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Quick Facts About Kaweah Delta:
• 400 Open-Heart Procedures Each Year
• 4,200 Cath Procedures Each Year
• 4,000 Babies Delivered Each Year
• 60,000 Treated In Our Emergency Department Each Year
• 3,200 People Employeed by the District
• 400,000 People In Our Regional Population
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Sequoia Regional Cancer Center is one of California’s most advanced cancer treatment facilities. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care with teams of doctors who work together to guide each patient through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The combined efforts of surgeons, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other caregivers allow for the treatment of cancer utilizing all the specialties, ensuring that the best care possible is available right here in the South Valley.
At Sequoia Regional Cancer Center we provide individualized empathetic, compassionate care to patients within a philosophy that emphasizes care of the whole patient. A dedicated team of health care professionals provides cutting-edge treatment in our state-of-the-art facility. And while we are best known for our leading-edge cancer therapies, we take particular pride in the compassion and dedication of our doctors, nurses, and other health care staff.
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center is an ideal choice for your treatment needs as we offer both radiation therapy and chemotherapy services in one caring environment.
Medical Oncology
A private physician practice
The treatment of cancer requires the expertise of a number of different health care professionals, working together to treat and care for the person with cancer and their families. The medical oncologists at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center are a vital part of the cancer care team. These physicians who specialize in the use of medications (such as chemotherapy, hormones and analgesics) in the management of cancer have expertise in the management of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. The improving efficacy of medical treatment helps patients lead more productive lives.
In a number of situations, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are being used at the same time 
to treat malignancies. Chemotherapy can serve to enhance the efficacy of radiation and thus lead to improved outcomes.
In other cases chemotherapy may be administered to reduce the size of a tumor before use of a modality such as surgery or radiation. Chemotherapy can be used to make the disease operable if it was inoperable before or permit the use of limited local therapy.
The medical oncologists at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center provide state-of-the-art services in a setting that is peaceful and comforting with a staff of trained professionals to assist patients and their families.
Radiation Oncology
A division of Kaweah Delta Health Care District
Experienced physicians come together with leading-edge technology at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center. Our goal is to provide a carefully coordinated, individualized approach to the treatment of cancer. To this end, we’ve brought the newest equipment for the treatment of cancer right here to Visalia.
Some examples of the state-of-the-art equipment at SRCC are:
- Varian Clinac 21EX Linear Accelerator—with IMRT to direct radiation to tumors but spare healthy tissue.
- CT Simulator with respiratory gating, a technique that allows for organ movement. A physician can create a treatment plan to deliver radiation doses precisely at the desired point in a patient’s respiratory cycle and spares the surrounding healthy tissue.
- MammoSite—treatment for breast cancer that can reduce treatment from weeks to just days.
- Prostate Brachytherapy— for the treatment of prostate cancer. This technique is used in conjunction with external beam radiation treatments as a boost for high-risk cancer patients.
- Seed implants for prostate cancer— used for selected low risk patients.
- HDR Brachytherapy—high doses of radiation are delivered to tumors and not surrounding tissue by placing catheters directly into the tumor and introducing a high intensity radioactive source through the catheter. This reduces treatment time from weeks to days.
Our team works to attack the cancer and not the body, striving to provide intense treatment to the cancer while minimizing exposure to other vital tissues and organs. The goal is not only to eradicate cancer, but also to preserve best quality of life. We maximize the use of the sophisticated technology to help us achieve the desired outcomes.
Our highly skilled team of radiation oncologists work with a treatment team to individualize each treatment plan based on the type and stage of the disease. We collaborate closely with patients and families, and their physicians to help make decisions about their care and customize a treatment program that meets patient needs.
Sequoia Regional Cancer Center is the ideal choice for cancer treatment, as we offer both radiation therapy and chemotherapy without having to travel to another facility.
Support Services
The fight against cancer is not an easy one. Sequoia Regional Cancer Center strives to link its patients and their families with programs and services to assist in the process. Patients and their families have convenient access to many support services through our association with Kaweah Delta Health Care District.
Patient Library at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
Our library contains a number of resources for patients and their families coping with cancer. It is located near the entrance at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center.
Patient and Family Services (559) 624-5442
Our oncology social worker has knowledge of hospital and community resources to help cancer patients and their families deal with the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of the disease.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (559) 624-3700
With a physician referral, a team of occupational, physical and speech therapists is available to provide patients with techniques and rehabilitation methods for optimal independence.
Pastoral Care (559) 624-2263
Our interdenominational chaplains help cancer patients and their families with their spiritual needs.
Clinical Nutrition (559) 624-5210
A registered dietitian provides nutrition counseling to maximize cancer patients’ health.
Kaweah Delta Home Health (559) 624-6400
Care is extended into the home with trained nursing, physical and occupational therapy, ostomy care, counseling, and enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Kaweah Delta Private Home Care (559) 624-2854
Private Home Care offers a variety of services ranging from nursing care to live-in companions who can assist with personal care and light housekeeping, often providing a respite for family care providers. Services can be hired temporarily or long-term by hour, daily, or monthly.
Kaweah Delta Lifeline (559) 624-2833
Lifeline is a personal response system, which is linked to 24-hour assistance at the push of a button. It allows for independence and activity with the knowledge that help is only the push of a button away.
The Lifestyle Center (559) 624-3400
A medically based fitness center that offers wellness programs designed to fit individual needs and goals.
Cancer Information Center (559)
624-2597
This center, located on the third floor of Kaweah Delta Hospital, offers free educational material provided by the National Cancer Institute, which focus on various types of cancer and treatment.
Cancer Support Groups (559) 624-5590
Emotional support and encouragement are the focus of regular meetings for cancer patients and their families. Cosponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Hospice of Tulare County (559) 733-0642
Hospice offers support to patients and families living with a terminal illness. It is a concept that offers comfort, kindness, dignity, and choice to people who are nearing the end of life’s journey and ongoing bereavement support to their loved ones.
The Breast Center at Sequoia Imaging Center (559) 624-6000
Services and resources dedicated to treatment and prevention of breast cancer.
The Hand Center at Kaweah Delta Rehabilitation Hospital (559)
624-3912
The Hand Center offers specialized therapy for the treatment of lyphemedma related to breast cancer surgery.
American Cancer Society (559) 734-1391
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. ACS provides valuable services to cancer patients and their families as well as support for research efforts. The Tulare County Unit is located at 211 N. Encina in Visalia.
Locations
Radiation Oncology
4945 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia
(559) 624-3100
and
1443 W. 7th Street, Hanford
(559) 585-7115
Medical Oncology
4945 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia,
(559) 624-3000
and
1489 W. Lacey Blvd. Ste. 101, Hanford
(559) 584-6000
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