Comprehensive cancer care, close to home
MaineHealth Cancer Care Brunswick is a Commission on Cancer accredited program offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. We have made significant advances in cancer care in our region. From increased access to wellness and prevention programs to ongoing quality initiatives, we are continuously looking for ways to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
As a part of MaineHealth Cancer Care, MaineHealth Cancer Care Brunswick delivers easy access to a coordinated, system of expert care that puts patients at the center. Regardless of their location, patient care team members collaborate to discuss individual patient cases, utilize evidence-based guidelines that show the best outcomes, and develop a recommended treatment plan that may include care at more than one MaineHealth hospital.
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Our team provides expert care for all cancer conditions and we pay special attention to the most prevalent cancers in our region:
MaineHealth Cancer Care Brunswick providers work with cancer patients who are completing their first course of treatment to provide a comprehensive care summary and follow-up plan that is clearly and effectively explained. These Survivorship Care Plans help cancer survivors navigate the transition from active treatment to the next phase of their life or stage of disease progression.
Cancer is most easily treated when diagnosed early. Your commitment to regular visits with your primary care provider and recommended annual screenings is the first step toward prevention. Annual screenings are recommended for several types of cancer.
Breast Cancer Screenings
Yearly mammograms are recommended for all people with breasts over the age of 40. If you are at increased risk for breast cancer, you should talk with your doctor about the benefits of starting mammography screening at an earlier age.
Cervical Cancer Screenings
The American Cancer Society recommends that anyone with female reproductive parts should begin annual Pap test screening at the age of 18 or when they become sexually active, whichever happens first.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
The American Cancer Society recommends an annual digital rectal examination for adults over the age of 40, as well as an annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT). A sigmoidoscopy is recommended for adults over the age of 50 every three to five years.
Prostate Cancer Screenings
The American Cancer Society and the American Urological Association recommend an annual prostate screening for men over the age of 50. African-American men and all men with a family history of prostate cancer should consider screening annually beginning at age 40.
Skin Cancer Screenings
It is recommended to have regular skin checks by a doctor or nurse who will check the skin for moles, birthmarks, or other pigmented areas that look abnormal in color, size, shape, or texture.
