Cayuga Cancer Center

Our team of medical oncologists meet the needs of cancer patients and their families with an interdisciplinary team of professionals who deliver services from diagnosis through treatment to work together toward the common goal of healing.

About

Award Winning Cancer Care

Each battle against cancer is fought on many fronts, both medical and spiritual. Our team of medical oncologists meets the need of cancer patients and their families with an interdisciplinary team of professionals who deliver services from diagnosis through treatment, to discharge and follow-up at home. Our treatment facilities and technology provide the optimal environment for cancer patients and their treatment team to work together toward the common goal of healing.

Our cancer specialists treat cancers of the breast, lung, digestive tract, colon and rectum, skin, prostate, genitals and urinary tract, pancreas, head and neck, bone, muscle, lymph nodes (lymphoma), and blood (leukemia).

The Cancer Committee at Cayuga Cancer Center is multidisciplinary. It includes administration, partner organizations and a community representative. Its members are responsible for planning and initiating all cancer-care activities at the medical center, and for ensuring that all program components are functioning in accordance with the highest standards of practice. Membership includes specialists in surgery, radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, quality assessment, social work, hospice, oncology nursing, and cancer data and analysis.

Commission on Cancer

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through setting standards, cancer prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. Care at a hospital with approval by the Commission on Cancer gives patients and their families peace of mind.

Cayuga Cancer Center has maintained continuous approval status from the Commission on Cancer since 1985. In 2018 we received our third consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award. This award acknowledges cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing the highest quality of care to cancer patients. This is important to local cancer patients because it recognizes a level of care that exceeds established baseline standards of care and places Cayuga Cancer Center among the best in the region.

Our certified cancer care program includes:

State-of-the-art technology, modern facilities, and experienced medical specialists to diagnose and treat cancer, using the latest, most effective therapies
A multidisciplinary, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options for your specific cancer
Access to cancer-related information and education
Psychosocial support and palliative care services to manage symptoms
A cancer registry for the collection of data on types and stages of cancer and treatment results, with patient follow-up
Ongoing monitoring and improvement of cancer care
Information about new treatment options and clinical trials
Education and support for cancer survivors
Community cancer screening, prevention education, and technology for early detection.

For more information on the Commission on Cancer, click here.

Cancer Conference

At Cayuga Cancer Center, the Cancer Conference meets weekly. During these meetings, current cases are presented with a multidisciplinary discussion involving the cancer teams at Cayuga Cancer Center. This ongoing patient-oriented conference provides the best possible medical consultation for patient care, an educational opportunity for caregivers, and follow-up on previously presented cases.

Cancer Registry

The Cancer Registry is a highly confidential national system required by New York State for monitoring all cancer patients diagnosed or treated at Cayuga Cancer Center. With the registry data bank, our cancer care specialists can follow patients and analyze the long-term results of treatment. Moreover, by sharing information on a national basis, we can help advance clinical and health services research, assess the efficacy of screening and prevention, and determine cancer patterns in various populations.