Cancer Types & Treatment Options Overview
Hattiesburg Clinic offers chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment for nearly all cancer types, giving our patients access to the latest care options available, right here at home.
Hattiesburg Clinic offers chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment for nearly all cancer types, giving our patients access to the latest care options available, right here at home.
A common form of cancer treatment, chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. It is delivered systemically, meaning that it impacts the entire body, rather than being targeted, as radiation therapy often is. Chemotherapy will often be used as a part of an overall treatment plan, paired with radiation therapy, surgery, immunotherapy or hormone therapy to eradicate cancer cells that may have spread.
Hattiesburg Clinic has participated in oncology research and clinical trials for more than 20 years, offering advanced, life-saving expertise to the Mississippi community. Our clinical trials not only give patients access to unique care options, but they also ensure that our oncologists offer the latest advancements and expertise when it comes to fighting cancer.
This type of treatment is used to build up a patient’s immune system, allowing their own body to better fight cancer cells. Because cancer cells start as normal cells before they mutate, your body’s immune system does not always recognize them as a problem. Immunotherapy provides support to your immune system so it can recognize and fight cancer cells, the same way it would an infection or virus.
Our partners at Hattiesburg Clinic Surgery perform oncological surgery to remove tumors throughout the body. Together, our two programs can develop a comprehensive treatment plan based on your unique needs.
A cancer diagnosis is devastating and scary, often leaving families with many concerns and questions. Families may feel overwhelmed as they make decisions and schedule appointments. That is why Hattiesburg Clinic offers wrap-around services for our oncology patients. Through our partners like Forrest General Hospital, patients receive access to:
With more than 50 years of combined experience in cancer treatment, Hattiesburg Clinic’s oncologists offer comprehensive, compassionate care. Paired with clinical research and the latest advancements in technology, our cancer treatment options are informed by national best practices and our active participation in the National Cancer Institute. Contact us today to discuss cancer treatment with a physician based here in your Mississippi community.