During this process, center staff work with the client to identify physical, spiritual, and emotional needs and select appropriate therapies. Many support groups are available to patients and families. The group is designed to meet the emotional need of children who are affected by family or significant others diagnosed with cancer. Hospice Care Hospice of South Central Indiana provides skilled medical and supportive services to terminally ill patients and their families in a 14 county area in south central Indiana. Hospice care begins when curative treatment is no longer expected to be effective.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, support, and dignity during the last phase of life.
Tumor Board Conferences Tumor Board Conference provides a forum for discussions, questions, and learning for the medical staff and allied healthcare professionals. The Cancer Center participates in the Community Cancer Care Registry Consortium, which allows Columbus Regional Hospital to participate in the Rocky Mountain Cancer Data System. In addition to providing state of the art cancer care, The Cancer Center offers screening and education for the prevention of cancer. In 1998 over 800 adults participated in community wide cancer prevention and early detection screening and education sessions targeting prostate cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, and tobacco awareness.