Cancer Treatment

 

The High Point Regional Cancer Center opened in 2004 and provides Medical Oncology/Hematology and Laboratory services. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art, quality cancer care to patients and families, close to home. Unfortunately, radiation services terminated in December 2009 and are no longer available in Logan County.

 

Mary Rutan Hospital has provided Medical Oncology/Hematology services since the early 1980s. Since January of 2004, care continues at the High Point Regional Cancer Center. Patient treatments are individualized and the oncologist works closely with local physicians in providing quality cancer care in our community.

 

Dr. Sudhathi Chennuru provides medical oncology services at the High Point Cancer Center. Oncology clinics are held every Tuesday and Thursday at from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chemotherapy is given from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is available to be given on weekends as needed.

 

The Ewing H. Crawfis Oncology Clinic provides state-of-the-art treatment, education and follow-up for patients. The Clinic is staffed by nurses who are trained in the administration of chemotherapy as well as patient and family education. In addition, our staff works on the coordination of referrals and co nsults on an as needed basis.

 

The American Cancer Society provides an on-site Patient Navigator who assists in linking cancer patients, families, survivors and caregivers to resources and programs in the community. Robin Supinger is the current Patient Care Navigator who serves several counties in Ohio and is typically at the Cancer Center on Thursdays.

 

A Phlebotomist is available on-site for laboratory testing. All tests are processed at the Mary Rutan Hospital Laboratory. Dr. Robert Davis is the Medical Director of the MRH Laboratory. Hours of operation for laboratory draws are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Oncology and non-oncology patients are welcome to utilize the lab during these hours of operation.

 

  

Support group meetings are typically held every other month and offer exposure to a variety of cancer related topics. The support groups are designed to offer patients, families and care-givers education, emotional support and an opportunity to meet others with similar concerns. Announcements regarding each meeting are posted in the local newspaper and on the radio station prior to each meeting. For questions call the Cancer Center.

Oncology Nurse Coordinators/Educators for Medical Oncology:

            Willie Stoltzfus, RN, BSN, OCN – (937) 592-9221 ext. 5953

            Susie Boone, RN – (937) 592-9221 ext. 5955

 

American Cancer Society Patient Navigator:

            Robin Supinger – (888)-227-6446 ext-8070

 

Laboratory Services:

            Tammy Higginbotham – (937) 592-9221 ext. 5977

 

Call: (937) 592-9221 Ext. 5955

Fax: (937) 593-0684

 

Every Tuesday and Thursday the oncologist is on-site, and second Friday of the month

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Chemotherapy: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (available weekends as needed)

 
 

Dr. Sudhathi Chennuru

Board Certified: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine

Referring doctor and family doctor

Letter of referral

Basic demographics: diagnosis/reason for referral, name, date of birth, phone number, etc

All laboratory results within the last year

All operative and pathology reports

Any non-Mary Rutan Patient record (cardiology, x-rays, operative & pathology reports, pulmonary, etc.)

 

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

All lab results are processed at the Mary Rutan Hospital Laboratory.

Laboratory services are open to oncology and non-oncology patients.

 

 

 

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