Cancer Services
People with cancer can find compassionate care and a comprehensive array of services at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. From prevention and education to diagnosis and treatment, the network combines advanced technology with dedicated staff and an environment that helps patients get the care they need in a setting conducive to healing.
The strength of the cancer program was recognized in November 2005, when the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer re-approved NHRMC's status as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program. Just 25 percent of hospitals in the United States share this designation. To learn more about our cancer services, outreach and physicians, follow the links below.
The Zimmer Cancer Center is Southeastern North Carolina's only community cancer center dedicated solely to the diagnosis, treatment and support of people with cancer. It houses outpatient services, including chemotherapy, infusion therapy and radiation therapies. It also hosts the network's clinical trials program, giving local residents a chance to participate in national treatment studies. Clinic services are available for medical, surgical, breast and oncological cancer diagnosis and follow-up care...more
Patients who need to be hospitalized are treated in the oncology unit in New Hanover Regional Medical Center's main campus building. The 22-bed unit is designed to help patients and their families cope with the long stays that are sometimes required... more
A way to get cancer screenings to people outside the walls of the hospital, the Coastal Care Van is equipped with a mobile mammography unit. It travels to areas throughout the region, offering cancer screenings and information to people who might not otherwise get them...more
Believing that the body, mind and spirit are in simultaneous need of healing, the Healing Arts Network offers complementary therapies to facilitate the healing process and help patients and their families better handle transitions and loss related to illness....more.
The Pink Ribbon project helps bring comfort to women who have been diagnosed with cancer...more.
A special approach to caring for terminally ill individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, hospice stresses relief of pain and uncomfortable symptoms as opposed to curative care. It also stresses the needs of the patient's family or caregiver, providing support and bereavement services for the patient's family.
Palliative care bridges the gap between home health and hospice. Staffed by hospice-trained nurses, palliative care is available for patients who have a life-limiting prognosis, but are still receiving aggressive therapy or are not quite ready to accept hospice... more
Cancer Annual Report
Click here for the 2004 Cancer Report
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