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Cancer care with a passion that never rests 2019 Cancer Program Annual Report and Calendar Mercyhealth Cancer Centers

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Cancer care with a passion that never rests

2019 Cancer Program Annual Report and CalendarMercyhealth Cancer Centers

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Message from the Mercyhealth Cancer CommitteeWelcome to the 2020 Mercyhealth Cancer Centers calendar and report. Month by month, we share the many unique aspects of our program, including extraordinary testimonials. January: HPV Education Events and AwarenessFebruary: Support Group ListingMarch: Colorectal Education April: Dr. Emily Robinson/Clinical Trial ProgramMay: American Cancer Society/Mercyhealth PartnershipJune: Important Cancer Screening GuidelinesJuly: Dr. Gregory Richards SpotlightAugust: Patient TestimonialSeptember: Prostate Cancer ScreeningOctober: Events and FundraisingNovember: Lung Cancer Screening ProgramDecember: Mercyhealth Cancer Service Locations

2019 Mercyhealth Cancer CommitteeJanesville Members Physicians:Shahid Shekhani, MD, Hematology/Medical Oncology, ChairmanGregory Denison, MD, RadiologyDavid Baewer, MD, PhD, MT(ASC), PathologyPatricia Garner, MD, General SurgeryEmily Robinson, MD, Hematology/Medical OncologyKevin Kozak, MD, PhD, Radiation OncologyFrancis Kaveggia, MD, CLP, FACS, UrologyDena Green, MD, Palliative CareNon-Physicians:Bob Walters, Vice PresidentLeigh Ann Cleaton, RN, Oncology NurseCindy Gunn, RN, BSN, OCN, Oncology Nurse NavigatorMichelle Holtz, BSW, CSW, Psychosocial Services CoordinatorTricia Obrecht, CTR, Cancer RegistrySarah Collier, ABGC, MS, LCGC, GeneticsDiane Gabbey, Cancer Conference CoordinatorMartha Roberts, Cancer RegistryCorrine Kohn, RN, BSN, Quality CoordinatorAshli Huppert, Clinical Research CoordinatorAmy Carey, Community Outreach Coordinator

Don Janczak, PharmD, PharmacyDebra Nevels, American Cancer Society

Rockford Members Physicians:Thomas McFarland, MD, Hematology/Medical Oncology, ChairmanTerrance Grant, MD, RadiologyMuhammad Khurram, MD, PathologyArvind Mahatme, MD, MSHA, Breast SurgeryGreg Richards, MD, CLP, Radiation OncologyNon-Physicians:Bob Walters, Vice PresidentCarrie Julson, RN, BSN, OCN, Oncology NurseAngela Mascharka, LCSW, Psychosocial Services CoordinatorTricia Obrecht, CTR, Cancer RegistryDacia Hart, RN, BSN, Palliative CareSarah Collier, ABGC, GeneticsMartha Roberts, Cancer Conference CoordinatorGeoffrey Page, CPHQ, CPPS, Quality CoordinatorAndrea Hicks, RN, Community Outreach CoordinatorLisa August, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse NavigatorAshley Lach, American Cancer SocietyChristine Gillette, RD, RLN, Nutrition Services

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National Birth Defects Prevention Month

National Cervical Health Awareness Month

National Blood Donor Month

National Glaucoma Awareness Month

When determining the 2019 Prevention and Screening initiatives for system-wide service areas, numerous sources were reviewed and considered, including Community Needs Assessment, Cancer Registry data, and WCHQ Data, including information from the Illinois and Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans.

Rock County Mother Daughter breakfast at Mercyhealth Beloit – May 23, 2019• 10 people attended (4 surveys were completed).• 50% of participants were “very likely” to attend

future cancer-related community outreach activities.• All rated the dinner seminar “excellent.”

Winnebago County Women’s Health event at Giovanni’s – October 9, 2019• 74 people attended (52 surveys were completed).• The majority rated the dinner seminar “excellent.”

Rock County Dinner Seminar – October 23, 2019• 9 people attended (5 surveys were completed).

• All participants rated the dinner seminar “excellent.”• One participant noted it was great to know when

to be tested and frequency of testing.

Mercyhealth HPV landing page: mercyhealthsystem.org/hpv-human-papillomavirus/• New landing page with approved information

from physician champions.• Included a survey at the bottom of the page.• Seventeen surveys were completed. Thirteen

agreed that the information provided influenced their decision to get vaccinated. All participants were women, the majority being between ages 20-41.

We added two physician champions to this year’s education campaign. Dr. Sharon Rhodes, pediatrician at Mercyhealth Mulford, and Dr. Jillian Kaskavage, pediatrician at Mercyhealth Alpine, volunteered to review all materials and assist with the consistent messaging. We were able to promote HPV vaccina-tion throughout the system with one message for

internal partners and external patients.

Effectiveness Based on survey results, participants found the information useful and said they would attend future presentations. Marketing efforts for each event were felt to be adequate and the attendance was in line with other efforts in those communities. Potential barriers for attendance in Beloit and Janesville could be the locations and timing of the events. A dinner seminar tends to draw an older population versus something that could be done soon after work or on the weekend. Parents with kids are very busy running them to their next school or sporting event. Taking this education on the road and visiting schools will be something we explore in 2020. We know that taking information directly to our targeted audience is sometimes the most effective means of reaching them. This is something that our committee plans to continue and will work toward reaching a larger population.

2019 Cancer Community Outreach and Prevention: Primary Focus on HPV (human papillomavirus) Education and Awareness

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American Heart Month

February 4 World Cancer Day

February 7 AIDS Awareness Day

February 14 National Donor Day

Mercyhealth offers a variety of support groups for patients affected by cancer and their loved ones.

Mercyhealth Cancer at Any Age Support Group–Lake Geneva This group brings together anyone touched by cancer, at any stage in their journey.

For information: (608) 756-6500

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth N 2950 State Road 67, Lake Geneva Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 10-11 am

Mercyhealth Cancer Support Group–Janesville This group is open to anyone diagnosed with cancer, whether newly diagnosed or years into survivorship. For information: (608) 756-6500

Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center–Janesville 1000 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville Located in Mercy Center conference room Every Wednesday, 10-11 am

Mercyhealth Cancer Support Group–Rockford If you’re in treatment or have been treated for any type of cancer, we invite you to join us. Meet others on the same journey. Enjoy and share support and insight from others who know what you’re going through.

For information: (815) 971-2381.

Mercyhealth Cancer Center 2400 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford Second Wednesday of each month, 3-4:30 pm

Mercyhealth Breast Cancer Support Group–Rockford This group is open to any woman diagnosed with breast cancer, whether newly diagnosed or years into survivorship. You do not have to be a Mercyhealth patient.

For information and dates: (815) 971-1110.

Mercyhealth Women’s Center 7180 Spring Brook Rd., Rockford Meets monthly, 4:30-6 pm

Mercyhealth Hospice GriefCare Support Groups Mercyhealth Hospice invites you to share and re-ceive the support of others facing the challenges of grieving the loss of a loved one. Family, friends and children are welcome to this free group.

For information: (608) 756-6100

Mercyhealth North 3400 Deerfield Dr., Janesville Second Tuesday of each month, 6 pm

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth Hwys. 50 and 67, Lake Geneva Third Tuesday of each month, 6 pm

Mercyhealth Hospice Widows’ Coffee Support Group Are you recently widowed and looking to socialize and make new friends? Meet with us anytime at Denny’s in Janesville. For information: (608) 754-2201 Last Monday of each month, 10 am

Mercyhealth Support Groups

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American Red Cross Month

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

National Kidney Month

National Nutrition Month

• Monthly meetings to track and report colonoscopy, FIT and Cologuard rates.

• Quarterly recognition to physicians and offices with 80% or higher screening rate at the Quality Ambulatory Leadership meeting.

• Created a Colorectal Cancer Care Gap Team to identify low-performing clinics to review screening methods, create rapid PI plans, and strategies to increase rates.

• Partner education on updated clinical workflows and CRC screening toolkit to assist clinicians in educating patients on screening that included Spanish materials and smartphrases, and appropriately updating results in the EMR.

• Collaborated with EPIC to develop a report with patients overdue for screening and automated patient reminders through MyChart.

• Placed 350 colorectal screening clings in bathroom stalls across the hospitals and 56 clinics in Wisconsin and Illinois.

• Held community dinners highlighting CRC screening in Rock County, Wisconsin, and McHenry County, Illinois.

• Established a GI practice and new endoscopy unit in Winnebago County, Illinois.

• Welcomed Emiko Jamie Hayakawa, MD, a fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, to Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth in Rockford.

• In March 2019, focused on patient outreach campaigns for those overdue for screening:- A telephone campaign using the Emmi System reached 2,169 patients, 60 screenings were completed, and updated 320 patient records.- A bulk order campaign with Exact Sciences sent out 1,032 Cologuard kits to patients; 22% returned.- MercyCare outreached to 1,437 patients using “birthday cards” to remind them to schedule CRC screening. Incentives provided were gift cards and a TV if screening was completed by October.

• Access to colonoscopy was improved using locums in Rock County, Wisconsin, to decrease wait times and help get patients with positive Cologuard results to colonoscopy within 30 days.

• Pilot was initiated to look at how a CRC Nurse Navigator could affect CRC screening data. The navigator focused on eliminating barriers for patients with a positive Cologuard result that did not complete a follow-up colonoscopy.

• Established a Flu/Fit campaign in select clinics from October-December 2019 to capture patients for screening. Patient health maintenance records are reviewed at the time of the flu vaccine visit and eligible patients are offered Cologuard or a FIT test.

• Nearly half of employed Mercyhealth primary care physicians have reached 70% or above patients being up to date on CRC screening.

• Mercyhealth increased its system-wide screening rate from 66% to 72%.

Colon Cancer Screenings Save Lives: Since 2018, Mercyhealth Committee Executed the Following Strategies:

Mercyhealth’s system-wide approach to increase CRC screening

employs an interdisciplinary committee that aligns with the organiza-

tion’s mission and vision to focus on population health management.

The committee includes staff from quality, primary care, GI, MercyCare,

laboratory services, analytics, and the American Cancer Society.

The committee continues to expand efforts to increase the number of

patients screened. These efforts include the future use of Epi ProColon,

quarterly micro-campaigns to reach more patients with CRC education

and screening, planning additional community dinners in underserved

communities, and lastly, use of a colorectal Nurse Navigator to help

eliminate barriers and help patients complete screenings.

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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 7 World Health Day

April 22-28 World Immunization Week

Since the clinical trial program’s inception in 1997, Dr. Emily Robinson has been the principal investigator on over 100 trials. One of these trials led to the FDA approval of Herceptin. N9831 was a phase III trial that evaluated the effectiveness and safety of adding one year of Herceptin to chemo-therapy in breast cancer patients. Mercyhealth’s involvement in this trial and many others led the way to a new standard of care treatments in different cancers.

For more information, visit mercyhealthsystem.org/service/cancer/cancer-careclinical-trials/

Clinical Trials Help Advance the Future of MedicineToday, people are living longer lives from successful cancer treatments that are the results of past clinical trials. Through clinical trials, doctors determine whether new treatments are safe and effective and work better than current treatments. Clinical trials also help us find new ways to prevent and detect cancer, and improve the quality of life for people during and after treatment.

When you take part in a clinical trial, you add to our knowledge about cancer and help improve cancer care for future patients. Clinical trials are the key to making progress against cancer.

Over the years, Mercyhealth has offered supportive care trials, symptom management trials and treatment trials. These trials are offered for all cancer types, but most commonly for lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers.

Because of their willingness to participate in clinical trials, Mercyhealth patients help advance the future of medicine.

At the Mercyhealth Cancer Centers, a number of clinical trials are always available for patients to take part in.

If you’d like more information, talk to your doctor, visit mercyhealthsystem.org, or call (800) 928-1103.

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Visit cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics.html for a copy of these American Cancer Society documents.

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Mental Health Month

National Stroke Awareness Month

May 12-18 National Women’s Health Week

May 31 World No Tobacco Day

The American Cancer Society and Mercyhealth have a long-standing relationship of working together to provide information, day-to-day help and emotional support to patients in the communities mutually served.

Access to care initiatives, including transportation and lodging, remain a high priority to the American Cancer Society. After financial assistance, transportation is the second most cited need of cancer patients. Without reliable transportation to cancer treatment, patients may miss appointments or delay their treatments, which can have a significant effect on health outcomes. In fact, research indicates that the most critical factors determining a favorable outcome for cancer treatments are the timely start and completion of needed care.

Transportation is an integral part of successful cancer treatment protocols, yet it is one of the most common challenges encountered by patients.

The American Cancer Society is a first call for patients in Winnebago and Boone counties in Illinois where transportation is a barrier to care. In 2018, the American Cancer Society’s transportation programs in these counties provided 648 rides for 40 individuals to get to their life-saving treatments.

Thanks to the generosity of our volunteer Road to Recovery drivers, public transportation providers, and community partnerships, the American Cancer Society can help address the transportation burden of cancer patients.

Partnering with the American Cancer Society

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June 2 National Cancer Survivors Day

Men’s Health Month

Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

National Safety Month

Cancer screenings have two obvious benefits– preventing cancer and catching it early. As for risk, there is the potential for a false-positive test result suggesting there is no cancer when really there is. By working with your doctor and understanding the benefits and risks of screening, you can make an informed decision together.

BREAST Women at 20+

• Breast self-examination (BSE)

Women in their 20s and 30s

• Clinical breast examination (CBE) at least every three years

Women 40 and older

• Begin annual mammography

• Annual CBE should be performed prior to a mammogram

CERVIX Women age 21-65

• Pap test and HPV DNA test

• Women who have had a hysterectomy should stop cervical cancer screening

COLON Men and women age 50+

• Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) annually,

• Or stool DNA test every three years,

• Or flexible sigmoidoscopy (FSIG) every five years,

• Or double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) every five years,

• Or colonscopy every 10 years

• CT colonography every five years

LUNG Current or former smokers age 55-74 in good health with at least a 30 pack/year history

• Low-dose helical CT (LDCT)

PROSTATE Men age 50+

• Digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen test (PSA)

OTHER CANCER-RELATED CHECKUPS Men and women age 20+

• During periodic health exams, a cancer-related checkup includes thyroid, testicles, ovaries, lymph nodes, oral cavity and skin.

• Counseling about tobacco use, sun exposure, diet and nutrition, risk factors, and environmental and occupational exposures should be included.

Preventive Health Screenings are Important at Every Stage of Life

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UV Safety Month

July 28 World Hepatits Day

Cord Blood Awareness Month

Fireworks Safety Month

Dr. Gregory Richards, board certified radiation oncologist, is one of the latest physicians to join Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Rockford. He cultivated his expertise by working for nearly 10 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and two and a half years at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Cooper, PA, in the Philadelphia metro area.

“I feel I can bring the elevated level of care from those large academic centers to Rockford, where there’s certainly a need for cancer services like radi-ation therapy,” he says. “Part of the reason why I’m here is because the medical oncologist here, Tom McFarland, MD, and the radiation oncologist up at Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Janesville, Kevin Kozak, MD, are both people I worked with at the University of Wisconsin. I really feel that it’s a top-notch team.”

As he builds his Rockford practice, one goal in mind is to improve community outreach. He’s not afraid to get in the trenches and speak directly to people about cancer screenings, preventive care and related subjects.

“There’s an underserved patient population who could be better served if they had more awareness of the things we can do,” Dr. Richards says.

These outreach programs, which Dr. Richards hopes to establish at Mercyhealth, can help give individuals the tools they need to reduce their risk of developing cancer, or even find out if they have cancer early on. Since most people know someone who has been affected by cancer, it also strikes an emotional chord.

“Rockford has many community-driven clubs and activities, whether it be a Rotary Club or a social club,

and oftentimes throughout the year they have time slots where they present community talks,” Dr. Richards explains. “I always find they’re very rewarding because people like to hear from the physicians of the community, especially when it comes to cancer.”

Ultimately, when it comes to radiation therapy, Dr. Richards hopes patients don’t need to travel far to get the specialty care they deserve.

“We’re going to care for patients identically to big universities—that’s the goal with the team we’ve created,” he says.

Radiation Oncologist Dr. Gregory Richards Brings Elevated Level of Care to Rockford

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Mercyhealth Cancer Patient Jeff Perkins, pictured with his daughter, Jessica, and dog Balley.

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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Psoriasis Awareness Month

Medic Alert Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month

A mechanic by trade, Jeff Perkins has always been fascinated by the inner workings of everything he encounters. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2017, the Brodhead, Wisconsin resident was devastated and frightened at the prospect of undergoing grueling treatment. But when he learned he would be among the first patients at the Mercyhealth Cancer Center in Janesville to undergo radiation therapy with a new, state-of-the-art machine, the Elekta Versa HD™, a part of him that was definitely intrigued.

As a U.S. Army veteran, Jeff underwent his pros-tate removal surgery at a VA hospital. But when his doctor recommended radiation therapy, he asked to be treated in Janesville because he does not like to drive to Madison. That’s how Jeff became a patient

of Kevin R. Kozak, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist at Mercyhealth.

Jeff began radiation therapy in October 2018, which was when Dr. Kozak introduced him to the Versa HD, the latest radiation therapy tool at the Mercyhealth Cancer Center. The technology conforms to the tumor’s size, shape and volume, allowing physicians to administer higher, more effective doses. Higher doses can improve treatment outcomes while greater conformality of the radiation dose can protect critical nearby normal tissues, like the bladder and bowel in Jeff’s case. The higher dose rate means treatments last just a few minutes—compared to the 30 or more minutes previously required. That is particularly convenient for patients, and it also

minimizes the risk of movement by those who are receiving treatment near critical organs.

“This machine is exceptionally accurate,” says Dr. Kozak. “But what patients appreciate most is the short treatment time. Some cancer patients, such as those with chronic pain, may find it difficult to remain in one position over extended periods of time, and this allows them to complete their treatment quickly.”

During his treatment, Jeff met with Dr. Kozak every Thursday. “He’s a super guy,” Jeff said. “He’s really a people person. Dr. Kozak is the best doctor I’ve seen.”

This article is excerpted from Great People. Great Stories., Winter 2019

Cancer Patient Benefits from Faster Treatment with New Technology

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Blood Cancer Awarenss Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Health Month

When determining the 2019 Prevention and Screen-ing initiatives for Rock and Winnebago Counties, numerous sources were reviewed and considered, including Community Needs Assessment, Cancer Registry Data, and WCHQ Data, including informa-tion from the Illinois and Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans.

Janesville – Mercyhealth South• September 11, 2 patients• September 21, 1 patient• September 25, 3 patients• Total number of patients: 6Results: 2 normal, 2 increased PSA, 1 possible BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and 1 palpable mass. Referrals to urology were made. All results were faxed to primary care physicians as available.

Rockford – multiple locations• Mercyhealth Winnebago

September 11, 0 patients• Mercyhealth Cancer Center

September 21, 4 patients

Mercyhealth Perryville• September 26, 9 patients (16 registered, 13

showed up, 7 eligible, 2 not eligible because they had been screened)

• Total number of patients: 11 Results: Four enlarged prostates without nodules were found. All PSA results WNL. All results were faxed to primary care physicians as available.

Effectiveness Based on survey results, the majority of participants found the information useful and said they would attend future cancer-related community activities. Marketing efforts were adequate in the community.

This year, an emphasis was put on targeting community clinics like HealthNet of Rock County, the Bridge Clinic, Rockford Rescue Mission, and Crusader Community Health.

Similar to years past when promoting to the public, we have men who register for a screening who may have already been screened in the last year or two. They care about their health and take every opportunity to have a check up. One way to eliminate this audience from our screening events is to take prostate screenings on the road and to clinics like HealthNet and Crusader. Mercyhealth has a relationship with these clinics. This would provide screenings to the appropriate target of underinsured or uninsured men.

Future meetings will be set up to discuss 2020 efforts. This will allow us to meet our goal for screening our targeted population.

2019 Cancer Community Outreach and Prevention: Primary Focus on Prostate Cancer Screening

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Pictured above: the Janesville Jets hockey team joined the Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Janesville staff in honor of Pink in the Rink.

Pictured below: Pink Heals of Winnebago County visited with patients in medical and radiation oncology at the Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Rockford.

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October always brings out the best in Mercyhealth partners. They give back to the community by participating in a number of annual breast cancer awareness events. Through their support, we raise much-needed funds to help cancer patients.

Across the country, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer. They also raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, and honor survivors. And, as you

can see in the photo, they are also a lot of fun.

On October 19, our Mercyhealth We Fight Cancer Together team walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Rockford, and helped us make it a special day.

On October 25 and 26, the Janesville Jets hockey team hosted the “Pink in the Rink” fundraiser to benefit patients of the Mercyhealth Cancer Center in Janesville. The audience cheered on the Jets, in

their commemorative pink uniforms, as they took on their opponent, the Chippewa Steel, in support of cancer awareness.

After the Saturday game, the jerseys were auctioned off to the highest bidders. A record high of $6,100 was given to the Mercyhealth Development Foundation that manages the Mercyhealth Cancer Center fund. Many Mercyhealth partners volunteered and attended to support the ever-popular fundraiser.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Healthy Lung Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Children’s Health Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Pancreatic Cancer Awarenss Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

National Family Caregiver Month

National Healthy Skin Month

A team of Mercyhealth physicians, nurses and technologists, backed by highly advanced, new technology and nationally recognized expertise, makes up the Mercyhealth Lung Centers. Our team approach, using advanced, minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat lung cancer in the early stages, features:

• Low-dose CT scan screenings of the lungs, provided annually, for people who are at highest risk for developing lung cancer based on their age and smoking histories. The goal is to diagnose lung cancer when it is still in an early stage to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates.

• Navigational bronchoscopy is performed by Mercyhealth pulmonologists using highly advanced technology. Nicknamed a GPS system for the lungs, the electronic probe navigates the pathways of the

lungs to locate and biopsy suspicious growths (nodules) even in the outermost branches of the lung. The system can then leave an electronic marker for a surgeon to locate and remove a tumor if necessary. The outpatient procedure is performed without the need for an incision.

• Robotic-assisted lung surgery, performed by a specially trained cardiothoracic surgeon using Mercyhealth’s da Vinci® robotic surgery system, has revolutionized lung cancer surgery. For the majority of patients, the surgeon can perform surgery without the need to make a large incision on the chest wall. The surgeon can remove cancerous tumors of the lung and properly stage them. Robotic lung surgery is accomplished with a small number of very little incisions, using surgeon-controlled robotic instruments.

As a result, pain is greatly reduced and recovery time is markedly shorter.

• A lung program nurse navigator, who helps address the needs and questions of the patient and family members and coordinates the various steps through the screening process.

• Promotion of smoking cessation. The most successful way to reduce deaths from lung cancer is to help people stop smoking, which reduces their risks of developing lung cancer.

To learn more, talk to your primary care physician.

Mercyhealth has been designated a lung cancer screening center by the American College of Radiology, which recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer.

Mercyhealth Lung Centers Use Team Approach

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December 1 World AIDS Day

Safe Toys and Celebrations Month

International AIDS Awareness Month

WISCONSIN Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Janesville 1000 Mineral Point Ave. Janesville, WI

(608) 756-6500

Mercyhealth Breast Center 1000 Mineral Point Ave. Janesville, WI

(608) 741-6999

Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Walworth Hwys. 50 and 67, N2950 State Road 67 Lake Geneva, WI

(262) 245-0535

ILLINOIS Mercyhealth Cancer Center–Rockford 2400 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL

(815) 971-6188

Mercyhealth Women’s Center–Rockford 7180 Spring Brook Rd. Rockford, IL

(815) 971-2299

Mercyhealth Cancer Centers

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Mercyhealth Cancer Center1000 Mineral Point Ave. Janesville, WI (800) 928-1103

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