The St.Joseph Hospital Cancer Center features state-of-the-art equipment that provides patients with the most effective treatment options while catering to each patient’s treatment plan and lifestyle.  Services at St.Joseph include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, an out-patient infusion area, an in-patient oncology unit, St.Joseph At Home-home care services and cancer prevention and support programs. 

Comprehensive Care

Cancer is not only a medical problem, but following diagnosis it is usually a frightening and overwhelming emotional time.  It can disrupt your life, your career and your family.  But, you do not have to fight it alone.  St.Joseph Hospital Cancer Center’s professional medical team will take the time to talk with you and your loved ones to make sure your questions are answered.  The team is willing to do whatever it takes to assess your physical and emotional needs.  They will also connect you with services or programs to help, such as:
• Dietary consultations
• Health psychology service to you with the emotional aspects of your disease
• Case management personnel to assist you with finding resources you need
• Financial counselors
• Pastoral care
• Providing information in regards to support groups
• Man-to-Man prostate cancer support group
• Internet access to medical centers and clinical trials throughout the world
• Arranging transportation and programs through the American Cancer Society
• Additional types of treatments that can be of benefit

Equipment & Treatment Techniques

Technology advances have facilitated significant improvements in radiotherapy.  Treatment is provided using state-of-the-art equipment that is similar to what is available in more urban areas.  The equipment for planning and administering treatment, includes:
• Radiation Therapy   learn more

     Varian 2100C Linear Accelerator with Dual Energy Photons and Multiple      

     Electron Energies to deliver patient’s daily treatments

     Varian Ximatron Simulator to prepare patients for daily treatments

     CMS 3-D Treatment Planning Computer to precisely pinpoint radiation and

     minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue

     IMPAC Record and Verify System

     High Dose Rae (HDR) Brachytherapy used to treat lung, esophagus and 

     certain other cancers

     Novalis Stereotactic Radiosurgery used to treat brain, liver, lung, and

     prostate tumors

     Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) is a high-precision 

     radiotherapy that delivers precise radiation doses to a malignant tumor 

     learn more

     Imaged Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) is a system for localizing the

     prostate daily using seeds placed in the prostate by the urologist

• Chemotherapy is the use of medications to kill cancer cells by interfering with

   their growth     learn more

• Infusions

     Remicade:  A powerful drug used to treat auto-immune disorders like Crohn's

     disease and rheumatoid arthritis; prescribed by the rheumatologist at the

     St.Joseph Hospital Cancer Center

     Iron: Dispensed through an IV; utilized for iron-deficiency anemia

     Tysabri:  Part of a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. The drug is

     designed for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis by altering the immune

     function; prescribed by the neurologist 

     IVIG:  Used for various primary and secondary immune deficiencies and

     modulation; prescribed by the neurologist

     Portacath Flushes

     Aranesp Injections:  For those with low blood counts

     IV Hydration

     IV Boniva:  Used to treat post-menopausal osteoporosis

     IV Reclast: coming soon for osteoporosis

Professional Staff

St.Joseph’s professional and caring staff consists of a Board Certified Radiation Oncologist, Board Certified Medical Oncologists/Hematologists, Board Certified Surgeons, oncology nurses, social workers, dieticians and pastoral care staff.  The team also includes certified radiation therapists who properly position patients and administer radiation treatment; certified dosimetrists who are primarily responsible for the patient’s treatment plan; and certified radiation physicists who check and calibrate the complex equipment and assist in treatment planning.  Each patient’s medical and emotional needs are addressed from all members of the team in conjunction with attending to each patient as an individual to ensure the best comprehensive cancer care that ranges from prevention to diagnosis and treatment.  In order to provide radiation and chemotherapy, the team is available five days a week and on-call during the weekend for emergencies.

How to find us

For more information, please call (765) 456-5687 or (800) 341-5687, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

St.Joseph Hospital Cancer Center is accessible within St.Joseph Hospital by entering the building through the Berkley Road side.  Convenient parking is available near the entrance.