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Cancer Services

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital and the O'Bleness Health System offer the latest advances in cancer care right here in our community. Our facilities offer convenient access to medical and radiation oncologists, physician specialists who diagnose and treat cancer. Our cancer services include comprehensive diagnostic testing, a variety of treatment options, post-treatment services, support programs and resource information - all provided by skilled and experienced physicians and staff.

O'Bleness Memorial Hospital and the Athens Cancer Center work together with our physicians to provide comprehensive cancer care. The O'Bleness Health System and the American Cancer Society collaborate to offer a number of support programs for patients, families and caregivers.

Read what our patients say about their own personal experiences and our cancer services - Pamela Burns, Shelley Conrath, David Dunfee, John Greacen, Nancy Jackson, Margaret Topping, Danny Turner.



Diagnostic Testing Services

Accredited Mammography
Anatomic imaging
Barium studies
Biopsy options including stereotactic breast biopsy
Bone survey
Comprehensive laboratory testing
Computed Tomography (CT) scanning
Digital Mammography
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopy studies
Gallium Scanning
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Myelogram
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning
Ultrasound
X-ray


Treatment Options

Chemotherapy
Expectant therapy
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Infusion
Radiation medicine
Radiation therapy
Surgical options
Thalidomide therapy


Post-treatment Services

Nutrition Counseling
HeartWorks - pulmonary rehabilitation
Rehabilitation - Physical therapy, speech therapy
Home Health and Hospice


Support Programs

Look Good...Feel Better Program
O'Bleness Sharing Hope Boutique
American Cancer Society Patient Navigator
Lose Weight with Hypnosis
Movies That Matter
Stop Smoking with Hypnosis
Cancer Discussion and Support Group


Resource Information

Breast Cancer Facts
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society Patient Navigator, 888-227-6446, ext. 8069
OhioHealth
The Ohio State University Medical Center

 

 
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