2001 Oncology Report

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Introduction
By A. Gatewood Dudley, MD

  The Cancer Program at Sumter Regional Hospital continues to grow to meet the cancer needs of the citizens of this region. In cooperation with The Phoebe Cancer Center, we offer a wide range of cancer services to our patients. Our medical oncology clinic continues to grow in both number of patients and added services. Because of increased demand, Dr. Robert Krywicki, a Medical Oncologist from the Phoebe Cancer Center joined Dr. John Duelge to expanding our services. Patients can now be seen by an oncologist twice a week in the clinic. Also in 2000 our cancer support group began meeting twice a month to better meet the needs of patients and their families. Hospice of Americus and Sumter County has added more staff because of the increasing number of clients requiring services.

We are now working toward re-approval from The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Approval from The College shows that we meet the quality of patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. On behalf of the Cancer Committee at Sumter Regional Hospital, I am pleased to present the 2001 Oncology Annual Report.