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THE NEED
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the newCancer Center will be located inMoorestown to ensure
our patients and families have access to a comprehensive suite of
services in one central, convenient, and state-of-the-art facility.
theywill have easy access to all of the cancer care now
available at VirtuaMemorial andmore
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input fromcancer survivors was integrated into the plans for the newCancer Center. the facility
was designedwith their needs inmind and includes details that will provide our patients with a
comfortable andwelcoming environment for privacy, support, counseling and care.
the open floor plan and clean design allow for an abundance of natural light and views of trees
and gardens surrounding the building. in each treatment area, patients will be able to control
their own environment with individual temperature and light controls.
virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly has been Burlington County’s dedicated inpatient
care facility for more than 135 years. today, the facility continues its long legacy of healing
families and providing top quality care; however, expansions and renovations to the aging
hospital have reached their limit, and our cancer patients need more resources than the
present facility can accommodate.
Minimally invasive technologies that expand treatment options will drive a dynamic shift in
care, making technology investments paramount. We also anticipate strong growth in
survivorship programs. virtua is committed to continuing to provide a full range of support
services to its patients before, during, and after their cancer treatments to assist them through
their journey and enhance their overall quality of life.
the demand for expanded treatment options, increased access to outpatient services, and
ample survivorship and palliative support make a comprehensive continuum of cancer care at
virtua critical for our community. the new Cancer Center will help us meet these
needs and much more.
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radiation therapy (two linear accelerator
treatment machines, high dose
brachytherapy suite, and a Ct simulator)
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Oncology support services, including
navigation and social work services
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Stereotactic radio Surgery (SrS), a
radiation technology that precisely targets
tumors, minimizes a patient ’s exposure to
radiation, and preserves tissue
surrounding the site of the tumor.
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a cancer boutique to help women going
through treatment look and feel their best
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Genetics high
risk program
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Clinical research
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LifeCare Clinic
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Cancer registry and cancer conferences
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Educational and support group space
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Pharmacy
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Lab
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infusion centers