Chemotherapy & Medical Oncology

For many people, cancer treatment includes chemotherapy drugs and other substances that stop cancer cells from growing. At Trinity Health Of New England, you receive timely, personalized care in comfortable settings close to home. Some of our locations maintain national recognition for their commitment to delivering high quality care.

Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy: Why Choose Trinity Health Of New England?

Our team includes medical oncologists with experience treating all types of cancer. Some of our experts specialize in cancer affecting the breasts, brain, colon, blood, prostate and lungs. All of our providers stay up to date on the latest cancer treatment methods, so you receive the best possible care. 
Meet our cancer care team

Highlights of our medical oncology and chemotherapy program include:

• Timely care: Medical oncologists often see new patients within a few business days of their diagnosis. Between appointments, most patients have easy access to oncology certified nurses and other specialists. We coordinate additional services when necessary, including same-day appointments, to lower your risk of complications.
• Focus on safety: Our team includes oncology pharmacists who ensure you receive the correct chemotherapy drug and dose for your needs. Pharmacists also screen for potential interactions with drugs or supplements you are taking for other health issues. These extra steps keep your care moving forward.

Nationally Recognized Cancer Care Close to Home

Saint Francis Hospital maintains a Quality Oncology Practice Initiative® (QOPI) certification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Our highly skilled medical oncologists, pharmacists and nurses routinely follow care standards that help you achieve the best possible results. Providers from all of our locations stay informed on the latest care practices so you receive the most effective treatment.

Medical oncologists at Saint Francis Hospital work alongside experts from Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. Yale is among the nation’s leading cancer centers and home to nationally renowned doctors. Our partnership helps patients with complex cases receive specialized care without traveling.

Innovative Cancer Therapies

Our participation in cancer research and clinical trials gives you access the newest therapies before they are widely available.

Find out about cancer research and clinical trials

Our offerings include:

• Immunotherapy: We use the most innovative types of medications that stimulate your own immune cells to fight cancer.
• Targeted therapies: You receive drugs that target the unique mutations in different types of cancer, leading to more personalized care.

Expertise in Non-Cancerous Blood Conditions

We are among the few programs in Connecticut and western Massachusetts with hematologists specializing in non-cancerous blood disorders, including:

• Low or high white blood cell counts
• High red blood cell counts
• Low or high platelet counts
• Bleeding or clotting disorders
• Blood disorders affecting pregnant women

We perform comprehensive evaluations and deliver trusted care that helps more people achieve excellent results.

Find out about blood disorders.
 

Trinity Health Of New England Infusion Centers

We often deliver blood disorder treatments and chemotherapy in special clinics called infusion centers. Infusion is a method for delivering medications and fluids through a vein in your arm.

Our infusion centers are in locations throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts, making it easier to receive care close to home. Some centers have been recently renovated with heated treatment chairs and space for loved ones to stay with you. Find out more about our cancer care locations.

Patients in Waterbury receive infusion therapy at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center. 

Complete Care for Blood Disorders and Cancer

We develop a personalized care plan that combines the best available therapies with services to prevent and treat side effects.

Medical oncology and chemotherapy services we offer include:

• Blood disorder treatments: You receive IV supplements, proteins to control bleeding (clotting factors) or blood transfusions.
• Cancer rehabilitation: Cancer treatment can leave you feeling unusually tired or weak. We help you safely get moving so you feel more like yourself again.
  
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• Chemotherapy: We use the chemotherapy drugs that are most effective for the type of cancer you have and how severe it is.
• Medications for chemotherapy side effects: Medical oncologists prescribe a variety of medications and supplements to prevent and treat the unwanted side effects of treatment
• Other cancer treatments: Your care may also include cancer surgery or radiation therapy. Our team of experts comes together to determine the options that are best for your needs. Read more about
  
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• Supportive care: You have access to specialized therapies for relief from chemotherapy side effects. Our offerings include sophisticated techniques to manage pain, stress and fatigue. Read more about
  palliative and supportive care services.
   

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Services vary by cancer care location.