Cancer Services at UPMC Hamot

Multidisciplinary Approach

Board certified physicians in:

• Radiologists and pathologists are regularly involved in diagnosis and treatment planning for cancer patients.
• The only board-certified palliative care physician in the region. 
• Expert nursing care:
• Over half the nurses who care for our oncology patients are certified to give chemotherapy based on the standards of the Oncology Nursing Society.
• A number of our staff members are oncology nurses certified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
• Breast Health Navigators are on staff to help patients with breast cancer move easily and quickly across the continuum of care by facilitating referrals, tests, and treatments.
• Psychologists and counselors are available to meet patient, family, and caregiver psychosocial needs.

Comprehensive Care

We enjoy the prestigious reputation of being certified as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). We have maintained this certification since 1977.

Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer program ensures that you will receive:

• Comprehensive, multispecialty care
• Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options
• Lifelong patient follow-up
• Quality care close to home
• Access to:
• Cancer-related prevention and early detection programs
• Cancer education
• Support services

Partnership

UPMC Hamot also ensures comprehensive care through partnerships with select other medical institutions, including:

• The Regional Cancer Center
• American Cancer Society
• Great Lakes Home Healthcare and Hospice
• MedCare Equipment Company
• UPMC Cancer Center
• UPMC Palliative and Supportive Care Institute
• Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC
• Magee at UPMC Hamot provides local access to highly specialized services such as gynecologic oncology and genetic counseling.