If you have been diagnosed with cancer, Liberty Hospital is here to help you by offering the latest treatment options. While each patient may undergo a different treatment course, some of the treatments we offer include:
Inpatient Chemotherapy
Inpatient chemotherapy is administered on the surgical/oncology unit, a 36-bed inpatient unit which provides holistic nursing care to patients and families experiencing a cancer diagnosis. The nursing staff are certified in chemotherapy administration, and also attend annual educational updates on new medications, research findings, and other topics related to the care of patients with cancer.
Outpatient Chemotherapy
The outpatient oncology clinic provides patients with knowledgeable, personalized, compassionate care throughout their cancer experience. The clinic is staffed by certified oncology nurses who are specially trained in caring for oncology patients. Services include weekly physician clinics, chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, and symptom management. The clinic staff provide patients and families with educational materials so that they may take an active role in their own care. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Radiation
Radiation oncology is located on the Liberty Hospital campus, on the ground floor of the Medical Plaza East building. The Liberty Radiation Oncology Center offers a variety of advanced treatment options, including image-guided radiation therapy, which allows the physician to target with more precise accuracy the area needing radiation. As a result, the amount of healthy tissue exposed to radiation can be reduced, minimizing the incidence of side effects. The Center also offers brachytherapy, which is another advanced cancer treatment. Radioactive seeds or sources are placed in or near the tumor itself, giving a high radiation dose to the tumor while reducing the radiation exposure in the surrounding healthy tissues.
Surgery
If your cancer requires surgery, you can take comfort in knowing that Liberty Hospital’s operating suites are filled with the most up-to-date technology, all designed to provide you with the highest-quality care. The hospital’s staff has experience with mastectomies, lung resection, thyroid removal, brain tumor removal, and surgical treatments for cervical, uterine, ovarian and head and neck cancers. Some procedures can be done laparoscopically, such as colon resection, which means a faster recovery time for the patient.
Da Vinci Robot
One of the most advanced high-tech pieces of equipment in our OR is used during prostatectomies, which is a common treatment for prostate cancer. To perform prostatectomies, surgeons at Liberty Hospital utilize the da Vinci robot, which helps the doctor be more precise and effective. During the robotic prostatectomy, the surgeon sits at a console and views a three-dimensional image of the patient’s body. By greatly magnifying the area, the doctor is able to perform delicate movements and reduce possible damage to the sensitive nerves located near the prostate.
The robot itself consists of instrument arms that the surgeon moves during the operation. Each arm has a specific job to do, such as clamping, suturing or tissue manipulation. The surgeon controls the robot, positioning the instruments even more accurately than could be done with the human hand.
The result is a better surgery for the patient. When surgeons use the robot to perform this surgery, they are able to be very exact with their movements, which means we can greatly reduce the patient’s blood loss, shorten their hospitalization and cut down on the amount of time it takes to recover. Patients whose surgeons use the robot to assist with removing the prostate often return home the next day.
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