Oncology

Stanford Hospital & Clinics in Palo Alto, Calif., announced the opening of its new clinical neurogenetics oncology program.

The University of Kentucky announced the Commonwealth Cancer Centers of Kentucky has joined the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network in Lexington.

The Pacific Cancer Institute of Maui in Wailuku, Hawaii, will begin a nearly $7 million expansion Monday, according to a Maui News report.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic announced that the Coborn Cancer Center in St. Cloud, Minn., part of CentraCare Health System, became the first member of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Care Network.

Kalispell (Mont.) Regional Medical Center has announced the recent opening of its Neuroscience and Spine Institute, expanding its care of the brain, spine and nervous system.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announced new NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, which includes care for patients 15 to 39 years old at initial cancer diagnosis.

Washington, Mo.-based Patients First Health Care announced a collaborative agreement with St. Louis-based Mercy to consolidate cancer services, effective April 1.

Houston-based Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center has established a new cancer center that includes a team of specialists from University of Texas Health Medical School. 

Here are 10 hospital cancer center expansions underway or completed, beginning with the most recent announcement.

Penn State Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center announced an agreement between Carlisle (Pa.) Regional Medical Center and Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute to enhance oncology services for CRMC patients.