Care Services we provide:
Epic Care’s mission of providing the best cancer care goes
beyond the disciplines of Medical Oncology, Radiation Therapy
and Surgery. We believe that the most successful therapy involves
much more
At Epic Care our philosophy is to create an innovative, compassionate
and supportive environment that fosters healing of the mind, body
and soul.
We are committed to providing the most current and comprehensive
care. Our multi-disciplinary partnership approach allows us to
assemble the best specialists available and to design the program
that will best address each patient’s needs.
Epic Care Services and Facilities include:
Medical Oncology
Our doctors are cancer specialists, oncologists with expertise
in the diagnosis, staging, and coordinated treatment of cancer.
In initial detailed consultation visits, they will order and review
all necessary diagnostic test results and discuss treatment options
best suited for your condition. Your oncologist will supervise
the administration of your treatment, be it chemotherapy, immune-therapy,
newer biologic agents or experimental therapy. Our oncology-certified
nursing staff will administer your treatment in the comfort of
our own state-of-the-art, in-office infusion suite. Regular follow-up
visits with your oncologist will ensure your treatment is effective
and proceeding safely with a minimum of side effects. Be assured
you have open access to your oncologist to discuss any issues
of concern and to stay fully informed regarding all aspects of
your health and treatment.
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Hematology
Our doctors are also certified hematologists, with expertise in
the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders, including anemia
and other low blood counts, bleeding and blood clotting disorders,
lymphomas and leukemias. If indicated, bone marrow biopsies are
performed in our offices.
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Radiation Oncology
We also utilize radiation therapy to eradicate tumors as well
as control certain benign growths. Using the most advanced technology,
such as multi-modality image fusion, intensity modulated radiation
therapy (IMRT), image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and the
Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC), we are able to precisely target
and treat tumors with radiation, while protecting normal tissues.
In addition to external beam radiation therapy, prostate seed
implants and other brachytherapy (HDR) services are a planned
part of our treatment protocols.
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Imaging - Positron Emission Tomography and
Computed Tomography (PET/CT)
Bayside Imaging: www.baysideimaging.com
In cancer care, PET/CT scans are commonly obtained to determine
the extent of the disease at diagnosis for staging and in follow-up
to evaluate response to treatments. A PET scan utilizes a radioactive
glucose isotope that highlights malignant cells, identifying malignant
lesions that may have been overlooked by conventional imaging
(CT, MRI or X-ray). PET provides information regarding the potential
malignancy of a lesion. CT provides detailed information about
the size, shape and anatomic location of the area of concern.
When both technologies are utilized simultaneously, the diagnostic
accuracy is greatly enhanced. We at Epic Care offer this diagnostic
service at our centers for your convenience and for our vigilance
in your care.
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Health and Healing Center
We offer a combination of complementary and alternative approaches
to cancer care integrated with traditional cancer care, utilizing
the contributions of both Western medicine and the long established
experience of other traditions involving the body, mind and spirit
of each individual. This approach includes nutritional counseling,
psychosocial counseling, acupuncture, mind-body therapies, massage
therapy, along with educational and support activities.
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Research
Bay Area Cancer Research Group: www.bacrg.com
Our research department offers access to the newest cutting-edge
experimental therapies, when standard effective standard treatment
options may be lacking. Dedicated research staff will assist you
and your doctor in the administration of experimental treatments
under strict safety and monitoring guidelines in full compliance
with FDA regulations regarding treatment trials.
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