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905 Medical Park
Drive
Effingham, Illinois 62401
Phone: (217) 342-2066
Fax: (217) 342-2074 |
Crossroads Cancer Center is CCSCI's first site to provide
both medical and radiation
oncology services at the same location. Diagnostic (PET/CT
scans), laboratory,
and pharmacy services
are also available.
Medical Oncology/Hematology
James L. Wade
III, MD, FACP
Philip A. Dy, MD
Hanna M. Saba, MD
Irene A. Dy, MD
Radiation Oncology
Michael L.
Bruin, MD
Seong R. Cho, MD
First Visit
• Consultation with a medical
oncologist, radiation oncologist or both.
• Complete physical exam.
• Confirm diagnosis.
Treatment Options
Medical Oncology & Hematology:
• Chemotherapy - use drugs to
treat cancer. Given by certified chemotherapy nurses.
• Hormonal Therapy - use hormones to treat cancer.
• Immunotherapy - use substances to stimulate or
support the immune system.
• Clinical Trials - provide state-of-the-art care
and new drugs not available to many other cancer centers,
in an investigational setting.
• Treatments vary depending on the diagnosis, treatment
goals, drugs used, and how you respond to treatment.
Radiation Oncology:
• Computerized Treatment Planning
& Simulation - Development of a personalized treatment
plan. Simulation with a radiation therapist. Includes
preparing immobilization devices, marking the treatment
area on your skin, and often a CT scan on-site to aid
in treatment planning. Set treatment start date.
• Radiation Treatments - Radiation
treatments with state-of-the-art equipment and specially
trained radiation therapists. Usually given 5 days a week
for 2-8 weeks, depending on the patient's treatment plan.
Usually takes about 15-20 minutes to set up and give daily
treatments.
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