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St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County, located at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, is a one-stop resource for cancer information, therapy planning, and support, offering comprehensive cancer care, including:

• A comprehensive breast care program
• Innovative treatments, including new forms of chemotherapy, surgical interventions, and focused-beam radiation
• Sophisticated radiation therapies
• Participation in Clinical Trials, including the world-renowned Star Trials
• Support groups
• Peer and professional counseling
• Community education and outreach programs
• Exceptional care from skilled medical professionals
• Alternative therapies, including relaxation training, Reiki, art expression, guided imagery, and stress management
• Wig and prosthesis fittings

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Cancer Treatment and Support

Medical Interventions
The medical oncologists affiliated with our Cancer Center use the latest cancer-fighting drugs to treat and cure all kinds of cancer. more

 

IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
We work with Radiation Oncology Center of Ventura County (ROCVC) to bring an advanced radiation system, called IMRT, to Ventura County. more

LINAC Scalpel
The LINAC scalpel, a sophisticated method of treating cancer that can more effectively influence the outcome for some patients, is available at ROCVC. more

Prostate Cancer and Brachytherapy
ROCVC has successfully treated patients with prostate cancer with the use of Proseed, otherwise known as brachytherapy, which permanently implants radioactive seeds into the prostate gland. Proseed delivers a prescribed dose of radiation directly to the cancer cells while decreasing the risk of radiating surrounding tissues or organs.

Clinical Trials
St. John's affiliation with the UCLA Jonnson Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials currently being conducted nationwide. more

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Integrative Therapies

St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County offers an array of alternative therapies to provide patients with spiritual tools to help fight cancer, including classes such as art expression, Reiki, T'ai Chi Chih, guided imagery, pulse technique, and 
                                           reflexology.

Reiki, which is growing in popularity, is the Japanese form of laying on of hands a system for channeling energy to someone for the purpose of healing.

Guided imagery, another well-received technique, can be used to positively impact the major control systems of the body, including heart rate, blood pressure, wound healing, and even immune system function.

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Support Groups and Educational Seminars

Our Cancer Center offers an array of support groups for ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors, blood-related cancers, and breast cancer.

Classes covering lymphedema 
                                           and exercise after breast surgery 
                                           are also provided.

In addition, our Cancer Center staff participates in health fairs and seminars to educate the community on a variety of topics, including breast-self examinations and the importance of early detection of cancer.

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For information, call St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County at  (805) 988-2641.

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