Cancer Care Center of York County

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State-of-the-art Cancer Care Center Opens in York County

March 2, 2006

SANFORD – The road to recovery from cancer just got a lot shorter. With the official opening of The Cancer Care Center of York County (CCCYC) just off Rt. 109 in Sanford, cancer patients in York County now have state-of-the-art cancer care available much closer to home. In fact, the Cancer Care Center of York County will, on average, save area cancer patients about 25 miles per trip for radiation therapy treatments- and some patients will be spared as much as 100 miles per day for this critical cancer care. Previously, radiation therapy required daily trips to Scarborough or New Hampshire.

The Cancer Care Center of York County is a community resource provided through a collaboration between Maine Medical Center, Goodall Hospital, and Southern Maine Medical Center. All cancer patients are welcome to receive their care at the Cancer Care Center of York County, even if their hospital or physician is not affiliated with the Center.

York County’s newest cancer care facility offers medical oncology and chemotherapy and radiation oncology, as well as provides access to educational and complementary care services such as massage therapy. All three hospitals supporting the center are accredited by American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, which means the cancer care and treatment plans follow the same recommended and proven treatment protocols given in Boston, New York, Houston, or other large accredited cancer centers.

“When patients are diagnosed with cancer, they want to be assured that they are receiving the very latest cancer care treatments. The Cancer Care Center of York County offers cutting edge technology and leading cancer specialists, all housed in a uniquely soothing and supportive environment,” said CCCYC Executive Director Dee Hopper as she greeted the crowd of more than 250 community members at a ribbon cutting held at the Center on March 2nd. “The very best cancer care found in major metropolitan cancer centers across the nation is now available right here in Sanford, close to home.”

Sanford businessman and Cancer Care Center of York County Board Chair Bob Hardison, took the opportunity to thank the three hospitals involved in the project for bringing care close to home for hundreds of York County cancer patients. “Every day in York County hundreds of people face the physical and emotional challenges of cancer. Now, thanks to the vision and leadership of Maine Medical Center, Goodall Hospital, and Southern Maine Medical Center, cancer patients in York County will no longer need to choose between the latest cancer treatments and care that is close to work and home.” He added, “This building sits on a foundation of collaboration that brings a wealth of resources, depth of clinical excellence and full range of treatment options to cancer patients in our community. This is a building full of hope and life.”

The Cancer Care Center of York County features advanced cancer treatments including:

Siemens Oncor Linear Accelerator with dual x-ray and electron capabilities
CT-based 3D conformal radiation treatment planning
Access to High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
The latest in chemotherapy treatments planned by northern New England’s largest oncology group, the Maine Center for Cancer Medicine, who also have offices in Portland, Brunswick and Biddeford.

In closing, Hopper commented “This Center brings a wealth of resources to York County cancer patients that allow us to respond to individual needs. We are part of an integrated network of fully accredited cancer programs, enabling us to provide patients the very best treatment options and clinical trials and protocols available.” Hopper also noted that the CCCYC was designed with privacy and patient comfort in mind to enhance the healing process. The warm earth tones, fieldstone fireplace and soothing views of a forest-like landscape add peaceful touches for those on the road for recovery.

For more information on the Cancer Care Center of York County and how to begin care at the center, you can call (207) 459-1600 or visit the website at www.cancercareyorkcounty.org.