oncology - Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

CANCERatCENTER
RENAISSANCE
ONCOLOGY
Oscar J. Garcia, M.D.
Ghanem Daghestani, M.D.
Carlos Herrera M.D.
Radiation Oncology
Medical Oncology/ Hematology
Gynecologic Oncology
Cancer Center at Renaissance
2717 Michael Angelo Drive
Edinburg, Texas 78539
Phone: 956-217-7050
Fax: 956-217-7099
Patient/Physician Hotline
956-362-CURE (2873)
Satish Desai, M.D.
Medical Oncology/ Hematology
Eugenio Galindo, M.D.
Medical Oncology/ Hematology
Juan Carlos Bernini, M.D.
Rodrigo Eraña, M.D.
Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology
Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology
Renaissance Cancer Center Cameron County
1401 West Expressway 83
San Benito, Texas 78586
Phone: 956-399-4791
Fax: 956-399-1329
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Sarada Gummadi, M.D.
Dipen J. Parekh, M.D.
Jose Almeda, M.D.
Medical Oncology/ Hematology
Urologic Oncology/ Robotic Surgery
Liver and Pancreas Surgeon
Organ Transplantation
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“Doctors Hospital at Renaissance proudly meets the federal definition of a physician-owned hospital” (42 CFR § 489.3).
The physicians on our outstanding oncology medical staff are not employees or agents of the hospital, but are independent
contractors whose professional relationship is directly with the patient. *Cancer Center at Renaissance Is A Division of
Doctor Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd
We offer a variety of services within our center in order
to make your experience more efficient.
When diagnosed with cancer, it is normal to feel
anxious about your visit but at Cancer Center at
Renaissance you can expect nothing less than
compassionate, patient centered care from a staff
that is dedicated to providing excellent cancer
treatment and support services to their community.
Our team makes every effort to understand your
medical conditions and needs so they can develop
a treatment plan that is tailored to you. Throughout
your treatment, your Oncologist meets with you
once a week to review your treatment program.
They will work closely with your primary physicians
to provide you with the best care possible from
diagnosis through survivorship.
“Where healing, compassion,
experience, and technology meet.”
Patient Services:
» Team of multi-specialty physicians that can fulfill all
your oncology needs
» State-of-the art Technology
» Infusion Center
» Chemotherapy
» Radiation Therapy
» Robotic Surgery
» Hospice Support
» Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging
» Positron Emission Tomography – PET
» Timely Diagnosis and Treatment Plan Updates
» Physician Consultations
» Cancer Prevention and Screening
» Grief Counseling
Oncology Specialty Services:
» Medical Oncology
» Hematology
» Radiation Oncology
» Urologic Oncology / Robotic Surgery
» Gynecologic Oncology
» Pediatric Oncology
Free support services for patients, their families and
those who support them:
» Personalized Counseling
» Financial Counseling
» Monthly Support Group
» Nutrition Counseling
» Patient Navigator for Newly Diagnosed Patients
» Beauty Salon for Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Oncology
Your oncologist and members of your medical team know
which drugs and procedures are the most effective for
treating different forms of cancer at different stages. Your
team will be available to answer all questions and concerns
that you may have about your diagnoses. They also have
a variety of educational resources and support services to
help you better cope with your disease.
Radiation Oncology
The Cancer Center at Renaissance is equipped with highly
advanced radiation therapy equipment. Services provided
at the Cancer Center at Renaissance include Intensity
Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided
Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereo-tactic Radiosurgery
(SRS), Mammosite Radiation Therapy, and High Dose Rate
Brachytherapy (HDR).
High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy or HDR is a form of
“internal” or “local” cancer treatment that places the
radiation at the source of the tumor. HDR treatments
are typically given over a few days as compared to a few
weeks. HDR typically has fewer side effects due to the close
proximity of the radiation source to the tumor site.
Mammosite Radiation Therapy is a form of HDR treatment.
It is typically used for patients woo have been diagnosed with
breast cancer. Patient’s who have had a lumpectomy, could
possibly be a candidate for Mammosite HDR treatments.
Some advantages of MamrrioSite are:
• MammoSite places the radiation source inside the
lumpectomy cavity (the space left when a tumor is
removed). This delivers radiation to the area where
cancer is most likely to recur.
• Clinical trials for the MammoSite Radiation Therapy
System have shown it to be well tolerated, with mild side
effects for a short period of time.
• The therapy is given on an outpatient basis. No hospital
stay is required.
• 83.3% of the patients had good/excellent cosmetic
results 100% of patients in the initial clinical trial would
recommend MammoSite to a friend or family member.
Stereotatic Radiosurgery is the very precise delivery of
radiation to a brain tumor while sparing the surrounding
normal brain tissue.
Varian Medical Systems Linear Accelerator
Varian Medical Systems Trilogy medical linear accelerator
is the most versatile machine in the world, with the
capability of offering all standard radiation therapies as
well as the most advanced treatments that make it possible
to concentrate more dose on tumors while protecting
surrounding healthy tissue. It is expected to help doctors
to improve cure rates for patients while reducing treatment
complications.
Urologic Oncology / Robotic Surgery
Our urologic oncologist is dedicated to providing you
with the best care close to home while focusing on your
individual needs. The urologic oncologist will diagnose
your disease while using latest technology to treat prostate,
kidney, bladder and testicular cancer. Our urologic
oncologist has performed several hundreds of robotic
surgeries in all areas of urologic oncology; therefore
ensuring you the best outcome.
Gynecologic Oncology
The Cancer Center at Renaissance is the only cancer center
in the valley to offer Gynecologic Oncology services
close to home. Our team of gynecologic oncologists has
demonstrated expertise and experience in diagnosing and
treating various gynecologic cancers. The Gynecologic
Oncology Program is dedicated to treating all types
of gynecologic cancers. Our team approach treatment
options include minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery,
intraoperative radiation therapy, robotic surgery, radiation
therapy, and chemotherapy.
Our services include the diagnosis & treatment of common
gynecologic cancers, such as:
» Cervical Cancer » Endometrial Cancer
» Fallopian Tube Cancer
» Ovarian Cancer
» Uterine Cancer » Vaginal Cancer
» Vulvar Cancer
Liver and Pancreas Surgery and Transplant Clinic
The Cancer Center at Renaissance offers specialized surgical services focused on pancreatic cancer, liver tumors,
and bile duct diseases including repair of bile duct injuries. We offer vascular reconstruction for those pancreatic
tumors previously categorized as inoperable and help with
liver tumors involving complicated resections.