Oncology Care

Iroquois Memorial Hospital and Cancer Treatment Centers of America®, Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Care Program

Iroquois Memorial Hospital (IMH) is collaborating with oncology specialists at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), Chicago to offer advanced oncology care to area residents diagnosed with all types of cancer.

Patients receive coordinated care from both IMH and CTCA® Chicago clinicians. Through a combination of real-time videoconferencing at IMH and face-to-face visits at CTCA Chicago in Zion, Illinois, patients receive high-quality cancer care closer to home.

Services Offered

Below are some of the combined services available to IMH oncology patients.

Consultation: Hematologic Oncology Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Surgical Oncology

Treatment options: Infusion Therapy Radiation Therapy Targeted Therapies Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Precision Cancer Treatment Integrative Care

Diagnostic evaluations: Diagnostic Procedures Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory Tests Genetic and Genomic Testing

How Telemedicine Is Delivered

Telemedicine allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. The IMH and CTCA Chicago telemedicine program connects CTCA medical oncologists and other healthcare professionals with patients at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, using a secure system, which includes a TV monitor and camera, allowing for access to top-quality specialized clinical cancer care close to home.

Benefits of Telemedicine

Immediate access to medical specialists
Closer to family and local support systems
Less time off work
Less time in hospital setting
Less time in the waiting room
Reduced transportation time or costs

To schedule your appointment, call 815-432-7722.