Fall 2023 7 When it comes to treating cancer, Riverside knows that access to leading-edge technology plays a key role in giving patients the best outcomes possible. That’s why we have invested in the addition of a second TrueBeam Linear Accelerator—the latest in cancer treatment technology. “Adding another TrueBeam allows us to treat even more patients in our community with leadingedge technology,” says Cassandra Lacher, DO, MHA, oncologist and hematologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute. How it benefits patients TrueBeam targets tumors with extreme accuracy while minimizing side effects and damage to healthy tissues. This new TrueBeam will also have brachytherapy technology, which is a newer form of cancer treatment that uses internal radiation to treat head and neck cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and more. In addition to TrueBeam, patients at the Riverside Cancer Institute have access to surgical oncology, such as da Vinci® robotic surgery to remove tumors with fewer post-operative complications. The Riverside Cancer Institute also offers patients the latest chemotherapy medications and methods, and newer treatments like immunotherapy, which uses the Cassandra Lacher, DO, MHA Check it out To learn more about technology and treatments available at the Riverside Cancer Institute, visit RiversideHealthcare.org/ cancer. Complete cancer care, close to home Physical therapy: Support your cancer journey Research has found that longer survival rates have led to an increase in chronic, long-term toxicities associated with chemotherapy. Along with this, an estimated 20% to 30% loss of strength is associated with seven to nine days of bed rest for cancer patients. Patients who experience five weeks of inactivity see a loss of up to 50% of their muscular strength. Physical therapy and rehabilitation can increase the likelihood of successful completion of cancer treatment. Specialty rehab services offered at Riverside With a referral, we provide services in a number of specialties: ● Lymphedema. ● Myofascial release. ● Chronic pain. ● Pelvic health. ● Aquatics. ● Vestibular/ concussion. ● Speech therapy. Talk with your oncology team to see if cancer rehab is right for you. For more information, call (888) 901-3066. The Riverside Cancer Institute offers the latest technology body’s own defense system to find and destroy cancer cells. “Treatment options that have become available in the last 10 to 15 years have provided improved outcomes and renewed hope for our cancer patients, and we are grateful to be able to offer them this technology right here in the community,” Dr. Lacher says.
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