Many of the disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) that treat multiple sclerosis (MS) are administered by intravenous infusion. With extensive expertise and experience providing infusion therapy for various forms of cancer and numerous non-cancerous conditions, the physicians and nurses of Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) work closely with neurologists who prescribe infused DMTs to provide those neurologists’ […]
Anemia is a blood disorder caused by low levels of iron-rich red blood cells. The iron deficiency that accompanies anemia can range from mild to severe, and persons with severe iron-deficiency anemia may benefit from iron infusion therapy to help increase their iron levels and improve their overall health. Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) specializes […]
People with rheumatoid arthritis can experience pain, discomfort, and even immobility that can wreak havoc on their everyday lives. Finding the best treatment option can take some effort, but if your rheumatologist or another physician has determined that an infused therapy is right for, the experienced infusion team at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) can […]
There are several ways patients can receive medication, such as orally or directly onto the skin with a lotion or patch. With most methods, it takes time for the medicine to travel throughout the body. Infusion therapy is an alternative that delivers medication directly into a patient’s bloodstream intravenously. This innovative technique is used to […]
Infusion therapy is an innovative treatment method that involves administering medication directly into a patient’s bloodstream, bypassing the digestive process. Infusion therapy is crucial in the fight against various cancer types because it is used to administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology treatments. While infusion therapy is most notable for its role in cancer treatment, […]
Dr. Dave is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist who practices in the Cape May Courthouse and Marmora, NJ, offices of Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA), one of the nation’s largest networks of oncology and hematology specialists.
In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dozens of therapies that must be administered intravenously in order to work properly. The list of conditions now treated with infused medications is long and constantly growing. It includes dermatologic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and neurologic conditions; infections, including COVID-19; anemia and other blood disorders; and many forms of cancer. As a result, millions of Americans now receive infusions to manage chronic conditions or treat acute issues.
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Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.