Major news out of the University of Toledo. 13abc has learned the University of Toledo Medical Center is building a new multi-million dollar cancer center. The 7-and-a-half million dollar facility is expected to open in January. 13abc has obtained exclusive first pictures of what it will look like, and how doctors say it will improve patient care.
The new Dana Cancer Center will transform what's now a conference center into a new hub for cancer treatment. Doctors say it will centralize cancer diagnosis and treatment. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery will all be here at the new cancer center increasing convenience for patients.
"Oftentimes this can be done in a one-stop sort of an event, rather than having to go perhaps to three different appointments to see three different groups of specialists," says Dr. John Feldmeier, who is Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology. The doctor says the new center is designed to improve patient care... and comfort.
"Some of them have mobility issues: wheelchair or crutches and we're going to have a nice drive-through right under the overhang for the Dana Cancer Center and valet parking as well."
The doctor says the Dana Cancer Center will also feature innovative technology. They'll use a new PET CT-scanner and standard CT images to better target tumors. They'll also have a linear accelerator, giving experts better aim at tumors and possibly faster treatment.
"Oftentimes a single treatment or maybe four or five treatments, whereas it replaces a course of therapy that might be six to eight weeks previously," says Dr. Feldmeier.
Since the Dana Center is built into the side of a hill there is already natural shielding for radiation treatments.
"Doors on our machine right now are full of lead bricks and they weigh 18 thousand pounds."
Dr. Feldmeier says UTMC is an academic institution and cancer research happens right here, and that's something that may help guide future treatment.
"Very happy about the beauty, the accessibility and the multidisciplinary nature of the cancer center, which is going to move our patient care forward."
Since the nearby Hilton Hotel often uses the Dana Conference Center for events, the University says its agreed to build the hotel a new conference center.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:54:56 GMT
Toledo police shot and killed a man with a gun early Thursday morning. Police say officers were patrolling in the 1000 block of Page Street around 12:30 when they saw a man pointing a gun at a woman.
Toledo police shot and killed a man with a gun early Thursday morning.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:12:46 GMT
We often report stories on the Ohio State Highway Patrol's K-9 unit. The dogs help Troopers find huge quantities of illegal drugs in our region every year. But between the big hits is a lot of hard work,
Ride along as an elite group of four legged crime fighters and their handlers take drugs off Northwest Ohio roads.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:20:31 GMT
If you're in Archbold and you hear the sound of 100 harps, you're not just hearing things. The 6th annual Harp Gathering is underway May 16-19th.Denise Grupp-Verbon co-founded the festival with her husband.
If you're in Archbold and you hear the sound of 100 harps, you're not just hearing things. The 6th annual Harp Gathering is underway May 16-19th.Denise Grupp-Verbon co-founded the festival with her husband.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:07:37 GMT
The picture has been shared over 23,000 times on Facebook. It shows a note pinned to a car. In the note, Facebook user, Jeremy Jon, explains that he took the car owners dog to the Bowling Green Police
Police say viral photo on Facebook is a hoax. Man claimed to save a dog and then posted it on the social network to impress a girl.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:32:13 GMT
Some of Rossford's oldest school buildings need major repairs. District leaders now have five potential renovation plans, but they're looking for voter input before they move forward.
Some of Rossford's oldest school buildings need major repairs. District leaders now have five potential renovation plans, but they're looking for voter input before they move forward.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:07:04 GMT
Kassy Widman is a Woodmore High School graduate. She's been living in Moore, Oklahoma for several years with her kids and husband. Monday her world was turned upside down after an EF 5 tornado nearly
A Woodmore High School graduate loses everything in the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. Her sister tells 13abc, her twin nephews were among the survivors at Plaza Towers Elementary school where 7 children died.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:18:14 GMT
Sylvania Township Police are investigating a Missing Person case. 25-year-old Jennifer Webster was last seen Monday in Sylvania Township.Jennifer is 5'1", 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. She was
Sylvania Township say a 25-year-old woman was was reported missing by her mother has been found.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:13:59 GMT
A cardboard competition was held Wednesday at the Maritime Academy of Toledo! Students were challenged to build boats made with just cardboard, duct tape and glue. Four teams put their vessels to the
A cardboard competition was held Wednesday at the Maritime Academy of Toledo! Students were challenged to build boats made with just cardboard, duct tape and glue.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:27:36 GMT
K.C. Collete submitted his resignation as a member of Findlay City Council Wednesday.He did not specify a reason for his departure in his resignation letter, reports 13abc media partner The Toledo Blade.
K.C. Collete submitted his resignation as a member of Findlay City Council Wednesday. Collete was arrested on a petty theft charge over the weekend for allegedly attempting to steal two bottles of vitamins.
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