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Just as cancer is not one disease, but a group of diseases, Cancer Care at Bellefonte is not just a single entity. It is a group of physicians, researchers, nurses, dietitians, social workers and home health care providers working to win the battle against cancer.

Each patient and each type of cancer differs. That is why thoughtful treatment planning is conducted with each individual patient. A host of highly advanced cancer treatments, on par with the nation's leading cancer facilities, are available at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital.

The hospital even has a special nursing area dedicated to oncology services, known as the "Emmanuel Unit." The area incorporates music therapy and holistic care as a part of patient healing. It is an extensive Christian care area designed to treat the whole person - body, mind and spirit.


Prevention Methods

The healthcare professionals of Cancer Care at Bellefonte promote disease prevention. Free screenings are regularly offered for the early detection of skin, prostate and breast cancers at the hospital's Outreach Centers and at various physician offices throughout the community.

Informative education and support groups also are an intrical part of the program. The healthcare professionals work to ensure community members -- our friends and neighbors -- are informed accurately and kept up-to-date about the latest cancer developments, prevention methods and treatment alternatives.


Ashland - Bellefonte Cancer Center

The Ashland - Bellefonte Cancer Center, located on the hospital campus, offers the services of expert physicians and a highly trained support staff. The center uses state-of-the-art technology such as CT Simulation, for the proper healing techniques to be chosen for you and your body.

Annual Report Cancer Care at Bellefonte offers an annual report to update the community on the program’s success during the prior year. Each year the report focuses on a different cancer but always provides statistical information concerning the prior year’s oncology program. Click below to view the latest report. 2009 Oncology Annual Report (PDF)