Darryl Worley Cancer & Infusion Center

01/09/2026

We’re Hiring!
PRN Scheduling Clerk
Darryl Worley Cancer Center

We’re looking for a dependable and compassionate PRN Scheduling Clerk to support our patients and care team by helping schedule appointments and keep our clinic running smoothly.

This role is perfect for someone who is organized, friendly, and enjoys working directly with patients in a healthcare setting.

If you’re interested in making a meaningful difference in cancer care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply through our website - Hardin Medical Center

01/09/2026

We offer Palliative Care.
What is that? Let's explore it....

Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness, aiming to improve the quality of life for both the patient and family, and it can be given alongside curative treatments at any stage of illness, from diagnosis to the end of life. It addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs through a team of specialists, acting as an extra layer of support to help patients live as well as possible with their condition.

Key aspects of palliative care

Symptom Management: Relieves pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and other distressing symptoms.

Holistic Support: Addresses the psychological, social, and spiritual challenges an illness brings, not just the physical ones.

Team-Based Approach: Provided by a team including doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work with the patient's primary doctors.

Compatibility with Other Treatments: Can be received at any time, even while undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, with the goal of comfort and quality of life.

Family & Caregiver Support: Offers support for families and caregivers dealing with the stress of the illness.

Palliative care vs. Hospice

Palliative Care: Focuses on symptom management and quality of life for serious illnesses, regardless of prognosis, and can be used with curative treatment.

Hospice Care: A type of palliative care focused specifically on comfort at the end of life, typically when curative treatments are stopped and life expectancy is short (e.g., 6 months or less).

01/07/2026

Let's discuss Vascular Access Device Blood Draws!

Vascular access device (VAD) blood draws are methods to collect blood samples using a pre-inserted, thin, flexible tube (catheter) placed in a vein, avoiding repeated needle sticks for patients needing frequent or long-term intravenous access for treatments like chemotherapy, fluids, or nutrition. These devices, such as PICC lines or ports, provide easy, painless access for drawing blood or administering medications directly into the bloodstream, reducing patient stress.

How they work

Catheter Placement: A sterile catheter is inserted into a large vein, often in the neck, chest, or arm, with the tip ending in a large central vein near the heart.

Access: Instead of a new needle stick for each test, healthcare providers access the existing catheter to draw blood or give medicine.

Types: Devices range from basic peripheral IVs to more complex ones like PICC lines (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) or implanted ports (Port-a-cath).

If you didn't know, that's OK. It just means you've never needed one!
If your care plan includes a series of blood draws, DWCC can help!
We try to make this as pain free as possible.

Call to schedule
731-926-8112

01/06/2026

ATTENTION PATIENTS & VISITORS. During the installation of our new sign tomorrow, please use our side door that faces the Hardin Medical Center Emergency Department.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we enhance the appearance of our building to better highlight our infusion therapy services and cancer care. 💙

01/06/2026

Leukemia is a blood born Cancer. Luckily, it's treatable.
We offer Hematology to help diagnose and treat blood disorders.
If you or a loved one is researching a recent diagnosis, we can help. Call the office and schedule a time for us to explore care options. 731-926-8112

01/05/2026

How will we know if we have cancer?
Let's take a quick look at the menu of imaging tests offered for cancer diagnosis.

First, what are imaging tests?

Imaging tests create pictures of areas inside your body that help the doctor see whether a tumor is present. These pictures can be made in several ways.

CT scan

A CT scan uses an x-ray machine linked to a computer to take a series of pictures of your organs from different angles. These pictures are used to create detailed 3-D images of the inside of your body.

Sometimes, you may receive a dye or other contrast material before you have the scan. You might swallow the dye, or it may be given by a needle into a vein. Contrast material helps make the pictures easier to read by highlighting certain areas in the body.

During the CT scan, you will lie still on a table that slides into a donut-shaped scanner. The CT machine moves around you, taking pictures.

MRI

An MRI uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to take pictures of your body in slices. These slices are combined to create detailed images of the inside of your body, which can show places where there may be tumors.

When you have an MRI, you lie still on a table that is pushed into a long chamber that surrounds part or all of your body. The MRI machine makes loud thumping noises and rhythmic beats.

Sometimes, you might have a special dye injected into your vein before or during your MRI exam. This dye, called a contrast agent, can make tumors show up brighter in the pictures.

Nuclear scan

A nuclear scan uses radioactive material to take pictures of the inside of the body. This type of scan may also be called a radionuclide scan.

Before this scan, you receive an injection of a small amount of radioactive material, which is sometimes called a tracer. It flows through your bloodstream and collects in certain bones or organs.

During the scan, you lie still on a table while a machine called a scanner detects and measures the radioactivity in your body, creating pictures of bones or organs on a computer screen or on film.

After the scan, the radioactive material in your body will lose its radioactivity over time. It may also leave your body through your urine or stool.

Bone scan

Bone scans are a type of nuclear scan that check for abnormal areas or damage in the bones. They may be used to diagnose bone cancer or find out whether cancer has spread to the bones from elsewhere in the body (called metastatic bone tumors).

Before this test, a very small amount of radioactive material is injected into your vein. As it travels through the blood, the material collects in abnormal areas in the bone. Areas where the material collects show up on pictures taken by a special scanner. These areas are called “hot spots.”

PET scan

A PET scan is a type of nuclear scan that makes detailed 3-D pictures of areas inside your body where glucose is taken up. Because cancer cells often take up more glucose than healthy cells, the pictures can be used to find cancer in the body.

Before the scan, you receive an injection of a tracer called radioactive glucose. During the scan, you will lie still on a table that moves back and forth through a scanner.

Ultrasound

An ultrasound exam uses high-energy sound waves that people cannot hear. The sound waves echo off tissues inside your body. A computer uses these echoes to create pictures of areas inside your body. This picture is called a sonogram.

During an ultrasound exam, you will lie on a table while a technologist slowly moves a device called a transducer, which makes the high-energy sound waves, on the skin over the part of the body that is being examined. The transducer is covered with a warm gel that helps it glide over the skin.

X-rays

X-rays use low doses of radiation to create pictures inside your body. An x-ray technologist will put you in position and direct the x-ray beam to the correct part of your body. While the images are taken, you will need to stay very still and may need to hold your breath for a second or two.

Have questions about a recent diagnosis?
Researching cancer care? We can help!
Call the office and let's set up a time to talk.
731-926-8112

01/02/2026

Key Trends Predicted for Cancer Care in 2026:

Chronic Disease Model: Stage 4 cancer increasingly viewed as a manageable, long-term condition, with more people living with a history of cancer.

Microbiome & Nutrition: Gut health and specific foods will become powerful tools, with personalized nutrition integrated with oncology treatments.

Mainstream Cell Therapy: CAR T-cell therapies will expand beyond hospitals, becoming available in outpatient settings and potentially at home, aided by digital health.

AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Artificial intelligence will move from hype to reality, using digital pathology and genomic data to match patients with highly specific treatments.

Decentralized Trials: AI and new trial designs will make it easier for more patients, regardless of location, to access clinical trials, increasing breakthroughs.

Robotics in Surgery: AI-guided robots will enhance surgical precision, leading to better outcomes and faster recovery.

These shifts suggest a future where cancer care is more personalized, accessible, and integrated, leading to better long-term survival

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

We hope 2026 is the best year ever for you!
Take care of yourself and a few others!
We love serving our community!
Celebrate life tonight!

12/29/2025

How to protect your health & safety during the holidays!

Guard Your Health: Be mindful of germs; avoid sharing utensils and stay away from sick people, especially with a weakened immune system.

Eat Mindfully: Don't force holiday foods; focus on what you can tolerate and stay hydrated with water.

Travel Prepared: Carry health records, medication lists, and doctor's contacts if traveling.
Consult Your Team: Talk to your oncology team about diet, travel, or managing symptoms like fatigue.

What about our emotional well-being?

Be Flexible: Give yourself permission for things to look different this year; it's okay to do less.

Acknowledge Feelings: Allow yourself to feel sadness, grief, or apprehension, and use healthy coping like talking or new traditions.

Lean on Support: Connect with loved ones or professional counselors if you're struggling.

We got this!
Pace yourself!

12/24/2025

If you're dealing with Chemo during the holidays, keep this in mind!

The best foods during chemotherapy are nutrient-dense, easy-to-digest options like protein-rich eggs, fish, beans, Greek yogurt, and plant-based sources, alongside whole grains (oats, brown rice), fruits (bananas, applesauce), and vegetables to maintain energy and rebuild tissue. Hydrating fluids, broths, and bland foods (crackers, plain pasta) are great for managing nausea, while smoothies, nut butters, and avocados add healthy fats and calories. Focus on bland, moist, and cool/room-temp foods to soothe side effects like mouth sores, and ensure good hydration.

High Protein (for tissue repair)

-Eggs: Scrambled, hard-boiled, or in custards.
-Fish & Poultry: Baked or broiled chicken, turkey, salmon.
-Dairy: Yogurt (especially Greek), cottage cheese, milk.
-Plant-Based: Beans, lentils, tofu, nuts, seeds, nut butters.

Complex Carbs & Fiber (for energy)
-Whole Grains: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat bread, barley.
-Starchy Veggies: Plain potatoes, sweet potatoes.

Hydrating & Soothing Foods
-Fruits: Bananas, applesauce, canned peaches/pears (in juice), popsicles, smoothies.
-Liquids: Water, electrolyte drinks, diluted juices, broth-based soups, herbal teas (ginger, peppermint).
-Bland Snacks: Saltine crackers, pretzels, plain toast, pudding, Jell-O.

Healthy Fats (for calories)
-Avocado: On toast or in smoothies.
-Oils: Olive oil.
-Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts