FCHC Cancer Care

Formerly the Rainbow Hematology / Oncology Treatment Center
Fulton County Health Center Cancer Care & Treatment

Helpful Research Tools

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer you may have many question: Below are some help links to information about cancer:

General Cancer Information

BREAST CANCER

KIDNEY

  • National Kidney Cancer Association – 1-800-850-9132; www.nkca.org

LEUKEMIA

  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – 1-800-955-4572; www.lls.org

LYMPHOMA

OVARY

PROSTATE

PATIENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT

ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES

NUTRITION

CLINICAL TRIALS

A Commitment to Caring

More than 1300 people from all over Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan receive state of the art Cancer and Hematology care at FCHC Cancer Care, formerly the The Rainbow Hematology/Oncology Treatment Center,  Our program offers chemotherapy, palliation therapy, blood product transfusion therapy, and infusion therapy for various conditions.  We also offer a hematology/oncology clinic.  Many services are also provided to support patients and families who are diagnosed with cancer or a hematological condition.

Appointments may be made through your Drs. office or by self-referral by calling 419-330-2708 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

Staff

Nurses 1Our medical staff at FCHC Cancer Care include Medical Oncologists, and a Hematologist. Our Oncology nurses are all trained in chemotherapy administration. We also offer a closer nurse/patient relationship, as well as educational and informational programs for our patients and the community. There is a nurse on call after hours, on weekends, and holidays, to address patient or family concerns that may arise.

We also have discharge planning, which is an ongoing process between the patient, family, nurse, and any other help that may be needed in the home setting.

Treatment Facility

Our treatment room facility offers a wide variety of special features that include:

  • Lazy-boy type chairs with individual stereo system and TV for each chair
  • Private treatment room with a bed (for those who cannot sit in the chairs)
  • An easy access, private entrance
  • Larger bathrooms that are wheelchair accessible
  • Private interview rooms to discuss patient problems
  • Snack area in treatment room for patients
  • Large, private waiting room for patients and family

Support Services

Nurses 2In addition to treating patients, FCHC Cancer Care also offers a wide variety of support services to patients, families, and the community. We offer educational materials and programs, as well as other services to help patients and families cope with the diagnosis and stress of their disease.

  • Counseling Services – We provide counseling for nutrition, emotional and coping concerns, as well as end of treatment concerns.
  • Lymphedema Clinic – Located in the FCHC Rehabilitation Center at 719 South Shoop Avenue in Wauseon. Includes specialists from physical therapy who are trained to treat patients with lymphedema.
  • Prosthesis and Wig Bank – Available for patients who cannot afford to purchase their own.