Cancer diagnosis & treatments

Cancer research is advancing quickly, and new treatment options are being developed all the time. A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer is called an oncologist. Your oncologist will help you and your family decide which options are best.

Your treatment plan may include:

• Chemotherapy
• Clinical trials
• Hormone therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Surgery

Outpatient cancer care

NKC Health Cancer Care provides a relaxing environment with natural light and private treatment rooms providing a warm, healing environment for patients. Here, certified cancer care nurses administer therapies such as:

• Blood product transfusions
• Blood tests
• Central line dressing changes
• Intravenous (IV) medications
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Antibiotics
• Other medication injections

To speak with someone from NKC Health Cancer Care, call (816) 691-2880.

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