If not detected early, however, most cancers will grow or metastasize, either by spreading to nearby tissue and organs or by travelling through the blood or lymphatic system to other parts of the body. In some cancers, this uncontrolled growth occurs rapidly. In others, it can take years or even decades for the cancer to spread. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team of experienced physicians, nurses and other health care professionals who work together to provide compassionate care to our patients. As a participant in the Dayton Clinical Oncology Program, KMC's physicians can provide the latest chemotherapy and radiation treatment protocols available for eligible patients.
Cancer impacts more than just people - it affects families.
KMC offers a variety of educational support programs to meet the informational and emotional needs of our patients and families. The more experience the doctors and hospital have with the necessary treatments and procedures usually translates into a better result for the patient. Each year, more than 1,000 newly diagnosed patients take advantage of the multidisciplinary cancer care provided at Kettering Medical Center. Another 5,000 patients return annually for follow-up care. In addition, the medical center follows more than 17,000 patients in its cancer registry.