ancer Care

Cancer is a major medical concern in America today. One out of four Americans will come in contact with the disease at some point in life either as a patient, a family member, or a friend of a patient. However, as the number of cancer cases continue to increase each year, medical practitioners and scientific researchers are making tremendous progress in the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer.

KishHealth System provides comprehensive medical and radiation oncology services allowing patients the comfort of staying close to home and family. Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center provides advanced diagnostic and treatment options include the most current chemotherapy regimens., Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and traditional radiation therapy is available at Illinois Regional Cancer Center.

The Kishwaukee Community Hospital Department of Surgery provides the latest in surgical interventions.

Mammography, colonoscopy and low-cost annual prostate screening tests are readily available, along with support groups and educational services to help patients and their families deal with cancer’s affect on their lives. Visit our Women’s Health page for more information on breast cancer services.

For more information, please click or call:
Kishwaukee Community Hospital Department of Surgery
Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center (815) 756-5255
Illinois Regional Cancer Center (815) 756-4722
KCH Pain Management Clinic (800) 397-1521, Ext. 108395 or (815) 748-8395
C.A.R.E. Support Group (815) 756-1521, Ext. 3566
Cancer Massage Therapy (815) 748-8399
Look Good, Feel Better (815) 754-5520
DeKalb County Hospice (815) 756-3000

For more information speak to your primary physician. Visit our Web site at www.kishhealth.org or call the KishHealth Physician Referral at 815.748.2974.

Our cancer care program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer.

Kishwaukee Community Hospital Department of Surgery

Staffed by board certified surgeons

(Fellows of the American College of Surgeons)

• State of the art procedures including:
  
  • Minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical techniques
  • Sentinel lymph node biopsies for breast cancer
  • Placement of permanent IV access when appropriate to facilitate treatments
• Patient-family education about care & treatment options is a priority
• Availability of patient–family conferences with multidisciplinary treatment team to help you make choices among treatment options
• Multidisciplinary approach, with all members of the team in close communication
• Easy access to your care provider for pre & post-operative and follow-up care

Kishwaukee Cancer Care Center • Web site

(Located in the Kishwaukee Professional Building)

Providing outpatient chemotherapy services using the latest protocols

• KCCC - 815.756.5255

  9 Health Services Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays - closed

  Care provided under the direction of Sabet Siddiqui, MD
  • Board certified Medical Oncologist
  • 9 years experience
  • Fellowship training in cancer at Rush University Hospital in Chicago
• Cancer Education including staging, diagnosis and treatment options. Options are explained in detail to assist you in making the best decisions about your care and treatment choices.
• Help in arranging second opinions at other tertiary institutions for patient’s comfort or for complex medical diagnoses. If it is medically appropriate, we will follow treatment protocols recommended by other oncologists so that you can receive care close to home.
• All chemotherapy is mixed by pharmacists with adherence to strict quality guidelines
• Prevention of chemo-associated nausea, fatigue, infection and diarrhea typically need frequent visits to the center. Local care which is easily accessible is very helpful in order to avail this preventative care
• Over the phone support by qualified cancer chemotherapy trained nurses
• Urgent/Walk-in Care during office hours

Illinois Regional Cancer Center (IRCC) • Web site

Offering outpatient radiation therapy for cancer treatment

• IRCC - 815.756.4722

  10 Health Services Drive DeKalb, IL 60115 Hours: Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays - closed

  Care provided under the direction of Dr. Bharati Bhate
  
  • Board certified Radiation Oncologist
  • 27 years experience
  • Dr. Bhate has been providing high quality patient care at IRCC since 1993
• Cancer Education is provided including staging, diagnosis and treatment options. Options are explained in detail to assist you in making the best decisions about your care and treatment choices.
• Help in arranging second opinions at other tertiary institutes for patient’s comfort or for complex medical treatments
• The IRCC provides the same state of the art outpatient radiation therapy treatment used at medical centers in Chicago, Madison and Mayo Clinic.
• Treatment options include Smart Beam IMRT a revolutionary simulation process that allows diseased tissue to be viewed from any angle, for precise administration of radiation, sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
• IRCC helps patients with pre-certification of testing and assists patients with collections of unpaid balances by their insurance companies to eliminate the need for patient involvement in these complex procedures.
• Patients are referred to the IRCC by their primary care physician for evaluation and determination of appropriate treatment. Ask your physician if you would like to receive quality care close to home.

KCH Pain Management Clinic

Cancer patients also benefit from the medical and complementary therapies provided by our Pain Management Clinic.

For more information call 800.397.1521 Ext. 108395 or (815) 748-8395

C.A.R.E. Support Group

C.A.R.E., Courage, Attitude, Resources & Encouragement is a support group for those with cancer or serious illness including patients and their family members. Our professionally facilitated groups are held at no charge to participants. Our goals are to:

• help you learn positive coping skills
  
• help you understand normal emotional reactions
  
• help you identify your strengths
  
• encourage you to find hope and joy on this difficult journey
  

Meets the first & third Thursdays of every month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kishwaukee Health Care Building, 2727 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

For more information contact Terri Schade, LCSW, Social Services, at 815.756.1521 x153566.

Cancer Massage Therapy

• Assists with reduction of pain
  
• Enhances the relaxation response
  
• Helps adjust to body changes

Massage therapy at three locations. For more information contact KCH Rehabilitative Services at 815.748.8399.

Look Good, Feel Better

Women undergoing cancer treatment receive free make-up and hair loss tips as well as information on wigs and accessories. Each participant receives a complimentary make-up kit.

For date and times call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-942-6985.