Highlands Oncology Group
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Highlands Oncology Group About Your Visit Clinic Information Clinic Location Contact Us Home Imaging Links Massage Patient Assistance Patient Education Physicians Research Staff The Center for Chest Care Treatment Info
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When it comes to the ongoing war against cancer and blood diseases, there’s probably no other entity in Northwest Arkansas that’s waging a more direct, powerful, full-range offensive against these killers than Highlands Oncology Group.
Highlands, which was formed in 1996 and now has clinics in Fayetteville and Bentonville, has made its mission to provide comprehensive cancer care using the latest, most advanced technologies and research available. This departmentalized approach has spawned the creation of a cancer research team, stem cell transplant services and the Center for Chest Care which is a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Patient education, patient support groups and research through clinical trials are also important services offered at Highlands Oncology Group. Heading up this diverse operation is the Group’s team of board-certified medical oncologists, which boasts more than 60 years combined experience. The staff includes J. Thaddeus Beck, M.D., F.A.C.P., Daniel S. Bradford, M.D., Malcolm L. Hayward, M.D., Gregory J. Oakhill, M.D., Stephan B. Rosenfeld, M.D., and Patrick M. Travis, M.D. Beck, Bradford, and Hayward were the founding physicians of the Group in 1996, while Travis joined shortly after. Oakhill came aboard in 2000 and Rosenfeld in 2002. In regards to its commitment to utilizing the most advanced medical equipment available, Highlands Oncology Group is the first private medical oncology practice in the United States to provide clinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET). This device’s unique ability to image metabolic activity makes it an effective non-invasive tool for detecting, staging and assessing neoplastic, cardiac and neurological diseases. This type of diagnostic imaging is normally found in a hospital setting, but the physicians felt like it made sense to provide it in the clinic setting for patient convenience. Highlands Oncology Group also has its own state-of-the-art laboratories, MRI suite, CT suite, x-ray rooms, medical massage room, and chemotherapy infusion suites which feature several comfortable recliners to make the experience less stressful for patients during the administration of chemotherapy treatments. And don’t overlook the Group’s caring and professional staff. It’s the sum of all these staff members, departments and high-tech equipment working together that provides a positive, supportive environment for cancer patients and their families. It’s also an environment loved and appreciated by those who work at Highlands Oncology Group. For employment opportunities, please contact us at 479-587-1700. If you would like fill out an application, click here. |
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Highlands Oncology Group offers comprehensive medical oncology evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of human cancers, including breast, lung, colon and rectum, prostate, pancreas, esophagus, stomach, kidney, bladder, ovaries, uterus, cervix, brain, and testes.We also provide evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of malignant and non-malignant hematologic disorders, including non-hodgkins lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloproliferative disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes, multiple myeloma, leukemias, anemias and clotting disorders. |
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Outpatient Chemotherapy |
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Outpatient Chemotherapy, IV fluids and IV antibiotics are administered in our clinics, and growth factors (eg. neupogen, leukine, and procrit) as well as cytokines and immune modulators (eg. interferon and interleukin) are routinely administered by our very experienced staff members. |
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Laboratory |
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Within our clinics is a full service, CLIA-certified medical laboratory. Lab results are often available for patients within minutes, and our laboratory team takes great pride in the outstanding reviews it consistently receives from patients and family members. |
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X-rays |
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X-Rays are conveniently available at each our clinics. Certified x-ray technicians stand ready to perform everything from chest to full myeloma series x-rays. Most x-rays can be shot, developed and read within minutes. |
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Positron Emission Tomography |
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A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanner is located at our Fayetteville location. PET is an imaging test to gain important and unique information about the functions of organs and cells within your body. The PET scanner can assist in accurate diagnosis and analysis of cancerous growths by providing images with detail not available from other imaging sources (eg, CT or MRI Scans). Your physician uses this information to help diagnose and manage your disease. |
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Computed Tomography |
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A Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner is located at our Fayetteville location. CT is the use of x-rays to produce cross sectional images. This allows our doctors to monitor cancer development throughout the body, as well as individual organs. |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
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A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner is located at our Fayetteville location. MRI is the use of radio waves and magnetism to form detailed images. MRI allows relatively sharp pictures and allows physicians to see internal bodily structures with great detail. Cross sectional images are formed, as well as 3D. |
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The Center for Chest Care – a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology clinic Each week a multidisciplinary group of physicians specializing in lung cancer and other related diseases of the chest hold a clinic together. This multidisciplinary group consists of a chest surgeon, a diagnostic radiologist, a medical oncologist, a pathologist, a pulmonologist, and a radiation oncologist. This team approach was developed in order to make the diagnosis and the treatment of lung cancer an easier process for the people of Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area. The clinic accelerates diagnosis and treatment by providing access to the expertise of all our doctors at one time, in one or two visits. Access to the most current national research protocols is also available through the clinic. For more information call (479) 751 – 8765 or e-mail jnordyke@hogonc.com Supported by physicians from: |
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Clinical Trials |
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Clinical Trials are available for many of our patients. These trials may allow patients to receive new and innovative treatments for their cancer. Highlands Oncology is involved in several trials, and patients are often asked if they would like to participate. Please ask for information on clinical trials in which our clinics are currently participating. Search the Clinical Trials database here: How Can I Find Specific Clinical Trials? For more information you may contact Wendy Parnell, Highlands Oncology Clinical Trials Coordinator at wparnell@hogonc.com. You may also choose to visit one of the following cancer trials web sites: www.swog.org, www.centerwatch.com, www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov. |
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Medical Massage |
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Highlands Oncology offers low-cost massage services for its patients, their family and informal caregivers, and its staff. Free chair-side massages in the chemo room are often available.
Massage services offered are lymphedema education, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, quantum touch and reiki. |
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