancer cases at Tipton Hospital
- Number of cancer cases by site
- Number of breast cancer cases
The oncology annual report follows the standards for the American College of Surgeons. Tipton Hospital’s program in conjunction with Community Cancer Care has been in operation since 1983 and is accredited by the Commission on Cancer – the gold standard in cancer care. Of the 120 hospitals in Indiana, Tipton is one of only 45 to hold this prestigious accreditation.
“This report is a valuable tool for cancer patients and family members alike. Patients can be assured they get the same quality here at our facility as they would in Indianapolis or other urban areas. We are very lucky to have access to great physicians and ongoing oncology nursing training,” says Susan Kirby, RN, OCN, Oncology Manager.
Resources
Educational information is provided through the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, Community Cancer Care, and Cancer.net. Oncotype DX is a diagnostic test performed on the tumor tissue that quantifies the likelihood that invasive breast cancer will return, or recur. The information provided on these sites should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your Primary Care Physician.
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
To determine your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment click here. Follow the guidelines as described. Your breast cancer risk assessment can be determined for 5 year and lifetime risks. Print out the results and discuss them with your family physician or ask your primary care physician for a medical oncology referral to find out how to lower your risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast Self Exam Frequently Asked Questions
For frequently asked questions about breast self exams, please click here.
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