L-R: Dr. David Barnes, Dr. Murali Rajaraman, Dr. Ali Imran |
Five years ago, there was no one place for thyroid cancer patients to go for information, treatment and support. Today, the Interdisciplinary Thyroid Oncology Clinic (ITOC) sees 500 to 600 patients a year – and provides each of them with coordinated, ongoing care for the 12 years of follow-up these patients require after treatment.
“Patients no longer have to see four different specialists in four different places at four different times, says Dr. Murali Rajaraman, a radiation oncologist with Capital Health. “It’s one-stop care, ensuring a consistent approach with a focus on the needs of the patients.”
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