General
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center combines compassion, dedication, experience, research, leading edge medicine, pain control and teamwork in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood related diseases. Our nursing staff of specially trained chemotherapy nurses is complimented with an in-house laboratory and social services. The entire team at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center works with patients, families and partnered healthcare providers to assure high quality treatment, therapy and care.

Lymphedema Therapy
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is now providing lymphedema therapy through a certified Lymphedema Therapist, trained by Klose & Norton Training and Consulting. Lymphedema is a swelling of a body part, most often in the extremities, and affects approximately 1% of the U.S. population. Southeastern Medical Oncology Center utilizes the 5 step Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) technique to treat lymphedema. This includes manual lymph drainage, bandaging, skin/nail care, exercise, and education. Patients are usually treated 2 - 4 weeks on a daily basis depending on the severity of the lymphedema. Call us at 1.800.849.0203 to learn more and to schedule an appointment with our Lymphedema Therapist.

Research
Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is an active participant in several nationally and internationally recognized cancer investigational treatment consortiums funded by the National Cancer Institute. These include:

• National Surgical Adjuvant Breast    and Bowel Project
• Southwest Oncology Group
• Radiation Therapy Oncology    Group
• Cancer and Leukemia Group B
• University of Rochester Cancer

Center Southeastern Medical Oncology Center is also active in pharmaceutical company trials for the development of emerging cancer therapies.

Patient and Family Counseling Services
SMOC offers counseling services with a clinical social worker to help patients and families cope with concerns and anxieties that may arise during illness and treatment. Being diagnosed with a serious illness has an impact on the entire family structure. Every family is different, and a wide range of emotional issues can surface during times of stress. In order to provide comprehensive care, mental health services are offered to patients as well as their family members. Individual, couples, and group/family therapy sessions focus on patient education, psychosocial support and therapeutic intervention. Issues addressed include depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, adjustment, caregiving, empowerment, grief and loss.

If you would like to learn more about these programs and how you can assist in this pursuit for a cure, e-mail us at: research@cancersmoc.com.