Oncology
Experienced Cancer Care and Treatment
For quality cancer care, rely on the oncology providers at Saint Vincent Cancer and Wellness Center in Worcester, MA. Our comprehensive cancer center offers chemotherapy, imaging, radiation therapy, rehabilitation and nutritional counseling, complementary therapies and physician consults all under one roof.
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Conditions Diagnosed and Treated by Saint Vincent Medical Group
- Anal cancer
- Anemia
- Bladder/ureteral cancer
- Bleeding disorders
- Bone and soft tissue tumors
- Bone marrow failure syndromes (aplastic anemia)
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer and disease
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Head and neck cancers (including oral, throat and nasal cavity cancers)
- Hematology conditions
- Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma (including Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
- Multiple myeloma
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Sarcomas (soft tissue tumors)
- Skin cancer (melanoma)
- Stomach and small bowel tumors
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid and adrenal gland cancer and tumors
Oncology Services and Resources
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Breast Cancer
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Breast Biopsy
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System Cancer Treatment
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Oncology Rehabilitation
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Robotic Lung Biopsy
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Radiation Therapy – with the LINAC secondary
One of the most advanced cancer treatment platforms, the linear accelerator (LINAC) is external-beam radiation technology that pinpoints and treats cancerous and noncancerous abnormalities in the body with targeted conformal high energy X-rays resulting in less radiation to surrounding healthy tissues.
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Additional Oncology Services
- Biotherapy
- Bone density testing
- Cancer support groups
- Chemotherapy
- Conventional radiation therapy (CRT)
- Breast cancer genetic testing and counseling
- Endocrine therapy
- Hematology
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- Immunotherapy
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IRMT)
- Lab services
- Nutritional Counseling
- Oncology physical therapy
- Oncology prehabilitation
- Oncology surgery
- Speech therapy for cancer rehabilitation services
- Targeted therapy
- PET/CT (Positron emission tomography)
- Psychosocial cancer services
About Our Cancer Care in Worcester, MA
Our cancer care team is tailored to meet each patient's specific needs. It includes doctors specializing in medical oncology (who prescribe chemotherapy and other drug therapies), radiation oncology (who administer radiation treatments) and surgical oncology (who perform surgeries to remove tumors). The team also includes nurses and other healthcare professionals who provide support, education and coordination throughout the treatment journey. Together, they work closely with the patient to create a customized treatment plan that considers an individual’s unique medical history, preferences and overall well-being.
Medical Oncology
Medical oncology uses various medications to treat cancer, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological and targeted therapies. Here’s how we approach it at our cancer center:
- Personalized Care: Our skilled team offers compassionate and advanced treatments right here in your community. We also collaborate with other providers when needed.
- Comprehensive Team: Our compassionate physicians trained in medical, radiation, and surgical oncology work together to tailor a treatment plan just for you. They’ll guide you through every step, keep track of your progress, answer your questions and connect you to other necessary treatments.
- Additional Services: Besides drug therapy, we provide radiation treatment, surgery and specialized breast health programs. We also support patients with services such as nutrition advice, rehabilitation and more, helping to ensure that all your needs are met locally.
Our goal is to make your cancer treatment as effective and comfortable as possible. We're here to support you every step of the way through your cancer treatment journey.
Our care team also includes hematologists. Hematologists diagnose conditions through blood tests, bone marrow biopsies and other specialized tests. They use treatments such as medications, blood transfusions and therapies to manage and treat these disorders, aiming to improve blood health and overall well-being.
Here's a list of common conditions our hematologists treat:
- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
- Myeloma (multiple myeloma)
- Thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism)
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Myeloproliferative disorders (polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia)
- Bleeding disorders (von Willebrand disease, platelet function disorders)
- Bone marrow failure syndromes (aplastic anemia)
- Coagulation disorders (factor deficiencies, inherited or acquired)
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology focuses on treating cancer with ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells. This is often used in conjunction with chemotherapy for susceptible cancers. The team at Saint Vincent creates a treatment plan targeted to help achieve optimal results based on each patient’s specific condition.
Saint Vincent is proud to offer an advanced radiation therapy, the Linear Accelerator (LINAC). This advanced medical device delivers targeted radiation to cancer cells while helping protect nearby healthy tissues.
The providers work in tandem with patients and their family members, guiding them through each step of treatment and providing support before, during and beyond treatment and procedures. In addition, our comprehensive cancer care program offers a range of services to support patients, including lifestyle and nutrition guidance, counseling and assistance for patients and their families.