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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, dosimetrists, physicists, registered dietitians, 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
• IMRT – Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
• IGRT
• CT/MRI/PET Fusion Treatment Planning
• Prostate Seed Implants
• Brachytherapy – Prostate Seed Program
• Cyberknife

Breast Care Services
Our Breast Health Coordinator assists each woman to ensure she receives 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
• Digital mammography
• Breast MRI
• Sentinel lymph node dissection
• Lymphedema services
• Breast IMRT

For further information about our Breast Care Services call our Breast Care Coordinator at 610- 327-7719

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, ovarian and colon 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.
For further information about our Family Risk Assessment program, call our FRAP coordinator at (610) 970-3149.

Diagnostic Imaging Services
We offer on site services for:

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

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

Social Work Services
Pottstown Memorial Regional Cancer Center recognizes the importance of supporting people who are affected by a cancer diagnosis.  Our oncology social worker is available to assist patients, family members and caregivers in coping with the emotional, psychological, and everyday challenges of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.  Our social worker can also direct patients and their caregivers to helpful resources in the community.

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
• Face in the Mirror

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:

• Reach to Recovery
• Breast Cancer
• Look Good, Feel Better – a free workshop that helps women manage changes in their appearance during chemotherapy & radiation therapy.
• 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.