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A comprehensive program focused on finding and fighting breast cancer

A component of the DMH Cancer Care Institute

THE DMH BREAST CENTER

The DMH Breast Center is a comprehensive program focused on finding and fighting breast cancer. We know you have questions. Let us help you with answers.

Your medical team will have access to the latest tools and techniques including tomosynthesis, ultrasound, breast MRI, PET scan and tissue and blood testing to locate and evaluate the cancer.

WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?

Our trained patient navigators are your resource and advocate. These caring professionals provide support and education for you and your family throughout your patient care journey.

WHAT WILL MY TREATMENT BE?

As a part of your team, surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists will discuss your options with you for treatment including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, and breast reconstruction surgery.

ARE CLINICAL TRIALS AVAILABLE?

The clinical research team at DMH works diligently to improve the health status and quality of life for cancer patients by providing local access to state-of-the-art prevention and treatment trials.

WHAT SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?

Throughout your journey we offersupport groups, physical therapy, lymphedema therapy, nutrition resources, social services, spiritual care and more.

WHAT WILL MY LIFE BE LIKE AFTER CANCER?

Our survivorship program helps you and your family transition from the end of active cancer care to optimal wellness after treatment.

CANCER RESOURCES

We provide patients, families, caregivers and others with information about cancer treatment, emotional support and community resources.

THE DMH BREAST CENTER LOCATION

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OUR MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO YOU

To improve the health of the people of Central Illinois.

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Our team of compassionate and experienced physicians and health care professionals are committed to breast health to improve the quality of care through prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, support services, survivorship, and end-of-life care.

Our healthcare team works together to ensure that we offer the best combinations of therapies to treat your cancer, care for your physical and emotional well-being and to provide you with the best outcome possible.

Every breast patient is different and requires a personalized approach. Our team of physicians at Decatur Memorial Hospital will develop a plan that is customized to meet your needs, using the latest screening and diagnostic tools available to provide the most effective techniques in breast treatment.

It is our commitment to provide the patients and families we serve with excellent care with compassion. May this guide provide you with information as you prepare for your cancer journey. We are here to help you every step of the way.

The DMH Breast Center DMH Mission - To improve the health of the people of Central Illinois

As part of our comprehensive approach to treat people with cancer, Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Institute features the DMH Breast Center.

What do I do now that I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer?

You are receiving care from a Commission on Cancer Accredited Program ensuring that key elements of quality cancer care are provided to each person treated within this cancer program.

The pathology report generated from tissue testing will be used as a guide for all your physicians to develop a treatment plan for your cancer. Tissue testing will show unique characteristics of your individual tumor. Genetic testing is not part of the pathology report but may be recommended by your physician. Inherited cases of breast cancer are likely associated with abnormal genes. Two of the most common are the abnormal version of BRCA1 (Breast Cancer Gene 1) and BRCA 2 (Breast Cancer Gene 2).

Communication among all of the experts who participate in the care of each woman with breast cancer is very important. Our team meets weekly to share information and discuss pre-treatment planning and treatment options for each patient.

2. HOW DO I KNOW THE EXTENT OF THE DISEASE?Decatur Memorial Hospital has access to the latest toolsand techniques to locate and evaluate cancer.

The DMH Breast Center offers low-dose screening and diagnostic mammography, 3-D tomosynthesis, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) and MRI. Biopsy services include; stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guided procedures. Comprehensive disease staging may include CT, MRI and PET-CT imaging.

Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in breast imaging, interventional radiology, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgery and reconstructive surgery.

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3. NEXT STEPS

3. WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?Our trained patient navigators are your resource and advocate.These caring professionals provide support and education for you and your family throughout your patient care journey.

Patient navigators serve as a consistent point of contact from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Cancer navigation introduces every breast cancer patient to comprehensive programs and services provided by the DMH Breast Center, a component of the DMH Cancer Care Institute.

To schedule an appointment, discuss side effects of treatments, or talk about the fears you may have, our navigators care and will help answer any concerns and/or questions you may have.

BREAST CENTER

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Located on the DMH campus at the DMH Breast Center302 W Hay Street, Suite 117A, Decatur, IL

Surgery & Reconstructive SurgerySurgeons at Decatur Memorial Hospital offer consultations, surgery and ongoing care to patients diagnosed with cancer. Our teams of surgeons are experienced in breast cancer and many other disease sites.Breast Surgery Options:

4. WHAT WILL MY TREATMENT BE?As part of your healthcare team, surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists will discuss your options with you for treatment including surgery, breast reconstruction surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy.

The DMH Breast Center patient navigators are available to facilitate your care by coordinating services that are located near the DMH campus and are a component of the breast center program.

Medical Oncology Therapies May Include:

• Chemotherapy

• Hormonal Therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Targeted Therapy

Medical Oncology/HematologyMedical Oncology is the treatment of cancer using chemotherapy or other medications. Treatments can be used to destroy cancer cells, slow the growth of cancer, prevent cancer from spreading, and reduce the symptoms of cancer.

Patients referred for medical oncology services meet with a physician called a medical oncologist who will review their history and medical records, perform a complete physical exam, confirm their diagnosis and discuss treatment goals and strategies.

• Lumpectomy

• Mastectomy

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

• Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

• Breast Reconstruction

Medical Oncology is provided by the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois located at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur.

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To view current clinical trials available for patient enrollment atDMH Cancer Care Institute, visit www.createcancercare.comor CALL 217-876-4750

5. ARE CLINICAL TRIALS AVAILABLE?

The Clinical Research team at Decatur Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Institute works diligently to advance our mission to improve the health status and quality of life for cancer patients by providing local access to state-of-the-art treatment and symptom management trials. Trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute have been an integral part of the DMH Cancer Care Institute oncology program for more than 30 years. In order to have a full complement of clinical trials available for the patients treated in our community, our research team works in partnership with numerous pharmaceutical companies that provide exciting new treatments for our patients. Our dedicated staff of researchers provides patients with education, care, support and guidance for patients who are interested in participating in a clinical trial.

Radiation OncologyRadiation Oncology is the treatment of cancer with radiation. Radiation treatments can be used to shrink a tumor, stop the growth of cancer cells, prevent cancer from spreading, and reduce the symptoms of cancer.

Patients referred for radiation oncology services meet with a physician called a radiation oncologist who will review their history and medical records, perform a complete physical exam, confirm their diagnosis and discuss treatment goals and strategies.

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) and associated care is delivered under the direction of the radiation oncologist by the staff in the Radiation Oncology Department, a component of the DMH Cancer Care Institute.

Radiation Oncology is provided by the Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur.

6. WHAT SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?You are not alone. The DMH Breast Center and the DMH Cancer Care Institute work together to provide supportive services and programs to patients, their families, and caregivers throughout their cancer journey.

Nutrition ServicesEat Right to Help the Fight provides free nutritional counseling with a Registered Dietitian for cancer patients. By appointment, CALL 217-876-4700 to set up a free individualized care plan with a DMH Clinical dietitian at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur.

Pastoral Services A DMH Chaplain is available to meet with patients for spiritual support and counseling, CALL 217-876-4320

Oncology Social Services A licensed social worker is available to support patients and families throughout their cancer experience. Counseling is available for emotional support, practical concerns, lodging, transportation, community resources, financial assistance, and more. Office located in the DMH Radiation Oncology Department. For more information, CALL 217-876-4735.

Rehabilitation Services HOPE (Helping Oncology Patients Excel)DMH Rehabilitation provides free screening and education sessions for breast cancer patients to address mobility, flexibility, chemotherapy induced neuropathy, cancer-related fatigue, pain, lymphedema and cognitive function. To schedule a screening, CALL 217-876-2646

We understand the challenges and changes that may come with cancer and provide these services to help patients cope and get the most out of life. Our trained patient navigators are your resource and advocate. They will help guide you to the many supportive services and programs available at DMH.

Mastectomy FittingsA trained fitter can help with mastectomy and prosthesis fitting. To make an appointment, CALL DMH Medical Equipment 217-876-4040.

Breast Cancer Support Group “Pink Link”Meets on second Thursday of each month at 6pm

Facing Cancer Together (all cancers)Meets on second Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm

HER (Helping Each Other Recover)Provides one-on-one assistance to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. For more information call DMH Breast Center, 217-876-4377

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LEBreast Cancer Support Groups We offer support groups for cancer patients, their families and caregivers to share feelings, thoughts and information. Groups are held at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur, 210 W. McKinley Ave, Decatur, IL. Meetings are held in the Educational Classroom. Please park in the back lot on northeast side and enter through the Complementary Medicine Educational Classroom door. For details, CALL 217-876-4750 or visit www.dmhcares.com

Additional Supportive Services • Financial Counseling, DMH Business Office, 217-876-2072

• DMH Home Health Care, Palliative Care, 217-876-4600

• DMH Hospice, 217-876-6770

• DMH Lodge, 217-876-2020

• DMH Medical Equipment, 217-876-4040

• DMH Prime Time/Transportation, 217-876-2191

• Millennium Pain Center, 217-876-6640

• Specific Performance Enhancement Center (SPEC), 217-876-4249

Programs Art As TherapyA way for patients and their families to explore the expressive and healing powers of arts through clay, paint, acrylic, collage, weave and more. Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, Cancer Care Specialist of Illinois, 217-329-3255

look good feel better® Meets every other month at 6pm. Class offers beauty techniques to help women cope with side effects associated with cancer treatment. To register call, Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, 217-329-3255

Prosthesis/Bra Bank DMH Breast Center, 217-876-4377

Wig ProgramHead coverings/hats/scarves - Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, 217-329-3255

7. WHAT WILL MY LIFE BE LIKE AFTER CANCER?

Our Breast Patient Navigators and Radiation Oncology nurses serve as our Survivorship Coordinators. The goal of the Survivorship Program is to develop and deliver a detailed effective and meaningful care plan to each survivor after their cancer treatment is completed. A survivorship nurse meets with the patient to review the Survivorship Care Plan which includes their final treatment summary and follow-up care. Patients are provided a copy of their survivorship care plan and are encouraged to share with their primary care physician and other specialists. For more information CALL 217-876-4377.

The DMH Survivorship Program helps cancer patients and their families move beyond treatment. The program facilitates a positive transition from the end of active cancer care to optimal wellness after treatment.

While DMH offers state-of-the art cancer treatment, prevention services, and access to clinical trials; we also know that cancer patients and their families can benefit from post-treatment services. Cancer and treatment can have everlasting effects on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.

8.CANCER RESOURCES

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The DMH Breast Center 217-876-4377The DMH Cancer Care Institute217-876-4750

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We provide patients, families, caregivers and others with information about cancer treatment, emotional support and community resources.

The DMH Breast Center provides comprehensive breast services and breast health information to patients and families. Breast Cancer Services include: Patient Navigators, educational information, support groups, mastectomy bras and prosthesis, and assistance for mammograms.

The DMH Cancer Care Institute offers on-line computer access, books, and othereducational information to help patients and families in their search for knowledge,understanding and support. For more information visit the Resource room in the DMHCancer Care Institute Radiation Oncology Department located at the Cancer Care Center of Decatur at 210 W McKinley Av, Decatur, IL.

On-Line ResourcesDecatur Memorial Hospitalwww.dmhcares.com/breastcenter

DMH Cancer Clinical Trialswww.createcancercare.com

Cancer Care Specialist of Illinoiswww.cancercarespecialists.org

American Cancer Societywww.cancer.org

Cancer.Netwww.cancer.net/coping-and-emotions

Living Beyond Breast Cancerwww.lbbc.org

National Cancer Institutewww.cancer.gov

Breast Cancer Screeningwww.radiologyinfo.org

Radiation Therapywww.rtanswers.org

Chemotherapywww.chemocare.com

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