ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE.
EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
The Medical Oncology Group
Locations in Gulfport, Biloxi, Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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At The Medical Oncology Group, we are proud to provide comprehensive, leading-edge care for patients in our community with cancer and blood disorders. As the longest running oncology group on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we are dedicated to our friends, families, and neighbors. We offer five convenient clinic locations in South Mississippi allowing you to recieve top quality care close to home.
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Providing Hope to Our Patients
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A cancer diagnosis can be frightening. Exciting advances in cancer therapies are being made daily, providing more hope than ever for patients with cancer. We are dedicated to providing you with the most advanced and effective therapies available today.
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Our Process
As each person is unique, we understand that no two patients will benefit from the same treatment plan. Our medical oncologists will work with you to develop an individualized plan designed for you. We know that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. We are in this together. That is why we work so hard to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the following steps of the process:
- Choosing an oncologist: Our board-certified, experienced, dedicated medical oncologists will ensure you receive optimal care that is customized for you.
- Decision making: Our entire staff will make every effort to ensure you understand your diagnosis and treatment options so you can choose a care plan that is best for you.
- Preparing for treatment: Our nurse navigators will be sure you are prepared and help guide you through every step of the process.
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Meet With One of Our Medical OncologistsWith five locations across the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and Ocean Springs, we are always only a short distance away. We make every effort to accommodate new patients as soon as possible, oftentimes even the same day. If you are concerned about transportation to one of our facilities, give us a call, and our nurse navigation team may be able to assist in getting to our locations.
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We Offer Personalized Attention and Cancer Treatment For Our Patients
Successful cancer care and treatment requires innovative tools, advanced treatments and skilled staff. With these resources, a diagnosis of cancer today is often accompanied by a strong possibility of recovery. Many cancers today can be cured through surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of these treatments. Let us do the work to develop your optimal treatment plan so that you can focus on healing.
How Does Chemotherapy Work?
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Chemotherapy involves intravenous or oral medications to treat cancers and sometimes other diseases. Our dedicated staff of specialists will work to develop the optimal chemotherapy regimen to help our patients fight their cancer. Besides ensuring the treatment is customized to each patient, we have designed our care center for total patient comfort with friendly staff, a comfortable setting and available distractions. While the term chemotherapy, or “chemo,” can be frightening, knowing what it is and how it will work with your body can be calming and reassuring. Allowing our medical staff to educate and inform you thoroughly will allow you to focus on self-care and hope during your treatment phases while resting comfortably knowing that our staff has your best interest in mind.
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What is Radiation Therapy?
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Radiation Therapy uses high-energy radiation particles to target and kill cancer cells. There are several different types of radiation used for cancer treatment and we will work closely with the radiation oncologist to determine the optimal therapy for your disease.
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Should You Consider Surgery?
Surgery is used in the diagnosis, treatment and even in cancer prevention. Because there are so many different types of cancers that are amenable to surgery – whether by hand or using a robotic surgical system – our medical oncology specialists will work with surgeons to determine when cancer surgery is most appropriate. Our oncologic specialists and treatment team will be open and transparent with you in making the decision that has the best chance of a positive outcome for you and your disease.
How Are Treatment Plans Developed?
There are, of course, risks associated with all of the above-listed treatment options and these risks (as well as potential benefits) will be a large part of the discussion between you and your specialist during the treatment decision making process. We will recommend what we believe your best treatment options are and work closely with you to ensure that you feel comfortable and well-informed about your treatment. Our dedicated specialists and support staff are here to serve you.
Why Choose The Medical Oncology Group?
Our care center is made up of a team of dedicated individuals to help guide you through your diagnosis and its treatment options: Medical Oncologists determine and direct your personalized cancer treatment plan; Nurse Navigators provide patient care and support under the direction of the oncologists; and Office Staff will help facilitate all of the above with little burden to the patient so that you can focus on your treatment and recovery. Our oncologists personally take care of their hospitalized patients rather than having hospitalists tend to them. We strongly believe this continuity of care best ensures your personalized treatment plan is optimally implemented.
Patients who have difficulty arranging transportation or managing the costs associated with transportation to one of our locations should call us. Our nurse navigation team may be able to help you defray those costs so you can focus on your treatment.
Regardless of your treatment decision or appointment type, we do advise bringing someone with you to your appointments so that you may feel more at ease. You’ll likely be receiving a lot of information at each visit; some patients feel more comfortable having a second set of ears present. For chemotherapy infusions, feel free to bring any distractions such as a book or tablet. We will provide creature comforts such as pillows, blankets, recliners, televisions, and snacks. For appointments requiring labwork, please stop by at your leisure in the days before the appointment in order to have your lab results ready so we can provide clearer and more informed guidance regarding your treatment.
Regardless of your treatment decision or appointment type, we do advise bringing someone with you to your appointments so that you may feel more at ease. You’ll likely be receiving a lot of information at each visit; some patients feel more comfortable having a second set of ears present. For chemotherapy infusions, feel free to bring any distractions such as a book or tablet. We will provide creature comforts such as pillows, blankets, recliners, televisions, and snacks. For appointments requiring labwork, please stop by at your leisure in the days before the appointment in order to have your lab results ready so we can provide clearer and more informed guidance regarding your treatment.
The Medical Oncology Group is Dedicated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The world of cancer treatment and care can be challenging for patients. We are here to help with all of the different aspects of your care so that you can focus on getting better. This includes but is not limited to: educating you about your diagnosis and treatment options, assisting with appointments, scheduling and transport, providing information related to home needs and support groups, pointing patients towards therapy and financial solutions, and offering information on clinical trials that may be of interest.
As the longest run, local oncology group on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have weathered many storms to continue providing cutting-edge care to our friends and neighbors. We returned to our community shortly after Hurricane Katrina to serve the Gulf Coast. Our dedication to our friends and neighbors is shown through our compassion and care as patients are going through one of their most trying experiences. We want your experience with The Medical Oncology Group to be hopeful, productive, and successful.
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We Are Here to HelpTo say that a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming is an understatement. We value our community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and are here to help. We have locations in Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Diamondhead and Bay St. Louis.
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