Full-Spectrum Cancer Treatment

Shore Memorial is committed to offering cancer care services on par with large metropolitan hospitals. That commitment includes investment in the most advanced technology, the best available experts in fighting cancer - and participation in important research through our affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Network and other organizations devoted to research and clinical advancement.

Beyond clinical excellence, our medical staff and the entire team of cancer care providers are committed to providing treatment in an environment that is caring, respectful, and compassionate.

Inpatient and outpatient care
Shore Memorial’s oncology unit and ambulatory services unit offer services to meet the unique and complex needs of patients with cancer.

• Nurses specially trained in cancer management
• Aggressive and advanced symptom management, including pain management, infection control and minimizing the side effects of therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Blood product administration
• Care and management of intravenous treatment devices
• Nutritional counseling
• Rehabilitation
• Patient counseling, pastoral care and spiritual support
• Discharge planning, including referrals to other community services and agencies as needed

leading-edge surgical services
Shore Memorial’s surgical team includes board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists and highly trained nurse specialists. Through a combination of exemplary training, experience and access to the most advanced surgical techniques, including laser assisted procedures, Shore’s surgical team is better equipped than ever to remove cancer while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

Radiation oncology therapy
Radiation therapy is among the cancer team’s most effective means to arrest and destroy cancer cells in the body. A sophisticated linear accelerator is used to create a narrow beam of radiation that is carefully aimed to destroy cancer cells while limiting the dose to healthy tissue. Shore’s linear accelerator is located in the Cancer Center.

Before initiating radiation therapy, radiologists and imaging experts use other imaging technologies to pinpoint the exact location of the cancer. Such techniques may include traditional X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound and others. When radiation therapy is required, CT simulation will be completed to provide accurate treatment planning.

Shore Memorial’s CT and linear accelerator technology are the most advanced available. The linear accelerator, located in the new Cancer Center, is a Varian Clinic 21 EX, delivering precision-guided IMRT - Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, the most effective method to destroy cancer cells while leaving normal tissue intact.

The Philips Large-Bore CT scanner and specialized software provide the latest advances in pre-treatment 3-D simulation to maximize precision and effectiveness of each radiation treatment.

B-mode Acquisition and Targeting System (BAT) - an external ultrasound device to localize organs for improved accuracy of radiation therapy.

Prostate Brachytherapy Program - radioactive "seed" placement into the prostate gland for the treatment of prostate cancer.

The Radiation Oncology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology. ACR Accreditation ensures that Shore’s program meets the most current and stringent standards in staffing, equipment, quality control and technical capability.

Chemotherapy
Shore Memorial’s Cancer Team includes nurses specially trained in the administration of chemotherapy in a bright and comforting area of the main hospital building.

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