Cancer Services in Erie

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides access to high-quality, comprehensive cancer care right here in our community. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is western Pennsylvania's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This gives our patients local access to the latest clinical trials and research, which means our patients do not have to leave Erie to find comprehensive cancer care.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Our dynamic team of oncologists, surgeons, doctors, and advanced practice providers work together to ensure that a multidisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis and treatment is provided to you. This team includes physicians who are board-certified in:

Comprehensive Care

UPMC Hamot is certified as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC), a certification the hospital has maintained 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 partners with select other medical institutions on cancer care, including:

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

Learn more about UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie Virtual Tour

Learn More About Radiation Oncology Care 

Learn about radiation oncology treatments available at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie and the latest advancements in care.

NCI Designation

Clinical Trials at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center