Cancer Care
A cancer diagnosis can completely change a person’s world- emotionally, spiritually, physically, and financially. That's why our team focuses on and considers the entire scope of care when beginning your treatment at the Cancer Care Services of Highland District Hospital. From initial appointments, to diagnosis, and through your treatment, our experienced staff of financial counselors, social workers, oncology certified nurses, and dedicated providers consider all of life's influences to design the most precise, individualized treatment possible for your diagnosis. Knowing your treatment is being considered and designed for you individually by an expert multidisciplinary team is a priceless relief to the challenge you are facing. Contact us today for any questions you may have. Located on the second floor by the business office.
Cancer Care (Oncology)
The study and treatment of tumors is our main focus. The Oncology program at HDH is comprised of highly specialized and experienced cancer treating providers that can diagnose and treat tumors with a range of customized therapies.
What We Treat
- Breast, lung, colon, prostate, and other solid tumors
- Blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma
- Rare complex cancers
Hematology (Blood Disorders)
Hematology is the branch of internal medicine that is concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology includes the study of blood diseases, which affect the production of blood and its components. Our Hematology program at HDH can identify and treat those blood diseases that need specific therapies.
What We Treat
- Anemia and low blood counts
- Bleeding and clotting disorders (hemophilia, DVT, PE)
- Sickle cell disease and thalassemia
- Bone marrow conditions (MDS, myeloproliferative diseases)
Services
Advanced Diagnosis & Testing- Imaging, labs, genetic and molecular testing, genetic counseling
Personalized Treatment Plans- Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, integrative oncology consults, transfusions, Iron infusions, B12 injections, co-manage patients with complex, rare cancers with oncology experts at academic institutions
Procedures- Bone marrow biopsy, therapeutic phlebotomy
Supportive Care- Collaborative treatment plans with the HDH Pain Management Center, registered dietitian services, and mental health services through Pathways to Wellness, an intensive outpatient therapy program for seniors
Survivorship Programs- Long-term follow-up after treatment
