Cancers We Treat
Schedule an Appointment with a Northwest Medical Group Medical Oncologist
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a medical oncologist, please call the number below.
Call Us: 1-219-326-0943
Types of Cancer We Treat
Cancer patients at Northwest Health - La Porte are cared for by a team of oncologists and other professionals who specialize in treating your specific condition. We offer preventive screenings, diagnosis and treatment for many forms of cancer, including:
Second Opinions
Cancer can be a confusing and frightening diagnosis. Asking for a second opinion from a qualified and experienced physician will help confirm the diagnosis and provide additional information about your type and stage of cancer as well as validate proposed treatment options.
To learn more about getting a second opinion from a medical oncologist, please call the number below.
Call Us: 1-219-326-0943
Individualized Treatment Plans
Northwest Health - La Porte offers individualized cancer care through a best-practice approach that combines multidisciplinary health professionals with advanced technologies and treatment.
Medical Oncology & Infusion Services
A medical oncologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer. Your medical oncologist will review your medical history, conduct physical exams and order diagnostic tests to determine your exact diagnosis, including the stage of your cancer.
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Meet our Oncologists
Cancer Surgery
Surgery is often an effective treatment option for people diagnosed with cancer. Surgery used alone or in combination with radiation or chemotherapy may also be part of the treatment plan.
If your cancer treatment requires surgery, the surgeons at Northwest Health - La Porte can perform a range of cancer surgeries. Many of the procedures can be performed using minimally invasive techniques in our specially equipped operating rooms, which may offer patients less scarring and a faster recovery.
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Radiation Therapy
The radiation oncology team – board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and accredited by the American College of Radiology – includes radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, PET/CT technologists, radiation therapists, patient navigators and patient service representatives.
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Cold Cap Therapy
One of the more common side effects of chemotherapy is hair thinning or loss. Cold cap therapy works to prevent hair thinning or loss by cooling the scalp and reducing blood flow to the hair follicles.
Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Both targeted and immunotherapy work as tailored therapy specific to each person's cancer. Additionally, these therapies often offer improved tolerability and less side effects with better quality of life than traditional chemotherapy.
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