PLYMOUTH CANCER INSTITUTE Cancer patients have enough on their minds. The Plymouth Cancer Institute offers advanced treatments and quality care conveniently close to home for our patients who live in Marshall County and surrounding communities. Advanced Treatment & Technology Our Wide-Bore CT Simulator helps physicians plan the course of radiation therapy before treatment begins. This advanced equipment is designed to be more comfortable for patients and reduce any feeling of claustrophobia. The Linear Accelerator speeds up treatment for patients and delivers more targeted radiation, minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. The 120-leaf MCL provides custom blocking around critical structures while optimizing radiation dose to the target area, creating precise treatment custom to each patient. A Laboratory is located inside the medical oncology department, providing added convenience for patients, physicians and staff. Radiology services are located next door, and diagnostic tests and screenings can be scheduled before or after treatments, minimizing a patient’s time driving back and forth to the hospital. The Outpatient Treatment & Infusion Center at the Plymouth Campus provides: • Chemotherapy administration • Blood & blood product transfusions • IV medication administration • Dressing changes • Catheterizations • Injections • IV fluids for hydration
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