Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center
Mission
Our highly qualified staff partners with patients and their loved ones
to provide supportive, individualized care every step of the way.
Vision
The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center strives to be the area leader to those affected
by cancer and blood disorders.
The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, located at Memorial Hospital's Dorbett Street
entrance, combines top quality medical oncology and radiation oncology
services with integrative medicine in a warm, peaceful environment. The
team of physicians, the nurse practitioner, nurses, pharmacists, social
worker, and therapists are truly committed to superior, compassionate,
individualized care while embracing both conventional and complementary
therapies.
Origin of Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center
Because of tremendous support and enthusiasm, the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center
became a reality in 2007. More than 4,300 people, who believed in the
dream of a local cancer center, contributed to the Memorial Hospital Foundation
capital campaign. The facility was named "Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center"
in recognition of a very generous donation by Clem and Mary (Fuhs) Lange,
who, along with their family, are owners of Best Home Furnishings in Ferdinand, Indiana.
National Accreditation
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's cancer program has held national
accreditation from the American College of Surgeons-Commission on Cancer
(CoC) since 1996. Accreditation from the CoC is a national gold standard
in cancer care and is granted only to those facilities that have voluntarily
committed to provide the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment and are
able to comply with established CoC standards. To maintain their approval,
accredited facilities must undergo an on-site review every three years.
Memorial Hospital's cancer program was re-accredited with commendations
following the last review.
Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer program ensures patients will have
access to:
- Quality care close to home
- Comprehensive care
- A multidisciplinary, team approach
- Information and education
- Patient-centered services
- Options for genetic assessment and counseling, and palliative care services
- Care monitoring and quality improvement
- Treatment planning based on evidence-based national treatment guidelines
- Clinical trials and new treatment options
- Follow-up care including a survivorship care plan
- Patient tracking through the cancer data system
Medical Oncology
The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center has a team of medical professionals that include
two Medical Oncologists and a Nurse Practitioner that are truly committed
to providing our patients with superior, compassionate care. The team
of registered nurses are trained to care for the specific needs of cancer
patients. Many of our registered nurses are certified in the field of
oncology nursing and are dedicated to providing high-quality care, including
administering cancer treatments and managing the side effects.
The Medical Oncology area is designed specifically for providing cancer
care in a space that is warm, comfortable, and filled with natural light.
Thirteen chairs and two private rooms provide patients with comfort while
receiving treatment in open, semi-private or private treatment areas.
Family members can stay with their loved ones during the treatments or
relax in the nearby family lounge.
Radiation Oncology
A skilled team of caring and compassionate medical professionals treat
Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Radiation Oncology patients with state-of-the-art
equipment. A Linear Accelerator provides Intensity Modulated Radiation
Therapy (IMRT) which matches the shape of the radiation beam to the shape
of the tumor. It is one of the most advanced methods of radiation therapy
using high doses of radiation to precisely target tumors while sparing
the healthy tissue surrounding the tumor.
A recent renovation project included the addition of a new CT scanner in
the radiation oncology area. This allows patients to get the required
CT prior to radiation therapy conveniently in the cancer center, saving
patients from traveling to another hospital department.
For more information on the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center or any of its services, please call 812-996-0626.
