Award Winning Cancer Care, Close to Home

By joining forces with nationally renowned Fox Chase Cancer Center, Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center provides access to the most advanced cancer treatments available. Fox Chase Cancer Center is one of a number of institutions nationwide to be designated by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center is accredited by:

• American College of Surgeons as a Community Hospital Cancer Program, Outstanding Achievement Award
• American College of Radiation Oncology.

We offer comprehensive cancer services that include:

Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Cancer Treatment

• Access to a full-range of advanced cancer treatments and therapies
• Board-certified physicians in medical oncology, hematology oncology, radiation oncology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology and surgery
• Patient-centered care offered by a multidisciplinary team of oncology-certified nurses, radiation therapists, registered dieticians, case managers, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, Home Care nurses and chaplain and hospice.

Radiation Oncology Services

Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center offers some of the newest technological advances available including:

• 3-D Conformal Radiation Therapy
• Breast IMRT
• Prostate IMRT with image guidance
• Head and neck IMRT
• IMRT for brain tumors
• CT/MRI/PET Fusion Treatment Planning
• Prostate Seed Implants
• Brachytherapy – Prostate Seed Program

Breast Care Services

Our Breast Health Coordinator assists each woman to ensure they receive guidance, referral to appropriate specialist, education and support in a timely manner. She works closely with radiologists who specialize in mammography, and other breast specialists offering the following services:

• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Mammotome biopsy
• Breast MRI
• Sentinel lymph node dissection
• Lymphedema services
• Breast IMRT

Clinical Trials

Through our affiliation with Fox Chase Cancer Center, patients can participate in more than 100 investigational treatment and prevention protocols. These studies include Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG); National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP); and Fox Chase Cancer Center in house studies and pharmaceutical protocols.

Nurses who specialize in clinical research work with patients to provide ongoing education and support.

For further information about clinical research, call our Clinical Research Coordinator at (610) 327-7544.

Family Risk Assessment Program

This program’s goal is to help individuals and their families learn about the risk factors associated with breast and ovarian cancer. A genetic counselor and registered nurse provide information on:

• Risk factors for these cancers
• Benefits and limitations of currently available screening methods
• ways to reduce your risk
• family cancer patterns
• research programs for high risk individuals
• genetic testing options

A physician is provided to discuss medical management and screening recommendations based on your personal and family history. This program is offered in coordination with Fox Chase Cancer Center and conveniently located at Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center.

Diagnostic Imaging Services

We offer on site services for:

• MRI
• PET Scan
• Interventional Radiology
• CT Scan
• Bone Density Scanning
• Mammography
• PET/CT
• Chemoembolization

Surgical Services

Board-certified surgeons routinely perform minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures.

Social Work Services

Inpatient Services

Patients requiring hospitalization are cared for on a dedicated oncology unit where professionals are available to provide for the physical, spiritual and psychological needs of our patients and their family.

Integrative Care

PMRCC's patients who participate in complementary care offerings reported feeling less fatigue, anxiety, nausea and pain.

• Massage therapy
• Reiki therapy
• Harp Therapy

Transportation Services

Patients requiring assistance with transportation are often helped by PMMC's Courtesy Coach, and the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program.

Education and Support Groups

The professionals at PMRCC know that each patient's need for education and support is different. That is why we offer a library full of resources for patients and their family members, as well as the following support groups:

• Make Today Count
• Reach to Recovery
• Breast Cancer
• Newly Diagnosed Women
• Look Good, Feel Better - offering women wigs and support
• Ostomy Support Group
• Man to Man - prostate cancer
• Bereavement

Rehabilitative Services

• Lymphedema program
• Enterostomal Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Physical Therapy

Screenings

Throughout the year, PMMC offers community screenings for breast, skin, prostate and colorectal cancers.

Co-Medical Director, Medical Oncology	Wei Song, MD	610-327-7555
Co-Medical Director, Medical Oncology	Ronald Swaab, MD	610-327-7555
Medical Director, Family Risk Assessment	Jeffrey Stevens, D.O.	610-327-7555
Program Director	Peggy Neese, RN, BSN, OCN	610-327-7393
Clinical Research Coordinator	Dorothy Freeman, RN, OCN	610-327-7544
Breast Care Coordinator	Kathy McGonigal, RN, OCN	610-327-7719
Family Risk Assessment Coordinator	Linda Swayze, RN	610-970-3149
Referral Coordinator, Medical Oncology	Kathy White	610-327-7555
Radiation Oncology, Medical Director	Michael Lambo, M.D.	610-327-7301
Referral Coordinator, Radiation Oncology	Dawn Haman	610-327-7301