Annual Skin Screening June 14, 2012

MemorialCare Cancer Institute

at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
in Laguna Hills

Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. You may wonder how you can cope with the physical and emotional challenges cancer treatment may present. It takes a full-scale commitment from you, your family and friends, and a multidisciplinary team of experts to fight cancer.

• Saddleback Memorial's program is a designation comprehensive cancer center accredited by the American College of Surgeons.
• Saddleback Memorial participates in clinical oncology research through a collaborative program. Clinical trial participation with the latest research protocols means we can provide you the same treatment opportunities offered at some of the country's most prestigious cancer centers.
• Saddleback Memorial also has a tumor registry, certified by the American College of Surgeons, that provides valuable data for many research studies.
• Our specialized, oncology-certified nurses (OCNs) are educated in the psychosocial, clinical and technical care of cancer patients.

Cancer Programs

• Breast Cancer Program
• Early Lung Cancer Detection Program
• Nutrition Wellness Program

Becoming a Patient

• You can call us for physician referrals and information on available treatments.
• Your primary care physician can call one of our oncologists to make a referral.
• You can check Health Plans for insurance information as needed or call the phone number on the back of your insurance card to check on your specific coverage needs.
• Most insurance companies will pay for a second opinion. Please check with your insurance company to verify this.

Robotic Assisted Surgery

The da Vinci S® Surgical System (da Vinci) provides breakthrough capabilities that offer greater patient benefits.

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