Mercy Hospital Cancer Care, Portland, Maine
Mercy Hospital is part of Northern Light Health, a leader in healthcare excellence and Maine’s only integrated healthcare system. The organization provides care to Maine residents from all over the state and was established in 1918 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and the Sisters of Mercy.[2] The system combines medical, surgical, and outpatient services as well as specialty physician practices and community-based programs. Over the years the hospital has grown from its original 25 beds, adding wings and new campuses including the cancer care center, which serves over 500 cancer patients every year, including patients diagnosed with lung cancer and mesothelioma. In addition to its collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Center, the hospital encourages collaboration between specialists from its various hospitals.
In addition to innovative diagnostic capabilities and cutting-edge minimally invasive surgery, Mercy Hospital can offer its cancer patients access to wide-ranging support services, alternative and complementary medicine practitioners, and financial assistance.[1]
Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Care at the Mercy Hospital Cancer Care
Patients diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases, including lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma, have access to high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatments at Mercy Hospital Cancer Care. The facility’s specialists have significant expertise in the treatment of solid tumors and can offer a full spectrum of medical psychosocial, and supportive care.[1]
Treatment options available through Mercy Hospital Cancer Care include chemotherapy, biotherapy, molecular therapy, and immunotherapy. The facility also offers access to important clinical trials, palliative care, psychosocial and emotional support, and a survivorship clinic and resources.[1]
Notable Staff and Mesothelioma Specialists
Mercy Hospital Cancer Care boasts a multidisciplinary clinical team of medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, and palliative medicine professionals. The cancer center is a Dana-Farber Cancer Care Collaborative member, providing patients with virtual consults and second opinions as well as access to physicians in Boston for those who require specialized care. The physicians at Mercy Hospital also collaborate with oncology professionals from New England Cancer Specialists, the region’s largest medical oncology group.[1]
