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Baptist Health Medical Group Hematology & Oncology

2501 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 201, Paducah, KY 42003
Hours:
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
 

About the Ray and Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Center in Corbin, KY

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Baptist Health Paducah would like to welcome you to the introduction to chemotherapy video. We are here to provide the best possible care for you during your cancer journey. When you arrive at the cancer center, you'll need to check in with the receptionist at the front desk in the main lobby. The receptionist will provide instruction to you about your appointments for the day.

Most patients are scheduled in the lab prior to their appointment with the doctor or nurse before each treatment. Your appointments will be coordinated and scheduled by your physician. The registration team is notified of your arrival once you have checked in. During the registration process, the registrar will obtain important information from you and your insurance information will be collected.

In the lab, your blood will be drawn and the required laboratory test ordered by your physician will be performed. These lab results look at important lab values that can be altered by your treatment. You can expect to have your blood drawn weekly while you're on chemotherapy. Occasionally, more frequent blood testing is required to monitor your blood counts while you are undergoing treatment.

You can expect to have your lab drawn prior to or within 24 hours of your chemotherapy treatment. After your lab appointment, you will check in to see your oncologist or go directly to the infusion center. Depending on your diagnosis and the frequency of your treatment, you may be required to see your doctor before your treatment. Your physician will complete an assessment to determine if you are tolerating your prescribed therapy before each treatment.

Lab results will also be reviewed and discussed with you. It is important that you inform your provider of any changes or issues you may be having during this time. After your lab and physician appointment, you will be instructed to return to the front desk and check in for your treatment. A staff member from the infusion team will greet you in the lobby and assist you into the infusion area.

Your height, weight, and vital signs will be obtained at every visit. In order for your medication dose to be calculated, an accurate height and weight is needed at every visit. You will be seated into one of our infusion bays and a staff member will offer you a heated blanket and a pillow. A light lunch or snack will also be provided to you during your treatment.

The nurse will review your medical history, home medication list, and complete an assessment prior to your treatment. Your vital signs, height, weight, lab results, and treatment plan will also be reviewed by your nurse. After these steps are completed, the pharmacy team in the cancer center will be notified to prepare your medication. The cancer center staff completes several steps to ensure patient safety.

Trained oncology pharmacy staff and nurses perform several safety checks prior to and after the medications are prepared. The medication prep time can take up to an hour. On average, medications are ready for administration in about 30 minutes. Your treatment plan is very individualized.

Chemotherapy is usually administered to patients through their veins, but it can also be given through an injection or in a pill form. A port is a safe, effective device that is sometimes needed for oncology treatments. If a port is needed, your physician will discuss this with you. We ask that you wear comfortable clothing the day of your treatment.

If you have a port, we ask you to wear a button down shirt or a shirt with a large or loose neck so your nurse can easily clean and access the port site. While you are waiting for your medication to be prepared, your nurse will review any potential side effects. There are effective medications your physician can prescribe to ease any side effects that you may experience. Although these side effects are possible, not all patients will experience them.

Most chemotherapy drugs can weaken your immune system and increase your risk for infection. Hand washing is key to prevent infection. You should check your temperature once a day. It is very important that you notify your physician if you develop a temperature.

The Ray and Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care Center offers oncology treatments to our community and surrounding areas. Treatments may be given once a day, weekly, or every two to three weeks. Some of the treatments provided in our cancer center include chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. Supportive therapies, blood products, and many other non-oncology treatments can also be provided in our center.

The cancer center is staffed with oncology certified nurses that follow the Oncology Nursing Society's administration guidelines for safe practice. The cancer center offers 25 private heated infusion chairs with a personal television in each bay. Free Wi-Fi internet service is available. There are large windows in the infusion center with natural lighting and views of healing gardens to promote a calm and healing atmosphere within the center.

Private infusion bays allow for one family member or a friend to stay with you during your treatment. The infusion center was designed with the patient's needs and comfort in mind. For the safety of our patients, we ask that your family member or friend is 16 years of age or older in order to enter the infusion area. If at any time during your treatment you need to speak with our oncology social worker, please let your infusion nurse know.

Feel free to visit our resource room located off the main lobby of the cancer center. Cancer information and books are available at no cost to our patients. Support group information, local resource information, wigs, and head coverings are also available. Dietitian and nutrition counseling is available by appointment.

We hope this introductory video has answered some of your questions. Please feel free to ask a staff member for any help you may need or to answer any questions you may have. It is important to remember everyone's cancer journey is different and we are here to help you through yours and to treat you like family. ♪ [music]

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Treatments

We provide chemotherapy services in addition to other supportive infusions for our patients, including:

25 treatment chairs

Medical Oncology: the use of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or immunotherapy to treat cancer and its symptoms. Depending on the type of cancer, these treatments may be used in combination or with surgery or radiation:

Chemotherapy: These drugs may be prescribed to kill cancer cells to keep them from spreading. Chemotherapy can be used before surgery to shrink a tumor, after surgery to kill remaining cancer cells and to help reduce symptoms. Chemotherapy may be delivered by mouth as a pill or liquid, by IV infusion in a vein, as a cream applied on the surface of the skin, or as an injection.

Hormonal Therapy: Hormones travel throughout the body, regulating the activity or behavior of cells or organs. Hormonal therapy uses certain drugs to block, remove or alter the activity of hormones in order to slow or stop cancer cell growth. Hormonal therapy can be delivered by mouth as a pill, as an injection or as a surgical procedure to remove organs that produce hormones.

Immunotherapy: Concentrated amounts of the body’s natural substances can sometimes help the immune system to fight certain cancers. Immunotherapy helps the body attack or combat cancer cells. It uses substances made by the body in a laboratory, which are injected or administered as an IV infusion.

Services

  • Genetic testing and counseling
  • Speech Therapist 
  • Nutritional services
  • Psychosocial services
  • Dietary Services
  • Lymphadema Therapy
  • Financial Counseling
  • Resource Room: Our resource room provides services and supplies to our patients. This service is supported by the hospitals YourFight employees fund for patients needing extra assistance during their journey.

A Look at Ray and Kay Eckstein Cancer Center Providers

Radiation Oncology Team

We take pride in our multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals who work together to provide comprehensive and effective radiation therapy treatments. Each team member plays a crucial role in delivering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Radiation Oncologist

Our radiation oncologist is a board-certified medical doctor specializing in cancer treatment with radiation therapy. He develops and oversees individualized treatment plans, from initial consultations and determining the appropriate type and dose of radiation to monitoring progress and managing side effects.

Medical Physicists

Our medical physicists ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. They calibrate our state-of-the-art equipment, develop advanced treatment plans with our oncologist, and perform rigorous quality assurance tests to uphold the highest safety standards.

Dosimetrists

Our dosimetrists meticulously plan the delivery of radiation treatments using advanced software and imaging technologies. They create detailed plans that maximize radiation doses to the tumor while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Radiation Therapists

Our radiation therapists administer the prescribed radiation treatments with precision and care. They position patients for each session, operate our cutting-edge linear accelerator, and ensure accurate radiation delivery while monitoring patient safety and comfort.

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Our radiation oncology nurse provides comprehensive nursing care and support to patients undergoing radiation therapy. She educates patients about their treatment, manages side effects, offers emotional support, and assists with symptom management, ensuring a comfortable and well-supported journey for each patient.

Oncology Social Worker

Oncology Social Worker assist our patients with psychosocial needs as well as assisting in finding resources to help in the cancer journey.

Treatments

We provide chemotherapy services in addition to other supportive infusions for our patients, including:

25 treatment chairs

Medical Oncology: the use of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy or immunotherapy to treat cancer and its symptoms. Depending on the type of cancer, these treatments may be used in combination or with surgery or radiation:

Chemotherapy: These drugs may be prescribed to kill cancer cells to keep them from spreading. Chemotherapy can be used before surgery to shrink a tumor, after surgery to kill remaining cancer cells and to help reduce symptoms. Chemotherapy may be delivered by mouth as a pill or liquid, by IV infusion in a vein, as a cream applied on the surface of the skin, or as an injection.

Hormonal Therapy: Hormones travel throughout the body, regulating the activity or behavior of cells or organs. Hormonal therapy uses certain drugs to block, remove or alter the activity of hormones in order to slow or stop cancer cell growth. Hormonal therapy can be delivered by mouth as a pill, as an injection or as a surgical procedure to remove organs that produce hormones.

Immunotherapy: Concentrated amounts of the body’s natural substances can sometimes help the immune system to fight certain cancers. Immunotherapy helps the body attack or combat cancer cells. It uses substances made by the body in a laboratory, which are injected or administered as an IV infusion.

Services

  • Genetic testing and counseling
  • Speech Therapist 
  • Nutritional services
  • Psychosocial services
  • Dietary Services
  • Lymphadema Therapy
  • Financial Counseling
  • Resource Room: Our resource room provides services and supplies to our patients. This service is supported by the hospitals YourFight employees fund for patients needing extra assistance during their journey.

A Look at Ray and Kay Eckstein Cancer Center Providers

Radiation Oncology Team

We take pride in our multidisciplinary team of skilled professionals who work together to provide comprehensive and effective radiation therapy treatments. Each team member plays a crucial role in delivering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Radiation Oncologist

Our radiation oncologist is a board-certified medical doctor specializing in cancer treatment with radiation therapy. He develops and oversees individualized treatment plans, from initial consultations and determining the appropriate type and dose of radiation to monitoring progress and managing side effects.

Medical Physicists

Our medical physicists ensure the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. They calibrate our state-of-the-art equipment, develop advanced treatment plans with our oncologist, and perform rigorous quality assurance tests to uphold the highest safety standards.

Dosimetrists

Our dosimetrists meticulously plan the delivery of radiation treatments using advanced software and imaging technologies. They create detailed plans that maximize radiation doses to the tumor while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues, ensuring optimal outcomes.

Radiation Therapists

Our radiation therapists administer the prescribed radiation treatments with precision and care. They position patients for each session, operate our cutting-edge linear accelerator, and ensure accurate radiation delivery while monitoring patient safety and comfort.

Radiation Oncology Nurse

Our radiation oncology nurse provides comprehensive nursing care and support to patients undergoing radiation therapy. She educates patients about their treatment, manages side effects, offers emotional support, and assists with symptom management, ensuring a comfortable and well-supported journey for each patient.

Oncology Social Worker

Oncology Social Worker assist our patients with psychosocial needs as well as assisting in finding resources to help in the cancer journey.

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Preparing for Your Visit to Ray & Kay Eckstein Cancer Center 

Baptist Health Paducah Cancer Care is offered at one convenient location - the Ray & Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care Center.

Outpatients will receive radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other services at the Cancer Center, located at 25th St. and Broadway, on the backside of the hospital building. We see about 110 patients every day for outpatient radiation and chemotherapy.

Additional Cancer Care Services

Some cancer services, such as diagnostic imaging tests and surgery, may be performed in other areas of the hospital.

  • Imaging services are available in the hospital, or at the Baptist Health Imaging Center, next door. Please phone 270.415.7242 for more information.
  • Radiology and the Earl Freezor Regional Radiation Therapy Center are on the first floor of the main hospital building, and may be reached at 270.575.2600 and 270.575.2780, respectively.
  • A certified lymphedema specialist sees patients at Baptist Health Rehabilitation, please call 270.534.1200 for more information.

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Preparing for Your Visit to Ray & Kay Eckstein Cancer Center 

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