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for someone who is sick. Now the farthest they will travel is down the view may help calm a patient, even lowering blood pressure.
hall and from one floor to the next in the same building. The setting is
another asset. Chemotherapy and other treatments, often day in and For those who accompany patients, the waiting room is designed to
day out, usually take place in a clinical setting. At the Heimann Cancer be a relaxing place where they can decompress and have a snack.
Center, infusion chairs are located on the third floor where the stunning There is also a healing garden at both cancer center locations for
guests and patients alike. Nothing can totally take away the anxiety
that comes with cancer, of course, but convenience, comfort, and
setting help alleviate some of the stress.
THE MARY AND DICK HEIMANN CANCER CENTER:
» 79,000 square feet The equipment. The technology. This is where Vaughn really got
excited. The Heimann center has a TruBeam Linear accelerator and
» Private spaces with expansive views for infusion patients Radixact, a new version of image guided radiation therapy that stra-
tegically targets a tumor without hurting the rest of the body. It’s a
» Expanded nurse navigator and social work programs precise tumor killer, not just ‘in the ballpark,’ but right where it is
needed. The procedure continues until the tumor is small enough to
» Support services, including diagnostic imaging, retail phar- be surgically removed, allowing a less invasive, lower risk surgery.
macy, laboratory, and nutrition With fast-growing tumors, the procedure can prevent spreading.

» Complementary care, including support groups, oncological “Our patients used to have to go to Portland for PET CTs, now it’s
massage and donation resource center in-house. The technology is cutting edge, because we’re talking about
nuclear medicine imaging, and these isotopes are manufactured in a
» Office space for specialists to consult with patients and their nuclear reactor. They split the atoms to our specifications. It’s tailored
families for you and can only be used for you,” Vaughn explains. The logistics
of having a PET CT are crucial. If you have an 11 a.m. appointment,
» Telemedicine, bone marrow clinic, and gynecological oncology the dose has to be custom made that day (offsite) and transported to
Medford by plane. Similar to an organ transplant, the timeframe is
tight. The isotope expires within hours of its production. PET CT

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