Cancer Care Summary

The Simonds-Sinon Regional Cancer Center, a joint venture between HealthAlliance Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center, provides a community-based, coordinated program for adults with various types of cancer and blood disorders. A multidisciplinary team individualizes the plan of care to meet the diverse and changing needs of patients and their families.

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The Cancer Center is staffed by medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, oncology-certified nurses, social workers and registered dietitians.

We provide treatment for the following types of cancer:

  • Breast
  • Bone
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Gynecologic
  • Head and neck
  • Hematologic
  • Lung
  • Skin
  • Soft tissue
  • Prostate
  • Bladder
  • Lymphoma
  • Brain

HealthAlliance Hospital cancer services include:

  • Blood apheresis
  • Blood transfusions
  • Chemotherapy
  • Consults, follow-up care and radiation treatment
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Home care and hospice
  • Individualized coordinated treatment plan
  • Infusion, transfusions and other support therapies
  • Lymphedema treatment
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Pain management
  • Star Program®
  • Patient Navigator
  • Symptom management
  • Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Relaxation music and artwork
Surgeons at HealthAlliance Hospital also provide a wide range of surgical services for the benefit of cancer patients. When required, our patients also have access to more advanced treatments and clinical trials at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.