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CARE WE PROVIDE AT VETERANS HEALTH INDIANA: Whether you have a new cancer diagnosis or have been dealing with cancer for a long time or want a second opinion Veteran Health Indiana is

available to provide timely, compassionate, state of the art care tailored to our Veterans’ needs. Our program is designated as one of the Veterans Health Administration COMPREHENSIVE CANCER

CENTERS. We are held to the high standards of the Commission of Cancer, established by the American College of Surgeons. First accredited in 1996, our cancer program continues to be

accredited from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer annually.  We meet these standards by providing the latest technology and comprehensive cancer care that Veterans

deserve.  If you're diagnosed with cancer, our team will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan. We offer

personal, compassionate, and expert care, with services like: * Surgical removal of tumors and other cancerous tissue * Immunotherapy, which helps your body's natural defenses destroy

cancer cells * Chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to fight cancer * Radiotherapy, which uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors * Palliative care, to reduce

pain and control other symptoms and side effects, like nausea For more information, call  the Oncology Social Worker, . The Medical Oncology Clinic is located in room C3004 in the medical

center.  The Radiation Oncology service is located in the B-hallway of the basement and can be reached at . Learn more about our COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CARE services.