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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a natural or manufactured drug treatment that weakens and destroys cancer cells in the body, including cells at the original cancer site and cancer cells that may have spread to another part of the body. Chemotherapy may be used after surgery to decrease the risk of a cancer returning and may also be used after a cancer has returned or spread. Read more...

Hormone Therapy

Certain hormones can influence the growth of cancerous tumors. Hormones (chemicals) are produced by glands in the body. They circulate in the bloodstream and some hormones can affect the way certain cancers grow. Hormonal therapy is used in to augment or interfere with the activity of these hormones. Read more…

Cancer Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer and reduce treatment-related side effects. Immunotherapy helps to repair, stimulate and enhance the body’s natural immune responses. Your body’s own immune system can be used as a potent weapon. The doctors at NWOH have expertise in all forms of immunotherapy, including targeted therapy and aniti-angiogenesis therapy. Read more…

Northwest Oncology & Hematology is your center of excellence for personalized cancer care. Call any of our four convenient locations in Illinois: 847.870.4100 (Rolling Meadows office),847.437.3312 (Elk Grove Village office), 847.885.4100 (Hoffman Estates office) and847.842.0180 (Barrington office). For your convenience, you can also use our New Patient Appointment online form to schedule your consultation with us.

Northwest Oncology & Hematology has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI® Certification Program certifies oncology practices that meet the highest quality standards for cancer care.

“Cancer patients and their families should expect nothing less than accountability and the highest standards from their cancer care providers,” said Allen S. Lichter, MD, CEO of ASCO and President of the QOPI Certification Program. “QOPI participation reflects a commitment to quality of care that leads to fundamental changes in the clinical practice of oncology. Oncology practices that commit to quality and safety are those that provide the most optimal cancer care. The Certification Program helps practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice.”

“As oncologists our goal is to provide the highest levels of care and life quality for our patients. ASCO’s Quality Programs are designed by leaders in the profession and give practices the ability to continuously improve the quality of care they provide. This culture of excellence will be especially important as we enter the era of personalized medicine.”

QOPI Program

QOPI is a voluntary, self-assessment and improvement program launched by ASCO in 2006 to help hematology-oncology and medical oncology practices assess the quality of the care they provide to patients. Through the QOPI program, practices abstract data from patients’ records up to twice per year and enter this information into a secure database. More than 700 oncology practices have registered in the QOPI program.

The QOPI Certification Program (QCP) was launched in January 2010. The first 16 practices were certified just six months later, and the program reached a milestone of more than 100 certified practices in just under two years. This certification for outpatient oncology practices is the first program of its kind for oncology in the United States. Oncologists can achieve certification by demonstrating practice consistent with the highest standards of care. The QCP seal designates those practices that not only scored high on the key QOPI quality measures, but meet rigorous safety measures established by ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 100 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. Individual practices are also able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement.

To become certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. The QCP staff and steering group members then verify that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices met core standards in all areas of treatment, including:

Treatment planning
Staff training and education
Chemotherapy orders and drug preparation
Patient consent and education
Safe chemotherapy administration
Monitoring and assessment of patient well-being

The QOPI Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet standards for quality cancer care.

About ASCO:

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who care for people with cancer. With more than 30,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peer-reviewed journals. ASCO is supported by its affiliate organization, the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which funds ground-breaking research and programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of people with cancer. For ASCO information and resources, visit www.asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at www.cancer.net.

Northwest Oncology & Hematology is your center of excellence for personalized cancer care. Call any of our four convenient locations in Illinois:

Office Hours - 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

847.870.4100 (Rolling Meadows office)

847.437.3312 (Elk Grove Village office)

847.885.4100 (Hoffman Estates office)

847.842.0180 (Barrington office)

847.577.1023 (Elgin office)

For your convenience, you can also use our New Patient Appointment online form to schedule your consultation with us

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After Hours Contact

Anytime you have a medical emergency, call 911 for assistance. If you simply have a concern or question for the physician that cannot wait until office hours, please call our office and the answering service will page the doctor on call for you. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If at any time you are unable to reach a physician after hours using our office phone numbers, contact the answering service directly at (847) 758-2846.

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