The Regional Cancer Center at JFK Medical CenterThe medical professionals staffing the Regional Cancer Center at JFK Medical Center are dedicated to the effective screening, timely detection, thorough diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment of people with cancer. Using leading-edge technology in conjunction with a team of professionals specially trained in cancer diagnosis and treatment, the Regional Cancer Center at JFK Medical Center is able to offer its patients cost-effective programs and the most sophisticated treatments for head and neck cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, colon cancer and gastrointestinal cancer.
Some of the oncology programs and services offered through the
Regional Cancer Center at JFK Medical Center include: |
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Outpatient testing and treatment facilities, offering services such as chemotherapy and blood transfusions |
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27-bed inpatient unit, staffed by certified nurses |
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A nationally accredited radiation oncology
program featuring two state-of-the-art linear accelerators |
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An accredited Breast Center, staffed by female technicians |
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Mammography, ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy capabilities |
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A widely recognized Hospice program for adults and children |
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Bereavement counseling |
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Support groups |
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Home care services |
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Education and prevention programs |
In addition, the Center offers the latest technology with prostate seed implantation, 3-D computer treatment planning,
remote afterloading brachytherapy, chemotherapy, stem cell
transplantation, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and now Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, both in conjunction with the New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center.
The Center's experienced professionals, advanced technology and caring people are all focused on one goal - helping patients fight cancer. Focusing on the philosophy that healing can only take place in an open, caring environment, our oncologists, nurses, therapists and technicians work with each individual patient to meet all of their medical and social needs.