Cancer Care

When you hear the word “cancer,” you want to know there is a team of people who will give you the answers you need, the compassion you deserve, and the very best care available. That’s what you’ll find at WMCHealth. Our oncology teams provide exceptional oncology care, including accurate diagnoses and advanced cancer treatment, rooted in the spirit of science and community care. WMCHealth cancer specialists are located at hospitals throughout our network in New York, so you can always find compassionate and innovative cancer care close to home. 

Why Choose WMCHealth for Cancer Care

The WMCHealth Cancer Center is the region’s top resource for personalized care. Experienced, board certified physicians, surgeons, researchers, and therapists embrace sophisticated technologies to maximize patient health while minimizing side effects. WMCHealth, the only academic medical center in the region, is at the forefront of research and innovation.

• WMCHealth established one of the first full-service radiation medicine programs in the region.
• We have the longest-running bone marrow transplant program in the region.
• Westchester Medical Center earned a full three-year accreditation as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
• WMCHealth’s world-renowned Children and Adolescent Cancer and Blood Diseases Center provides breakthrough personalized therapies through pioneering research.
• The Bobbi Lewis Cancer Program at our Good Samaritan Hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
• The Breast Center at our MidHudson Regional Hospital has the first full-time certified breast care nurse in the region to be credentialed as a certified breast patient navigator in imaging and cancer.

Westchester Medical Center is also accredited by:

• The National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers (NAPBC) 
• The American College of Radiology 
• The American College of Radiology Lung Cancer Screening Center 
• The American College of Radiation Oncology

Diagnostics and Treatments

WMCHealth is rooted in science and research, including ongoing clinical trials. We are pioneers of and have access to advanced methods of preventive care and accurate diagnostics, including advanced imaging. Our cancer treatment capabilities include:

• Radiation medicine
• Infusion therapies
• Surgery, including minimally invasive procedures
• Stem cell and bone marrow transplants
• Hyperthermia 
• Cord-blood transplantation

Our team approach to care also means that patients can access pain management care, patient navigators, and many other support services.

Oncology Support Program

The Oncology Support Program is a unique support community for those affected by cancer. Compassionate professionals visit cancer patients while they are in the hospital and offer comprehensive outpatient services to patients and their caregivers in the nurturing environment of the Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House. Our house is perceived as a “home away from home” by cancer survivors and their loved ones.

The Oncology Support Program offers counseling and a variety of support groups. We offer innovative programs in the healing and creative arts, wellness classes, survivorship, nutrition and integrative medicine programs. Volunteers from our community and graduate interns are invaluable assets to our dedicated team. The Oncology Support Program is committed to ensuring that no one is alone in facing the challenges of cancer. 

We offer:

• Support Groups for Women, Men, Families and Caregivers
• Programs in the Healing Arts including art and music therapy
• Educational Events including programs in complementary medicine
• Wellness Programs and classes including Yoga, Qi Gong, Pilates, “Smartbells” and Nutrition.
• Nurturing Neighborhood Network (peer outreach to cancer patients by trained volunteers)
• The Kids and Teen Connection Programs (activity programs, counseling and lending library for families dealing with Cancer)
• Quarterly newsletter, Celebrate Life!
• Lending library of books, tapes, and CD’s

Location:
80 Mary’s Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845.339.2071
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Our Approach

We know that each patient is different and each case of cancer is different. That’s why we take a personal approach. Our Cancer Center team members work together to care for every patient how we would care for our own families, with innovative care right in our communities. We are your neighbors. Let us guide you through this most important healthcare journey.