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For inforamtion about the current Cancer Registry ReportErlanger’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. Computer with Internet access and much more.

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

The Hummingbird Garden
An independently owned and operated shop carrying a wide variety of items needed by women undergoing treatment for cancer—wigs, hats, scarves, undergarments and more.

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

Erlanger Cancer Center Support Groups

Kids Count
The only program in the area for children whose parents or grandparents are coping with cancer.Monthly meetings, with an emphasis on sharing information and emotional support.

Hummingbird Buddies
A mentoring program for newly diagnosed Erlanger breast cancer patients who are paired with a cancer survivor who provides practical guidance and support.

Breast Cancer Support
Community support groups meet monthly to provide support and information for women.
Man to Man
An American Cancer Society program for prostate cancer patients and their loved ones, providing information, discussion and support.

Life After Loss
Comfort and understanding for those who have lost loved ones to cancer.

Water Aerobics
Cancer survivors enjoy fellowship and the benefits of exercise.

Community Outreach

The Erlanger Cancer Center focuses on prevention and early detection through quality community education and screening programs held throughout the year. These include:
• Annual skin cancer screening each spring at multiple locations, attracting hundreds of participants.
• Survivor’s Day – An Oncology Nursing Society annual event celebrated in June with food, entertainment and educational opportunities for survivors and their families, sponsored by Erlanger.
• Erlanger HealthLink Plus - monthly lectures and screenings, plud a membership program with over 40,000 members.
• Breast Cancer Outreach – for the medically underserved population in 12 counties.
• Community Screenings – ongoing throughout the year.

Hummingbirds. What do they have to do with fighting cancer?

The tiny hummingbird, like the cancer patient, faces significant odds in order to thrive and survive. But, characterized by stamina, determination and fierce fighting instincts, the hummingbird also knows where to find life-sustaining nourishment. The Erlanger Cancer Center chose the hummingbird as a source of inspiration for our patients and to ourselves as we strive to provide consistent physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment to our patients and their families.

For more information, call (423) 778-LINK.