On Wednesday, Sept. 15 网上买球软件 announced it is enhancing its community cancer program through a new cancer affiliation with Duke 健康. “This affiliation offers our patients access to cancer research, treatment advances and clinical trials only available at the best cancer hospitals in the country,” said 网上买球软件 Cancer Program Director Dr. Theodore Tsangaris. “This is an exciting chapter in cancer care at 网上买球软件,”医生说。. Tsangaris. “The affiliation with Duke Cancer Network is the centerpiece of bringing the best oncology care available today to Calvert.”
他接着补充道, “I see this collaborative effort as a strategic step that builds upon the robust program already in place at 网上买球软件 Medical Center.
Medical Director of the Duke Cancer Network Dr. Linda Sutton said, “网上买球软件’s affiliation
with the Duke Cancer Network is an opportunity to build on its existing strengths and provide
robust new treatment options for patients. We are excited to work with 网上买球软件 to make
the highest level of cancer care accessible close to home.”
Building on a Solid 基金会
“This is a true multidisciplinary program that compares in a positive way to what you would find in an academic center,”医生说。. Tsangaris, whose 30-year-career in oncology has included leadership positions at some of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions.
Cancer care at 网上买球软件 has evolved considerably over the past three decades – from the addition of cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teams focused on specific tumor sites to the introduction of genetic testing and the rapidly expanding role of immunotherapy, which has been a game-changer in producing more favorable outcomes with fewer side effects.
“At the core of what is happening,”医生说。. Tsangaris, “is how these cancer initiatives impact the lives of the people who rely on us for their care … the hundreds of newly diagnosed cancer patients we treat every year and the thousands of cancer survivors who need our ongoing care and support.”
Targeting a Pressing Need
The statistics are sobering. For more than 10 years, cancer care has ranked among the top three health care needs of Calvert County residents. According to the State Cancer Profiles provided by the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Calvert County has higher rates on average for both the U.S. and the state of Maryland for: 乳房 cancer deaths; lung and bronchus cancer deaths; prostate cancer deaths; bladder cancer incidence and deaths; and colorectal cancer incidence.
“One of the largest healthcare issues we have in this county is cancer,” said 网上买球软件 President & 首席执行官迪恩·蒂格. “While we are proud of our entire cancer team
and our oncology program, it will take more to meet this pressing need.
“This was the impetus for joining with the Duke Cancer Network,蒂格说。. “With more than 30 years working with affiliates throughout the Eastern United States, the Duke Cancer Network is backed by the resources of the Duke Cancer Institute, ranked among the top four percent of U.S. centers designated as a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.”
质量 癌症治疗 Close to Home
他接着补充道, “Our mission is to build a world-class cancer program right here in our community. This affiliation allows us to receive the most current training and staff education when it comes to cancer care. Plus, we now have access to the latest cancer research.
“What is especially important,蒂格说。, “is the pivotal role the Duke Cancer Network will play in guiding the development of our clinical trials program. Their experts will be collaborating with the clinical teams treating patients locally. All of this adds up to an enhanced quality of cancer care close to home.”
网上买球软件 medical oncologist Dr. Arati Patel underscored this point, “The positive impact of this collaboration on direct patient care is going to be felt almost immediately.”
网上买球软件 President & 首席执行官迪恩·蒂格 addresses the more than 100 community members and key stakeholders in attendance at the Sept. 14 Milestone Celebration.
As part of the launch celebration, 网上买球软件 President & 首席执行官迪恩·蒂格 unveiled a sign on the medical center campus announcing the affiliation.
On Wednesday, September 14, 网上买球软件 announced its affiliation with Duke 健康 for 癌症治疗. 如图所示, members of the Duke 健康 and 网上买球软件 teams pose for a photo after the public announcement.
During the Milestone Celebration, cancer ribbons representative of the most common cancers in our region were displayed overhead and handed out attendees. In addition to spreading awareness and sending a message of solidarity, the ribbons served as a reminder that hope comes in all colors.