A guide to cancer treatment facilities across the region
A cancer diagnosis can result in countless questions and decisions, from choosing a physician to selecting the best treatment option. For those who are navigating the cancer journey, here is a look at some health care facilities in the area and around the state.
KETTERING HEALTH NETWORK
Columbus
The James Line at (614) 293-5066 or toll-free at (800) 293-5066
WEBSITE: cancer.osu. edu or www.cancer.osu.edu/ breastcancer
SERVICES
Offers the full continuum of breast cancer care, from prevention and screening through detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, in a single facility dedicated to advancing breast cancer care through research. The multidisciplinary breast cancer team includes medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, geneticists and reconstructive surgeons as well as psychologists, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians and oncologytrained nurses.
The breast center also offers:
■ Clinical trials for all subsets of breast cancer and stages of disease, including triple negative and metastatic disease
■ Genetic counseling and a high-risk breast cancer prevention clinic
■ Advanced diagnostic imaging, including 3D mammography (Tomosynthesis), ultrasound and breast MRI and image-guided breast biopsies
■ Breast reconstruction services, including microsurgical techniques using a patient’s own tissue
■ Lymphedema-relieving surgery for prevention and reduction of lymphedema swelling post cancer treatment.
■ Lymphedema-certified physical therapists and oncology rehabilitation servicesPrivate and semi-private
■ chemotherapy/infusion rooms
■ Women and sexuality after cancer consultative services
■ JamesCare for Life support services and programming, including patient and caregiver support groups, nutrition, fitness and other educational classes
■ Custom wig, hat and head coverings, specialized clothing and prosthetics through Hope’s Boutique
Other amenities include cafe with patio dining, free parking, free wireless internet, Patient Resource Center, private counseling suites, private treatment rooms, rehabilitation gymnasium and sanctuary.
FAST FACTS Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation: The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center is part of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCCJames), one of 49 cancer centers across the United States to hold the designation of comprehensive cancer center from the National Cancer Institute for research excellence. In 2016, the institution was ranked “exceptional” and received a perfect score of 10 – the highest ranking possible.
Clinical Trials: As one of only a few programs nationwide funded by the NCI to conduct phase I and II clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs, the OSUCCC-James is a leader in advancing clinical and basic research for the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Researchers and clinicians work side-by-side to investigate and then move promising new therapies from the lab bench to the patient’s bedside, all with the goal of creating a cancer-free world one discovery, one person at a time.
Dozens of breast cancer clinical trials are typically open and enrolling patients at the OSUCCC-James, including trials to test new targeted medical therapies for triple negative and HER2-positive breast cancers, targeted partial breast radiation techniques and non-medical prevention trials.