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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United
States. Nearly half of all men and a little over one third of all women
in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Today
millions of people are living with cancer or have had cancer. The risk of
developing most types of cancer can be reduced by changes in a person's
lifestyle-for example, by quitting smoking, protecting your skin against sun
exposure, eating a better diet, and increasing physical activity. The
sooner a cancer is found and treatment begins, the better are the chances for
living for many years.
Health Care Medical Technology has developed an Oncology
Health and Lifestyle Management Program for the State of South Dakota Insurance Plan.
The purpose of this program is to assist those members with a cancer diagnosis
in addressing concerns of medical care.
HCMTI's Oncology Management Program is designed to provide the
following to our oncology members:.
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Improve access to quality health care.
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Coordinate services throughout the continuum of care from surgery, chemo,
radiation, transitional care and follow-up.
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Improve quality of care and enhance quality of life.
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Establish lines of communication with physicians and patients.
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Make available a network of resources for information and treatment.
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Improve pain management.
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Referral to Hospice care in the appropriate time.
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Provide information and reminders on early detection and prevention.
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Provide information on drug therapies.
To learn more about the Oncology Health and Lifestyle Management Program please visit the oncology website or
contact the Oncology Nurse Manager at 877-977-0159 or email
oncology@hcmti.com.
Click here for the oncology fact library!
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