Medical Oncology/Hematology

The Center for Cancer Care at Knox Community Hospital offers expertise in medical oncology and hematology.

Dr. Husain Rasheed is a board-certified medical oncologist hematologist.  He is also the Medical Director of the Center for Cancer Care. 

Medical oncology hematology combines two medical specialties. Oncologists specialize in treating cancers. Hematologists specialize in diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph glands, treating such conditions as anemia, clotting disorders, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.

Advanced cancer care is available right here in Knox County.

If you have questions or would like more information about cancer treatment options, please call The Center for Cancer Care at 740.393.5551.

    KCH medical oncology Mount Vernon Ohio
    Services

    SUPPORT

    • KCH Patient Navigator
    • Dietitian
    • Oncology Certified Nurses (OCN) on staff
    • Pain and Palliative Care
    • Pharmacist
    • Social Services
    • Wound/Ostomy Nurse

    TREATMENT, TESTING, AND THERAPY

    • Treatment Chairs with Heat and Massage Features
    • Cancer treatment is available five days/week by nurses trained in cancer therapy
    • Diagnostic Imaging (radiology services)
    • Laboratory
    • Lymphedema Therapy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Therapy

    COMFORTS

    • Individual control of lighting
    • Individual televisions with headsets