Successful treatments for cancers and blood disorders vary greatly and may involve chemotherapy, oral medications, surgery, radiation therapy and bone marrow transplantation. Their specific actions, role and schedule in your overall care may be overwhelming and confusing to you and your loved ones. Treatment is often complex and requires coordination with others facilities and cancer specialists. Also, authorization for tests, procedures and treatment may be required from your insurer. All this takes time and may delay the start of therapy.
We serve as your advocates and seek to simplify and streamline the process as much as possible. Most newly diagnosed cases are presented to a large panel of cancer specialists (pathologists, radiologists, surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists) to quickly and collectively agree upon the best course of action.
Concurrently, all necessary information is submitted to your health insurer to expedite the authorization process. State-of-the-art treatment is then delivered at one facility (if possible based on your health insurance) and may entail chemotherapy as well as specialized surgery and radiation therapy which we will coordinate for you.
We consider many factors in devising your individualized treatment plan including the type of cancer, its stage and location, as well as your overall health and age. After reviewing the benefits and risks for each of the treatment options, you, your family and loved ones with the direction of your doctor will agree upon a treatment plan.
Throughout the course of your treatment we will strive to help you lead a normal life and schedule as much as possible. Of course, patient reactions to any treatment may vary. We believe the best way to prepare for a problem is to be informed, so we’ll address questions about side effects, treatment frequency, or medications.
Other Services
Clinical Trial Access
Unless we can assure cure in all cancers, which we obviously cannot (yet!), we need clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies.
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Infusion Center
The most common treatment for cancer is the infusion of anti-cancer medications or chemotherapy. Since every person is unique, side affects and treatment
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Laboratory Services
Here at OC Blood & Cancer Care we have an accredited*, state and federally licensed in-house laboratory for all routine blood work. The lab saves you multiple trips...
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Nutritional Services
Your nutrition status at the time of diagnosis and during your course of treatment plays an important role in your tolerance of and recovery from cancer therapy.
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Support Groups
If newly diagnosed, a cancer survivor or a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer sharing, learning and leaning on others in similar situations can be quite valuable.
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DigniCap Scalp Cooling
The DigniCap® scalp cooling system consists of a snug-fitting silicone cooling cap connected to a cooling and control unit which circulates coolant through channels in the cap.
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Second Opinions
We understand that when you or a loved one is newly diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder or suffers a recurrence of the disease it can be an overwhelming and confusing process.
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