Technology Meets Humanity
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Thanks to dramatic advances in medicine, many more patients are now surviving cancer and leading fuller lives. At Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology, our growing staff--comprised of medical and radiation oncologists, oncology nurses and lab technicians--works closely with medical and surgical specialists to provide outstanding medical care. We are also committed to providing compassionate care and support services to meet our patients' unique personal needs. Building on our experience that spans more than 20 years, we have recently joined with other practices to form the largest cancer care network in the community. Our shared vision is to offer the highest-quality service in the most cost-effective manner: Our objective is to become the largest and most comprehensive community-based cancer care network in Massachusetts. As we continue to grow and maximize resources, we will remain dedicated to our mission...to a blend of technology and humanity, and to superior care that's close to home. |
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| In our Infusion Center, patients receive chemotherapy treatments in a roomy and comfortable setting, where family members offer their support. |  |
At Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology, we provide a multi-disciplinary
approach, with close group collaboration to ensure added quality controls.
And to ensure continuity of care, patients see their own personal physician
in our comfortable new offices.
Our full range of services starts with the coordination of diagnostic
evaluation and staging. We take advantage of the latest advances in imaging
technology and noninvasive procedures.
Our patients also benefit from state-of-the-art treatment advances, including
the newest chemotherapy drugs, highly sophisticated radiation therapy
modalities, and
Our comprehensive guidelines for numerous types of
cancer are readily available.
biological therapy. In addition, we work with academic medical
centers involved with experimental treatment protocols.
As part of our ongoing effort to improve quality and contain costs, we
recently developed our own practice guidelines for breast, colon, rectal,
prostate, lung, gastric, esophageal, and gynecological cancers, guidelines
for additional cancers and hematologic diseases are now being developed.
We have also instituted leading-edge software to monitor chemotherapy
administration.
Central to our approach is patient and family education, including emotional
counseling, nutritional programs, support groups, and instructive literature
available in our new Patient Resource Center.
A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY
Our team approach to patient care extends beyond our practice to include primary care physicians, surgeons, and other specialists in local communities and downtown medical centers. In most cases, expert medical care is available
close to home, and we work with our colleagues to keep patients within
the community medical system.
We also strive to involve patients and their referring physicians in decisions
about their treatment options. And we take pride in our ongoing communication,
which is prompt and comprehensive.
Together our common goal is to provide the highest-quality care in
the most cost effective manner.
| Our Treatment outcome studies are examples of our approach to quality assurance and cost containment. |
In this managed care environment, it is becoming more important to form partnerships and realize economies of scale. As we approach the next century, we at Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology are proud to take a leadership role as pioneers in our field.
Medical
and radiation oncologists work closely together to provide true multidisciplinary
care. 
