Why Choose Us?
There are many reasons to choose the nationally recognized cancer program at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Following national guidelines relieves the residents of our community of the burden of traveling to receive the most current cancer treatment – they can get it with confidence right here at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Although no one can guarantee the outcome of any type of treatment, we pledge to provide the level of clinical excellence everyone deserves, never forgetting that each person who walks through our doors deserves our personal and collective best efforts. Our team of highly trained professionals are with you every step of the way through and beyond your cancer journey.
Reasons to Choose Us
Superior Care, Close to Home
Our commitment to excellence is grounded in research and evidence-based practice. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) publishes practice guidelines developed through research to improve “the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care”. Like most excellent cancer centers, our medical team uses these guidelines to direct and manage patient care, making treatment decisions that are based on the latest research available. Our team monitors compliance with these guidelines to verify that we adhere to our commitment to our patients to provide the highest quality, cost-efficient care available. These guidelines help ensure that patients receive high-quality care no matter where they choose to be treated.
Access to New Treatments and Research
The entire cancer center team – physicians, nurses, therapists and support staff – research cutting edge new cancer therapies and treatment, and how to apply those therapies to provide the best care possible to our patients. This commitment to providing the most current treatment options available, combined with our strong research program, gives our patients access to cutting-edge care that once was only available in large cancer centers.
Learn more about Research and Clinical Trials available through the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center.
Support for the Body, Mind and Spirit
But treating the disease is only half the battle in the fight against cancer. Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center prides itself on the quality of our staff and the depth of services we offer. The care we provide is skilled, compassionate and intimate. All of our support services, including patient navigation, psychosocial support, nutrition counseling, physical therapy, genetic counseling, and financial support are dedicated solely to our cancer patients and are located right in the cancer center. These resources allow us to address the physical, psychosocial and financial needs of our patients and their loved ones quickly so that problems don’t become overwhelming.
Our Cancer Care Team
Our Cancer Care Team consists of a wide range of highly trained professionals including board-certified medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, nurse navigators, genetic counselors, dietitians, social workers, physical therapists, clinical research nurses, radiation therapists, survivorship coordinators, financial counselors, community outreach and education specialists, and cancer registrars! They are with you every step of the way through and beyond your cancer journey.
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