Sophisticated technology, new treatments and medications, and a professional team dedicated to caring for each patient as an individual distinguish the Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center from others in the region.
Founded in 1976, the center is an Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program recognized for quality of care by the American College of Surgeons.
The state-of-the-art cancer center opened on the Parkview North campus in 2008. Designed as a tranquil environment for patients, the center’s high-tech equipment blends into the background in this comfortable healing space highlighted by natural elements of wood, stone and glass. Soothing colors, comfortable furniture and private treatment areas enhance the patient’s healing experience.
In addition to the latest technology, expert physicians and knowledgeable staff, the center also features:
- Outpatient Infusion Clinic (new location as of January 2010)
- On-site offices of Radiation Oncology Associates, Indiana Surgical Specialists and Fort Wayne Medical Oncology & Hematology
- Satellite offices of the American Cancer Society and Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
- Care coordinators available to answer patient questions
- A cancer resource library with Internet access
- Education rooms and wellness suite for complementary care
- A wig boutique
The 16-bed inpatient care unit at Parkview Hospital was also renovated in 2008 and incorporates an a large family lounge and private rooms especially for hospice patients.
Together, these facilities provide the Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center’s services. The center’s goal is to diagnose cancer in its earliest stages and meet patients’ needs on as many levels as possible. We offer a progressive, comprehensive approach to treatment:
- Patients have access to a range of surgical and non-surgical options and may participate in national research studies.
- Patients benefit from the expertise of physicians from multiple disciplines. Physicians review a variety of cases to provide the best possible result for each patient.
- Care coordinators – nurses experienced in helping people cope with cancer provide counseling, support and referral services to help meet physical, emotional, spiritual and financial needs.
- Testing and other diagnostic services are available on-site at the adjoining Outpatient Center.
- Complementary care services – such as a cancer exercise program, massage, reflexology, nutritional counseling and other services improve quality of life and a sense of well-being.