Erlanger Health System
975 East Third St.
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-778-7000

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For more information, about the Cancer Center at Erlanger
call (423) 778-LINK.

MammoSite Targeted Radiation Therapy is a convenient treatment option for beast cancer patients at Erlanger

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Erlanger’s Cancer Clinic originated in 1923. As the diagnosis and treatment of the disease evolved, so did the facility. By 1982 Erlanger was formally designated as a regional center, a move which consolidated services for cancer patients. Today, Erlanger’s state-of-the art treatment methods and outstanding medical staff are recognized as among the most advanced in the field.

The latest treatment options

Oncology Unit - Inpatient care with large patient rooms and two comfort care suites with room for family members and other amenities.

Infusion Center
Outpatient care for any cancer patient need—chemotherapy, bone marrow biopsy, blood transfusions or growth factors

Radiation Oncology
More than 20 years of the latest and most comprehensive treatment options for adults and children, featuring linear accelerators, CT simulator and three-dimensional planning computers for:
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), obliterating inoperable brain lesions with a small beam of external radiation delivering a high dose of radiation to the targeted area.
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), directing radiation to certain areas, while normal or critical structures close to the tumor receive little radiation.
Ultrasound Guidance of IMRT, pinpointing specific structures from CT scans, allowing treatment machine to be positioned accurately. This allows for daily correction of internal body movement.
High Dose Rate Remote Afterloader (HDR), using catheters to direct radiation treatment into specific tumor site. Treatment advantage is outpatient treatment completed over just a few days as opposed to admission to hospital.

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Multiple physicians, including gynecologic oncologists, pathologists, medical and surgical oncologists, radiologists and radiation oncologists play a role in devising the optimal treatment plan for every cancer patient at Erlanger.

Clinical Research

Participation in clinical trials means Erlanger cancer patients have access to the most advanced treatment options.

Treating the person, not just the illness

To prepare the patient and their loved ones to cope with the disease and treatment, we offer a number of special programs and services:

Patient Advocate Program
The region’s first and only such program; the patient advocate guides patients through treatment, helping with insurance and family issues, and providing needed emotional support.

Erlanger Breast Resource Center
Managed by a Certified Breast Cancer Educator and designed to help women learn more about their diagnoses and treatment options.

GYN Oncology Educator
Managed by a Certified Breast Cancer Educator and designed to help women learn more about their diagnoses and treatment options.

GYN Oncology Educator
Oncology-certified nurse dedicated to educating and meeting the needs of oncology GYN patients coming through Erlanger.

Genetic Testing and Counseling
The area’s only Certified Genetic Counselor.

Patient Education Library
A collection of materials available to loan to patients and families.