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Gundersen unveils plans for new comprehensive cancer center in Tomah

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7 years ago

December 15, 2017

TOMAH, Wis. — As part of the brand new Gundersen Health System clinic being built in Tomah, it will include a comprehensive cancer center.

Construction will begin on the 5,200-square-foot center in the spring, Gundersen CEO Scott Rathgaber announced Thursday.

One hundred Gundersen patients from the Tomah area had radiation treatments done in La Crosse last year.

Oncologist Dr. Kurt Oettle said he had a patient two weeks ago refuse surgery because of the hardships from traveling.

Oettel said the center will include things like chemo and radiation therapy, along with imaging technology.

The clinic will open in 2019.

Gundersen announces the building of the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tomah.

Posted by Gundersen Health System on Thursday, December 14, 2017

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.