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.

2009 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 2009 report focuses on lung 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 lung 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.

Awards
The oncology program 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 with commendation 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.

The oncology program recently received the 2008 Indiana Rural Health Award for Public Service for providing annual screenings to the community and promoting prevention, early detection, and education to the community for skin, prostate, colon / rectal cancers, and  breast cancer risk analysis.

Resources
Educational information is provided through the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, Caregiver Support , Community Cancer Care, The Cancer Journey, Oncology by Oncology Stat 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

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