MaineHealth Memorial Hospital Cancer Care and MaineHealth Memorial Hospital IV Therapy provide high-quality oncology, hematology and IV therapy services delivered by a specially-trained team of compassionate health care professionals.
Expert cancer care, close to home
Battling cancer can be one of life's biggest challenges. At MaineHealth Memorial Hospital, we offer local access to expert care for cancer and other hematologic illnesses. Our oncology center is small enough to give patients the extra attention they need, while providing the same level of quality service as larger hospitals.
Services
- Oncology - Board-certified oncologists and oncology-certified registered nurses give patients the extra attention they need while providing the same level of quality service as larger hospitals. Our integrated cancer care includes consultation and collaboration with oncology sub-specialists from MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, when needed.
- IV Therapy - Patients who need IV therapy can receive state-of-the-art care in our modern, comfortable facility. We offer private and semi-private treatment areas with private TV screens for each patient. Services include chemotherapy, infusions, injections, transfusions and more.
- Cancer Genetic Testing - Cancer genetic testing is also available through this practice and through our primary care and obstetrics & gynecology practices.
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital Cancer Care offers comprehensive hereditary risk assessment and genetic testing for a wide range of cancers such as:
- Hereditary breast cancer
- Hereditary ovarian cancer
- Lynch syndrome
Testing can provide peace of mind for people with a family or personal history of breast, ovarian, colon and uterine cancers. Mutations or variations in genes passed from parent to child can drastically raise the risk of cancer.
A simple saliva or blood sample can determine whether these mutations are present. Knowing this in advance, patients can work with their providers to take proactive steps to reduce their cancer risk or even prevent cancer from developing at all in themselves or family members. People who test negative for these mutations may still need a personalized medical plan that our experience team can offer.
About Hereditary Cancer
Up to 10% of cancers are due to factors that are passed from one generation to the next. These syndromes are known as hereditary cancers, and there are certain genetic tests that can determine your risk for these cancers. If you do not have these mutations we also will provide the highest level of risk assessment and personalized care in the area.
If you have reason to suspect that you or someone you know may be at risk for cancer, such as a family history of cancer, membership in an at-risk ethnic population, or other factor, we encourage genetic testing so early action can be taken to reduce the risk of cancer or even prevent it.
The Benefits Of Hereditary Cancer Risk Testing
There are many benefits to hereditary cancer risk testing, regardless of the eventual result.
- If a family member had cancer, however distant, there is a chance that a gene mutation was inherited that not only increases the present or future risk, but also could be passed along to the next generation.
- If you or someone you know is a carrier of a hereditary cancer gene mutation, it could signal a risk for getting cancer earlier in life than most people. The sooner testing takes place, the easier it is to manage the risk appropriately.
If you think you may be at risk, call 603-356-5472 to schedule your evaluation.
Since 1999, a vibrant group upwards of 20 cancer survivors have met monthly to provide wonderful support to one another. Whether you have been through it, or are going through it now, this is a great group of people to know.
The group is open to all who are affected by cancer. Information, education, speakers and encouragement are provided for those with cancer and their support people. This group meets in the Sun Room on the second floor of the MaineHealth Bigelow Health Center on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm.
Call 603-356-4904 for more information.
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