Many men with early stage prostate cancer can get this shorter treatment. The key is careful computer-based planning to limit radiation to other pelvic organs.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates:
Testing & Treatment available by appointment at all Urgent Care locations, including for college and travel requirements.
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Connecting me to new treatments
Our new scalp cooling system reduces hair loss during chemotherapy
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Connecting me to leading experts in breast care
Retired schoolteacher from Lowell benefits from the team approach at The Cancer Center
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A Full Circle Approach to Cancer Care
The Cancer Center approaches cancer care by treating the entire person, not just the disease. Learn about our multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
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Connecting me to my own team of cancer experts
We're not only home to leading cancer experts, we partner with world-renowned specialists from Boston-based hospitals.
Cancer Center
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- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Blood cancer (Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma)
Caring for cancer patients & families close to home
Here, you can feel confident you’re getting the best cancer care anywhere. We’re not only home to leading cancer experts, we partner with world-renowned specialists from Boston-based hospitals. And with cutting edge technology for early detection and access to promising clinical trials, that’s Complete connected cancer care. Learn more
Cancer Clinical Trials
As part of our commitment to Complete connected care, we give you the opportunity to participate in pioneering clinical trials. It’s a way to access cutting edge new treatments that could potentially change your life. Learn more
Cancer Patient Stories
Jennifer O’Loughlin of Tewksbury was not prepared for the devastating news following a colonoscopy.
Aggressive Tumor Found with Colonoscopy
Jennifer from Tewksbury
Local woman is grateful her breast cancer was revealed at a very early and curable stage.
Risk Assessment Program Detects Breast Cancer
Anne-Marie from Lowell
A Breast Health Navigator walks patients through the entire process, from interpretation of test results to scheduling of tests and treatment.
Cutting-Edge Care Comes with Compassion
Joyce from Pepperell
The team approach from many different specialties – radiology, oncology, surgery, radiation, pathology, and more – gave Joellen great comfort.
Grandmother Benefits from Team Approach
Joellen from Lowell
Hypofractioned Radiation to Treat Prostate Cancer Jock from Hollis, NH
Aggressive Tumor Found with Colonoscopy Jennifer from Tewksbury
Risk Assessment Program Detects Breast Cancer Anne-Marie from Lowell
Cutting-Edge Care Comes with Compassion Joyce from Pepperell
Grandmother Benefits from Team Approach Joellen from Lowell
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