Services
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC provides a comprehensive cancer program offering long-term solutions for battling cancer in the bayou region. Our team of compassionate and experienced healthcare professionals is committed to making our cancer program one that is highly recognized and respected in the region. This multidisciplinary cancer program provides the entire continuum of cancer care, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Medical Oncology
The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC medical oncology team has more than 46 years of combined chemotherapy experience in treating cancer patients. These dedicated physicians have a proven track record and are known, trusted and involved in our community. They are dedicated to offering their patients participation in the advancement of evidencebased medicine by providing opportunities to enroll in cancer-related clinical research trials. They also take a collaborative approach to cancer care by attending cancer conferences with other physician specialists.
Radiation Therapy
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC’s expert physicians, in conjunction with our expert medical physics team and highly skilled staff, are using cutting-edge technology to continue our commitment to providing excellent care for our cancer patients. In 2010, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology services by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Based on a peer review evaluation, the ACR awards accreditation to facilities for their achievements in high practice standards. Achieving ACR accreditation assures that Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC is committed to making quality patient care our utmost priority. Radiation Services Include:
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Individualized, comprehensive radiation therapy services
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High-energy linear accelerator
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Advanced intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment capability
Surgery
Surgery plays an important role in the diagnosing and staging of cancer. Our surgery department is a team of highly trained healthcare professionals, comprised of specialty trained physicians, registered nurses, certified
registered nurse anesthetists and other healthcare support personnel with one primary concern – our patients. Our surgeons provide the latest in breast cancer care by providing sentinel lymph node biopsy, a diagnostic procedure used to determine whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. This procedure, performed by our surgeons, may eliminate the need for further lymph node removal and in turn reduce postoperative complications.
Diagnostic Imaging Equipment
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC offers a full arsenal of diagnostic imaging equipment used in the fight against cancer. Diagnostic imaging equipment includes:
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MRI
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CT Scan
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Digital Mammography (also accredited through the FDA & Mammography Quality Standards Act)
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Ultrasound
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PET CT
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Breast biopsy ultrasound and image guided biopsy
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Breast Specific Gamma Imaging (BSGI)
Inpatient Cancer Unit
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC‘s comprehensive cancer program provides access to a highly trained and specialized clinical staff. There are 12 chemotherapy certified nurses and 4 with ONC credentialing on the unit. Each nurse has completed provider courses and is specially trained and qualified to administer chemotherapy to cancer inpatients.
Infusion Center
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC‘s comprehensive cancer program provides access to a highly trained and specialized clinical staff. There are four chemotherapy provider nurses on the unit. Each nurse is specially trained and has attended special provider courses to administer chemotherapy to patients in the Infusion Center.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC‘s comprehensive cancer program provides access to a highly trained and specialized clinical staff. There are 12 chemotherapy certified nurses and 4 with ONC credentialing on the unit. Each nurse has completed provider courses and is specially trained and qualified to administer chemotherapy to cancer inpatients.
Infusion Center
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC‘s comprehensive cancer program provides access to a highly trained and specialized clinical staff. There are four chemotherapy provider nurses on the unit. Each nurse is specially trained and has attended special provider courses to administer chemotherapy to patients in the Infusion Center.
