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Oncology / Hematology at Ball Cancer Center The Cancer Center at Ball Memorial Hospital serves Indiana's East Central Region and is staffed by the oncologists of Medical Consultants. The Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art technology which focuses on prevention, early detection, and treatment with a total care approach. Patients referred to The Cancer Center at Ball Memorial Hospital benefit from advanced forms of therapy and supportive services. Specific services include: > Chemotherapy Medical Oncology Medical oncology is the specialty of internal medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The medical oncologist has knowledge of all aspects of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. They are experts in the treatment and management of side effects related to cancer treatment. Hematology Services The Hematology services at Medical Consultants provides comprehensive treatment for individuals with both cancerous and non-cancerous disorders of the blood. We provide expert treatment for patients with cancerous blood diseases including leukemia; lymphoma; multiple myeloma; and myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders. We also offer treatment and diagnostic counsel to patients with non-cancerous blood diseases, including low blood counts (low red blood cell count or anemia, low white blood cell count or leukopenia, low platelet count or thrombocytopenia); sickle cell diseases; transfusion related problems; certain metabolic disorders, including Gaucher disease; and disorders of thrombosis (blood clotting). More Information For more information on the Ball Cancer Center, visit their web site HERE. Locations Providers > Joseph M. Songer, MD |