Cancer Care Center

Cancer Care Center: Treatment at a high level

At some point in the future, you or someone you love may face a decision about cancer care.

For years, Sharon Regional Health System has offered advancements in cancer technology, treatment and early detection. Sharon Regional's Cancer Care Center, 2320 Highland Rd., Hermitage, takes cancer treatment to a high level.

Dealing with cancer can create anxiety and stress for both patients and their families. Sharon Regional Health System's Cancer Care Center eliminates the anxiety of receiving treatment in an unfamiliar setting miles from home and family.

Our Cancer Care Center is the only facility of its kind in Mercer County, offering total cancer care within one modern location. We draw upon the expertise of many departments and specialists in planning for your care.

Radiation therapy program at Cancer Care Center earns national accreditation

Services Offered

Radiation Oncology -

The Radiation Oncology Department consists of a team of ARRT certified Therapists, a certified Dosimetrist, a Physicist, certified radiation nurse, a secretary, and a board-certified Radiation oncologist. Dennis Ulewicz, M.D., is the Medical Director assisted by Jessi McCloskey, Chief Radiation Therapist.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes:

• Siemens ARTISTE linear accelerator
  
• Phillips large bore CT simulator
• BAT Cam localization
• 3D/IMRT/IGRT treatment planning/PET Ct/TX planning
  
• Electron beam capability
  
• Access to national clinical trials
• Multileaf collimation
• Cone beam technology
• Prostate Brachytherapy
• Siemens Primus IMRT
  

Medical Oncology -

The Medical Oncology Department consists of a team of registered nurses, board-certified Medical Oncologists with three nurses certified in oncology nursing, a nurse practitioner, a secretary, and one aide. Medical oncologists George Garrow, M.D.,and Mukhtar Hassan, M.D., work with Debra Evans, CRNP, a nurse practitioner.

We use treatments to destroy or control the growth of cancer cells. These treatments include:

• Chemotherapy administration
• Blood administration
• Biological response modifiers
• Intravenous infusions
• Injections
• Access to national clinical trials
  

Affiliation with National Cancer Research Centers - Our physicians are affiliated with prestigious national cancer research centers. These national Affiliations mean that our patients have access to the newest therapies and treatment protocols while receiving highly personalized cancer care right here, close to home.

In addition we offer:

• Hematology and medical oncology consultation
• Radiation oncology consultation
• Certified nurses and radiation therapists specializing in the treatment of cancer patients
• Access to national clinical trials
  
• Cancer-related therapy and Lymphedema treatment
  
• Educational resources library
• Multidisciplinary Tumor Board
  
  

Education - The staff of our Cancer Care Center recognizes the importance of education, prevention and early detection of cancer. Educational information, programs, and speakers are available.

Online cancer resources
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
1-800-422-6237
This site provides information and links to pages about the most common cancers. The site includes an alphabetical list of all known cancers, treatments and clinical trials. Online chat is available as well as a toll free number.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network
www.nccn.com
This site provides information on making treatment decisions, living with cancer, paying for treatment, and life beyond cancer.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
This site is dedicated to the Society’s effort to raise awareness about cancer. It contains a lot of information for cancer survivors and families on specific cancer sites, treatment, financial concerns, clinical trials, and coping. Online chat services are available as well as I Can Cope

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Extensive information on Cancer from our Health Library

Support Services - Our staff also understands the impact of cancer on patients and their families. To meet the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges of cancer, the following support services are provided:

• Nutritional counseling
• Social service counseling
• Rehabilitative services (physical, occupational, and speech therapies)
• Pastoral services
• Laboratory services
• Home Health coordinated programs
• Educational programs
• Community referral network
• Hospice/Palliative Care
• PET scan
• Coumadin Clinic
• Large Bore MRI
• BEGIN: For women with newly-diagnosed breast cancer
• Monthly support group

Ask your physician - When you have to make decision about cancer treatment, discuss with your physician the advantages of cancer care close to home.

For more information or to tour Sharon Regional's Cancer Care Center, 2320 Highland Road, Hermitage, please call 724-983-5900.

Cancer Care Center
2320 Highland Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-983-5900
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Updated 9/14