Medical Oncology
307.688.1900

Anne Raga, RN, Manager

Medical Oncology uses chemotherapy, biotherapy and targeted therapies to treat a variety of cancers through infusion, injection or oral medications.

Campbell County Memorial Hospital's newly expanded Medical Oncology area offers comfortable, spacious surroundings on the main floor of the hospital. Use the north, or "annex" entrance to access the Cancer Care Center.

Comprehensive cancer care requires a team approach, treating not only the disease but the needs of the patient and their family.

Forty percent of medical oncology's registered nurses hold national certification in Medical Oncology.

Members of the cancer care team

• Medical Oncologist
  Dr. Keith Mills is a Board Certified Medical Oncologist, specializing in using chemotherapy, biotherapy and targeted therapies to treat cancer.
• Physicians
  Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Orthopedics or Pediatricians may be invovled in a diagnosis of cancer. Board Certified Radiologists and Surgeons perform procedures to identify and remove cancerous tissue.
• Diagnostic Imaging X-ray, CT scanning, MRI, Ultrasound and Mammography are important diagnostic tools used in identification and treatment.
• Laboratory tests and Pathology
  The hospital laboratory performs tests for cancer markers and health assessments during the treatment process, and provide blood products for transfusion when necessary. Pathologists confirm a cancer diagnosis and staging to track disease progression.
• Certified cancer nurses
  The nurses coordinate patient care within Cancer Care Services, and facilitate communication with your treatment team.
• Social Worker
  The social worker helps find needed resources for assistance in the home, provides emotional  support, referrals to programs such as hospice, if needed, and advice on items such as financial assistance and living wills.
• Chaplain
  The chaplain provides spiritual support for you and your loved ones.
• Dietitian
  Good nutrition is essential to the healing process. A dietitian may be invovled in care to ensure a well-balanced diet.
• Therapist
  If surgery or treatment change the way you function in your daily activities, you may be referred to a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist for assistance. Physical and occupational therapists provide mastectomy rehablitation, strengthening and massage therapy.

ACS Information Center
The American Cancer Society Information Center is located in the Cancer Care Center lobby, and staffed by volunteers. ACS volunteers provide support, encouragement and information related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and coping with cancer. They can access theprograms and service available through the American Cancer Society.
www.cancer.org