Cancer Care
Overview
Did you know that one in five cancer patients leave Kern County for treatment? Worse yet, Kern County has one of the highest cancer rates of any region, both across the state and nation. Unfortunately, in the next 10 years, new cancer cases in Kern County are excpeted to double. At SJCH, we believe cancer is best fought on your home turf. As the only hospital-based cancer center in Kern County, the Cancer Center at SJCH will offer a comprehensive option for cancer diagnosis and treatment, all under one roof.
The Cancer Center at SJCH will feature:
- Radiation and medical oncology.
- Affiliation with a nationally renowned cancer center.
- Highly trained, Board-Certified physicians.
- A holistic approach to healing, including integrative and complimentary medicine options.
- Kern County's first Varian trueBEAM Linear Accelerator, one of the latest advances in cancer technology.
Currently, the Cancer Center at SJCH on track to open in December 2012!
To ensure the excellence of the Cancer Center at SJCH, the SJCH Foundation is working hard to bridge the $5 million financial gap that exists between the funds provided by the hospital and the cost of the new facility. You can either give online or call 661-869-6570 to learn how you can get involved.
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