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CANCER CENTER
Northwest Regional Cancer Center offers the most advanced approach to cancer care with medical and radiation oncologist’s working as a team to provide a customized treatment plan for each of its patients. The Cancer Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide cancer care in a comfortable and caring environment.
PHYSICIANS
Dr. Shelby Sanford, Radiation Oncologist serves as the CEO of Southeast Cancer Network, Inc. and has over 17 years of dedicated service in the treatment of patients with cancer. Dr. Pamela Hughes, Hematologist/ Medical Oncologist has exceptional training and ten years of committed work with her cancer patients. They combine their expertise in providing cancer patients a high quality local service in a state-of-the-art facility.
SERVICES
Medical oncology involves the systematic management of malignant diseases. The main method of medical oncology treatment is chemotherapy, which involves treating cancer with a variety of advanced drugs.
Hormonal therapy and biologic agents are also used for cancer treatment. More effective drugs and newly developed biologic agents have significantly increased our ability to treat many common cancers and result in fewer side effects as well.
Northwest’s medical staff provides a customized treatment plan for each of our patients, while working with the network oncology pharmacist to coordinate daily treatment regimens.
In addition to state-of-the-art linear accelerators, Northwest Cancer Center utilizes a combination of CT simulators and three-dimensional treatment planning computers in our radiation oncology center.
With advanced computer technology, we are able to service our patients with remote treatment planning from a central location. From this site, data is analyzed, manipulated, and processed. Then the information is transferred directly back to the local treatment center.
Three-dimensional planning allows for enhanced tumor definition, which enables the physician to form more specific protective lead-like devices that more accurately protect critical organs close to the cancer. The sparing of critical organs and tissues decreases the number of side effects from the cancer treatment.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Alabama Foundation for Oncology- A tax deductible charity which provides financial assistance to cancer patients with critical needs such as housing, food and utilities in addition to administering cancer support groups and a cap for grieving children. For more information call 205-877-2225.
Camp New Song – A Service of the Alabama Foundation for Oncology. This annual camp is for children ages 6-18 who have lost a family member to cancer. For more information call 205-877-2225.
TOGETHER Cancer Support Group Program- Monthly support group meetings for cancer patients and their families. Meetings include a group for breast cancer patients, a group for prostrate cancer patients and a support group for all cancer patients and their loved ones. Professional counselors facilitate each meeting and educational programs are offered every other month. For information about meeting dates and times call 205-877-2225.
Quit for Life - Smoking cessation program administered by a Registered Nurse via telephone consultation and support. To refer a patient call 205-877-1905.
ACCESS
Northwest Regional Cancer Center is located on the Northwest Medical Center Campus at 171 Carraway Drive, Winfield, Alabama 35594. For information or patient referral call 205-487-4405.
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