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physicist Charles Fuller, PhD to target treatment of tumors with remarkable precision
and thereby spare healthy surrounding tissue – maximizing cures while minimizing
side effects.
Grand Valley Oncology employs the only female gynecologic oncology
surgeon on the Western Slope. Ruth Higdon, MD works closely with the medical
and radiation oncologists at Grand Valley Oncology. This multidisciplinary team
survivors may have significant medical and psychological needs following active e
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approach ensures the best possible outcome for patients.

Additionally, Grand Valley Oncology offers a survivorship care program led
by Kathryn Tarman, MD. Due to the advances in early detection and treatment,
cancer survivors are living longer than ever before. It is estimated that by 2022 there
will be nearly 18 million cancer survivors. Grand Valley Oncology understands that
oncology treatment. It is their goal to help patients with this transition through the
survivorship program. For
The team of medical and radiation oncologists and the entire staff at

Oncology
Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Oncology are committed to meeting the health
care needs of the community by providing accessible, high-quality, coordinated and
cost-effective care.
Community Hospital believes it is a privilege to partner with cancer patients

and strives to personalize patient care at every level. Community Hospital and
For more information on the services provided by Community Hospital’s Grand
Huntsman Cancer Institute are focused on bringing hope in the fight against cancer.
Valley Oncology, please call 970-254-3180 or visit www.GrandValleyOncology.com.

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