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The Center for Cancer Care

The Center for Cancer Care provides cancer patients and their families with comprehensive in-patient and outpatient services. Accredited by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer with commendation, the Center for Cancer Care at Exeter Hospital is the most comprehensive cancer center on the Seacoast.

Exeter Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care offers the area’s leading, comprehensive approach to cancer treatment. Exceptional care is provided by combining the expertise of: radiation oncologists from the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center; NH Oncology Hematology (NHOH) medical oncologists, the region’s only group affiliated with the Dana Farber Cancer Center; and the area’s largest group of surgical specialists. To learn more about how you can get the best possible cancer care without ever leaving the seacoast contact us at 603-580-7336.

       Gary Proulx, MD                                  Denis Hammond, MD
Director of Radiation Oncology       Director of Medical Oncology

Jane Peterson
Administrative Director of Oncology

Surgical Oncology

 

Surgery is a critical component of cancer care. Cancer treatment most often cannot begin unless a surgical biopsy has been performed to confirm the diagnosis. Some patients can be cured with a surgical procedure alone, but most require surgery in combination with either chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both.

 

At Exeter Hospital, Inc., our affiliated surgeons work collaboratively with affiliated pathologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists to develop the most comprehensive treatment plans for our patients. And our medical staff works to ensure you are as comfortable as possible throughout your procedure.

 

Surgical interventions are provided for the following specific diagnoses:

Medical Oncology

 

Medical Oncology refers to the treatment of cancer with medicines, as opposed to surgery or radiation. In some situations, these medicines are used in conjunction with surgery and radiation therapy. Medical Oncology services provide chemotherapy treatment, immunotherapy, and treatment for blood disorders.

 

The Center for Cancer Care at Exeter Hospital is proud to have a relationship with New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology PA for the provision of Medical Oncology services to our patients. This outstanding group of physicians is consistently rated among the top cancer doctors in the state and also has an affiliation with Dana Farber Cancer Institute. As a patient of Exeter Hospital, the physicians meet individually with each patient to discuss their diagnosis and an appropriate course of treatment. Following the physician visit, the patient will participate in educational sessions with the oncology nurse prior to the initiation of treatment. During treatment, the patient can relax in our comfortable infusion area where nurses and assistants are available to administer their medications and address their needs.

 

As our patient, you have access to the latest breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. Patients are encouraged to meet with our research specialist to discuss our vigorous clinical cancer research program. You can reach us by calling (603)580-7336.

Radiation Oncology

 

Our Radiation Oncology Department houses some of the most technologically advanced radiation therapy equipment currently available in the region. This equipment allows our staff to carefully plan and deliver sophisticated radiation therapy treatment with high precision.

 

Approximately half of all cancer patients will receive radiation therapy at some time during their care. Radiation therapy can sometimes be used instead of surgery, and is often the preferred treatment for a number of cancers including cancer of the larynx, prostate, breast, brain, lung, and mouth. In many situations, radiation therapy is given following surgery, which may not have completely removed all tumor tissue. Radiation therapy is also very effective at controlling local symptoms caused by cancer, such as pain from the spread of cancer into the bone.

 

If you require radiation therapy, our staff will work with you, your family, and your medical team to make the treatment as stress-free as possible.  You can reach us by calling (603)580-7337.

Support / Articles 

At the Center for Cancer Care, we believe support is an important component of the care and recovery of our patients and their families. Several programs are available to support individuals throughout all aspects of their cancer experience.