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Special Advertising Section Breast Cancer Patients Have a Home at the Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana Floyd Memorial Cancer Center of Indiana has spent the past two years adding services and fne-tuning their programs in an effort to become the frst and only breast cancer center of excellence in Southern Indiana. What does this means for patients? They have a home like never before. Multidisciplinary Panel of Experts Nearly every breast cancer case at the Cancer Center of Indiana is reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel of breast cancer experts before a fnal treatment plan is determined. This gives patients access to input from multiple specialists at one time, simplifying the treatment planning process, and providing several options to choose from, each tailored to their unique needs. Genetic Testing and Clinical Trials Knowledge gained from genetic testing provides diffcult, but potentially lifesaving options. When a person is diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 50, or when two or more relatives on the same side of the family have the same type of cancer, genetic testing is suggested. In addition, the Cancer Center offers a wide variety of clinical trials so patients have access to the most cutting edge care available while contributing to the health of future generations. Options for Women at High Risk Mastectomies are not the only prevention option for patients at high risk for breast cancer. Board certifed oncologist, Roseline Okeke, MD, explains that while mastectomy is merited in many cases, there are also less invasive options: "Results from multiple breast cancer prevention trials indicate that hormonal therapies given to women not diagnosed with breast cancer, but determined to be at high risk, can reduce their chances of developing the disease by as much 50 percent." These therapies, combined with lifestyle modifcations can offer dramatic risk reduction with fewer potential complications. The Cancer Center of Indiana offers women every resource available to determine and manage their risk. Navigation and Survivorship "As an oncology nurse for over 35 years and the sister of a breast cancer survivor, I've seen too many patients in need of assistance simply fall through the cracks," said breast cancer nurse navigator, Kristy Helm, RN, OCN. The Cancer Center offers patients a multitude of services including dietitians to help with nutrition counseling, physical therapists to help patients overcome the physical effects of cancer and fnancial counselors and social workers to help sort out all the complications of cancer. The survivorship program follows patients after treatment to ensure they're staying up to date on their screenings and ongoing treatments, but also to determine whether they need additional assistance such as rehabilitation or emotional support. Call (812) 945-4000 or visit foydmemorial.com/cancer to learn more about free one-on-one breast cancer risk assessments, seminars and support groups. KentuckyOne Health is Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Breast Imaging When a woman chooses a facility for breast imaging, there are two things that make a signifcant difference in her experience. First are the advanced services and skilled medical professionals available to her. Second are the special steps taken to help her feel comfortable. KentuckyOne Health (KentuckyOne) excels in both. KentuckyOne has earned gold seal accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR), both as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and in Breast MRI. Beyond that, KentuckyOne is also ACR-accredited in Mammography, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy, as well as in Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. The ACR gold seal represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. ACR accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certifed physicians and medical physicists who are experts 14 2013 Breast Health Section in the feld. It's your assurance that KentuckyOne has achieved the highest standards in image quality, personnel qualifcations, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance. Attention is given to convenience, comfort, and peace of mind. Respect is another key to patient care at KentuckyOne. Dressing rooms are warm and inviting. A special robe provided during imaging helps soften the experience. And technologists help patients achieve their personal level of comfort by listening. They are trained to KentuckyOne has earned accreditation both as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and in Breast MRI. And that's only part of the story. Offering comprehensive services in one location also means greater convenience for patients. When combined with patientoriented care that includes fast-track mammogram scheduling, it can mean less time that a concerned woman has to spend waiting for results. appreciate and accommodate each patient's needs while maintaining the highest level of medical standards. KentuckyOne Health has been an American College of Radiology-accredited facility since 2008. For more information, call (502) 259-6000.