Oncology

Community MD Anderson, a clinical and operational partnership between Indianapolis-based Community Health Network and Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has opened its newest cancer center in Carmel, Ind.  The new facility will offer infusion therapy, procedural and…

Miami-based Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, has added radiation oncology services at its Plantation, Fla., facility.  Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center patients can now receive all non-surgical cancer services, including access to clinical trials,…

Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has added oncology care to its Home Hospital program. Mass General Birgham’s Home Hospital program aims to “alleviate the capacity crisis” within acute care facilities, while also allowing patients to benefit from remaining near their…

In January, Cleveland-based University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center became one of the first facilities in the U.S. to offer adaptive radiotherapy.  At the time, Daniel Spratt, MD, chair of radiation oncology at the UH Cleveland Medical Center and the Vincent…

After exceeding CMS’ benchmark rate for emergency room visits and hospital admissions of cancer patients within 30 days of receiving outpatient chemotherapy, Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth Cancer Institute identified and implemented eight strategies to improve outpatient cancer care.  The strategies…

The volume of EHR messages sent to U.S. oncologists increased 19% between 2019 and 2022, according to a study published March 3 in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute.  EHR burden is often associated with burnout and a decrease…

Researchers at Buffalo, N.Y.-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified an effective pain management strategy for patients with cancer, according to a study published March 15 in Scientific Reports. When combining functional, near-infrared, spectroscopy headcaps and virtual reality headsets,…

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine has broken ground on a $270 million outpatient facility in the suburb of North Wales, Pa.  The facility, named Penn Medicine Montgomeryville, will offer comprehensive cancer care provided by the system’s Abramson Cancer Center, according to an…

Englewood (N.J.) Health has appointed Jennifer Marti, MD, as its new chief of breast surgery.  Dr. Marti will also serve as medical director for the breast cancer program at Englewood Health’s Lefcourt Family Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, according to…

Jeffrey Lee, MD, stepped into the role of chief medical executive Houston-based University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on April 1, after 34 years with the health system.  During his time at MD Anderson and prior to his most…