Area cancer centers provide patients with options Health & Beauty Magazine

David Coneybeer April 30, 2011

Area cancer centers provide patients with options

With the April opening of the PinnacleHealth-Fox Chase Regional Cancer Center, patients in the area have another choice when it comes to cancer diagnosis and treatment. In Cumberland and Dauphin counties alone, there are four larger cancer centers and at least three specialty clinics in addition to doctors’ offices. Heres a look at how each cancer center compares: JOHN C. WHITEHEAD, The Patriot-News, 2009The Penn State Hershey Cancer CenterPenn State Hershey Cancer Center Address: 500 University Drive, Derry Twp. Phone: 717-531-6585, 800-243-1455 Website: Specialties: Adult and pediatric cancer treatments, bone marrow transplants, stem cell transplants, hematology and thrombosis, leukemia and lymphoma, oncology and hematology through multidisciplinary clinics for breast, thoracic, upper and lower gastrointestinal, melanoma/skin, carcoma, head and neck, brain and neurologic and genitourinary cancers. Research or patient facility: Both Beds: 36 inpatient beds, 30 infusion bays Number of doctors: 40 Year opened: Cancer Institute opened in 2001, new building opened in 2009 Partners and affiliates: View full sizeDAN GLEITER, The Patriot-NewsPinnacleHealth-Fox Chace Regional Cancer Center.PinnacleHealth-Fox Chase Regional Cancer CenterAddress: 4300 Londonderry Road, Lower Paxton Twp. Phone: 717-657-7500 Website: Specialties: Radiation therapy including IMRT, IGRT, CyberKnife and brachytherapy; medical outpatient infusion unit for chemotherapy and blood transfusions; CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system; cancer risk assessment and genetic testing and counseling; clinical trial information; nutrition; benign and cancerous breast disease surgery and treatment; ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy; imaging including PET/CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, digital mammography and breast MRI and Dexa bone density testing. Research or patient facility: Both Beds: Outpatient facility Number of doctors: Numerous Year opened: 2011 Partners and affiliates: Part of the PinnacleHealth System and is a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner View full sizePhoto suppliedOakwood Cancer Center Oakwood Cancer Center Address: 880 Century Drive, Lower Allen Twp. Phone: 717-691-3235 Website: Specialties: Gamma knife radiosurgery, IMRT, IGRT, High Dose Radiotherapy (HDR), breast surgery Research or patient facility: Patient Beds: Outpatient facility Number of doctors: Five (two breast surgeons, one radiation oncologist, two neurosurgeons) Year opened: 1987 Partners and affiliates: Holy Spirit Health System affiliate View full sizePhoto suppliedCarlisle Regional Cancer Center Carlisle Regional Cancer Center Address: 25 Sprint Drive, South Middleton Twp.Phone: 717-960-3750 Website: Specialties: External beam radiation utilizing the Trilogy system with RapidArc, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, 3-D conformal radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hematology Research or patient facility: Patient Beds: Outpatient facility Number of doctors: Four (two radiation onocologists and two oncologists) Year opened: 1999 Partners and affiliates: Carlisle Regional Medical Center SPECIALTY CENTERS View full size MARK PYNES, The Patriot-NewsProstate Cancer CenterProstate Cancer CenterAddress: 100 Corporate Center Drive, East Pennsboro Twp. Phone: 717-724-0380 Website: Specialties: Prostate cancer Research or patient facility: Patient Beds: Outpatient facilityNumber of doctors: 15 (two radiation oncologists and 13 urologists) Year opened: 2006 Partners and affiliates: Urology of Central PA View full sizeDAN GLEITER, The Patriot-NewsGreater Harrisburg Cancer CenterGreater Harrisburg Cancer Center Address: 755 S. Arlington Ave., Harrisburg Phone: 717-541-9240 Website: Specialties: Radiation treatment Research or patient facility: Patient Beds: Outpatient facility Number of doctors: 2 Year opened: 1989 Partners and affiliates: None View full sizeDAN GLEITER, The Patriot-NewsPinnacleHealth Women’s Cancer CenterPinnacleHealth Womens Cancer Center Address: 3901 N. Front St., HarrisburgPhone: 717-221-5940Website: Specialties: Gynecologic cancer and other complicated conditions of the female reproductive system, risk assessment and prevention Research or patient facility: Patient Beds: Outpatient facility Number of doctors: 4 (3 gynecologic oncologists, 1 oncologist) Year opened: 1992 Partners and affiliates: Joined PinnacleHealth System on Jan. 31