Cancer Center Services:

Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology

Surgical Services

Consulting Services

Supportive Services

Contact InformationOur oncology experts are dedicated to providing quality cancer care near home and family. For more information contact the Cancer Center at Douglas County Hospital 320.762.6650 or visit our website at www.dchospital.com

Douglas County Hospital is an accredited community hospital cancer center from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.

Supportive Services

Supportive Services are an integral part of the healing, recovery, and comfort for both the patient and their families. Supportive services available on site or by referral may include:• Rehabilitation and Speech Therapy • Lymphedema Program• Reach to Recovery Breast Cancer Support • Look Good Feel Better • Palliative Care• Hospice• American Cancer Society

Board-Certified Physicians and Team of Experts at the Cancer Center

• Medical Oncologist/Hematologist• Radiation Oncologist• Radiologists• Surgeons• Nurses• Pharmacists• Dietitians• Social Workers• Laboratory Professionals • Rehabilitation Professionals• Hospice/Palliative Care Professionals

Our mission is to provide personal care and treatment

which includes both the physical and emotional needs

of you and your family.

Medical OncologyMedical oncology uses medicine to treat cancer. Medicines include chemotherapy (which maybe given intravenously or by pills), hormones, or biologic therapy (antibodies). Medical oncologists are physicians with specialized knowledge and training in the care, management, and treatment for individuals with cancer. The medical oncologist is responsible to direct and manage the best treatment option to meet your needs and diagnosis.

Our medical oncology unit features:• Eight private, comfortable, individual treatment areas• Oncology-certified nursing staff• Individual patient and family education• Nutritional counseling• Referrals for other services

Radiation Oncology

CentraCare Radiation Oncology at Douglas County Hospital opened in October, 1998. This is a collaborative relationship between CentraCare Health System-Melrose and the Douglas County Hospital.

Radiation therapy uses radiation to safely and effectively treat cancer and other diseases. Radiation therapy may also be prescribed to treat symptoms which may be caused by growing tumors or cancers. A radiation oncologist is specially trained in utilizing radiation therapy to treat a variety of cancers. The radiation oncologist plans and prescribes the type and amount of radiation for cancer treatments.

Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology

Imaging studies are intended to provide the physician with a road map to target areas of cancer and cancer growth in your body. Imaging services available at Alexandria CDI located at Douglas County Hospital:• X-Rays• CAT Scan (computerized axial tomography)• MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)• Ultrasound• PET Scan (positron emission tomography) CT

Surgical and Consulting ServicesSurgery may be a treatment option for some patients. The following surgical specialties are available at Douglas County Hospital:• General • Orthopedic • Ophthalmology • Urology • Ear/Nose/Throat • Gynecology• Spine Other physician disciplines and specialties available on a consulting basis include:• Cardiology • Dermatology• Nephrology• Neuro-Oncology • Neurology • Neurosurgery• Pain Specialist