| The Colorectal Program
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center’s Cancer Program
has been specifically designed for patients with colorectal
benign and malignant diagnoses. Since these forms of cancers
tend to be among the most virulent, we developed our program
to give your patients immediate access to a comprehensive
continuum of care that will expedite their diagnosis, treatment
and post-operative care. The elements of the Colorectal Program
include:
A cancer prevention, education and resource center
Your patient will have many questions and concerns. Our resource
center has been developed to provide them with a wealth of
information and important services that they may need or want.
- Lifestyle modification services including smoking cessation,
exercise and nutritional counseling
- Complimentary holistic medical services including stress
management, massage therapy,biofeedback and other mind and
body services
- Image Recovery services that include cosmetic products
and
services, skin and hair care, and wigs
Early cancer detection efforts
We believe education and early detection are very important.
Education programs such as the Bon Secours' Knowing, Doing,
Living! program, community events and seminars, and cancer
assessments emphasize lifestyle changes that can reduce the
risk of cancer and the importance of screenings and early
detection to surviving cancer.
A streamlined assessment process
The faster your patient is diagnosed and treated for cancer,
the better their chances of overcoming it. Our program is
designed to expedite the entire process while caring for
your patient’s every need.
- A patient care coordinator to guide and help patients
through our program
- A medical director consultation and thorough physical
exam to determine your patient’s diagnosis
- Same-day additional tests when required
Coordinated treatments
Our Colorectal Program features a multi-disciplinary team
of cancer specialists who work together to determine the
most efficient and effective treatment for your patient.
The team includes a:
- Colorectal surgeon
- Medical oncologist
- Radiation oncologist
- Gastroenterologist
- Cancer pathologist
- Radiologist
Postoperative care
We’ve developed postoperative protocols to ensure a
quick recovery for your patient. In addition, your patient
will be introduced to a variety of services and
programs to assure full recovery.
- Daily surgeon and care coordinator monitored post-operative
recovery
- Psycho-social assessment during the recovery process
- Patient discharge is coordinated through the program’s
medical director
- Your patient’s care coordinator will send your
patient a letter outlining all available support groups
- Other services and programs such as our Image Recovery
Center will also be explained
- A patient evaluation to ensure quality and continued improvement
of the Colorectal Program
Ray T. Ramirez, MD - Medical Director
Colon And Rectal Surgeons
Colon And Rectal Cancer Team
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