The traditional fee-for-service model in the healthcare industry is slowly yielding to value-based programs. However, transitioning to value-based care is a slow and often challenging process that may take many years to successfully complete. As the future of oncology, the…

Most physicians, nurses, hospitals, and health insurance providers agree that patient experience plays a significant role in oncology care, positively impacting everyone involved. The patient experience refers to how patients perceive the care provided by a specific healthcare provider, medical…

The healthcare sector is continually evolving, and more people are taking advantage of the hybrid telehealth services model when they need to schedule an appointment with their physician. This shift began during COVID-19 lockdowns and has continued even though most…

Although it’s still in its early stages, targeted therapy for cancer has revitalized hope for a true “cure for cancer” in the medical community. Judah Folkman, an American medical scientist specializing in angiogenesis, proposed the idea of an angiogenesis inhibitor…

Receiving a cancer diagnosis comes with an overload of information for patients. Trying to process a new reality feels overwhelming, and learning new terms and treatment information takes time. An effective way to learn is to create a list of…

When someone hears the word cancer, their first thought is often “Is cancer curable?” Many people want to know what their prognosis is right away, while others find it daunting. Your oncologist will not be able to predict what will…

Horizon Oncology & Research Center is excited to continue serving patients in the Lafayette community through our robust patient services program, VerdiCares. Within that program, we are introducing Care Management services, a support service that provides an integrated approach to…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 70% of Americans don’t currently have an advance care plan. Advance care management is critical for empowering patients, especially when a patient and their loved ones are dealing with…

Each person responds to a cancer diagnosis differently. While some people are committed to remaining positive while adjusting to life with cancer, others feel shattered and even angry. Regardless of your reaction to the diagnosis, the critical matter of announcing…

What is immunotherapy? Does this treatment modality have the potential to restore your health? Every day, cancer immunology specialists create treatments that help your immune system work harder to attack cancer cells effectively. Making informed decisions about cancer immunotherapy as…