What makes the Cancer Center so unique? 

The Cancer Center at Shore Memorial Hospital was conceived, designed and built specifically to support the special needs of cancer patients and their families. It represents the new look of 21st century cancer care - a comprehensive approach combining clinical excellence with patient comfort and convenience.

A blend of leading-edge technology and beautiful design, the Cancer Center supports the technical needs of physicians, radiation therapists, physicists, nurses and other specialists while providing a convenient, safe, caring and attractive atmosphere of healing, privacy and dignity.

The building is free-standing, separate from the hospital, conveniently located at Shore Road and Brighton Avenue. The exterior design blends with residential development in the area. And a large parking lot provides ample parking. Public transit access is also available.

Inside, the feeling is that of an oasis of solitude – a quiet, tastefully decorated space that is welcoming and relaxing. Every aspect of the design and decoration was chosen to reduce stress, with muted colors, warm wood and generous use of natural light. Soothing music plays in patient waiting area and treatment rooms.

The waiting areas, patient access and treatment rooms provide for different privacy requirements. There are separate entrances for walk-in patients and those who arrive by ambulance. Two waiting rooms are provided - one with TV and a second, quiet waiting room.

The Patient & Family Library gives patients, friends and family members a place to convene and relax, complete with cancer-related books, and pamphlets and Internet access. The library is stocked with materials from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the Oncology Nursing Society. Materials are available in both English and Spanish.

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