The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons nationally accredits Saint Anne’s as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program. It is also accredited in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology and has earned the Women’s Choice Award® in 2016, 2017 and 2018 as one of America’s “Best Hospitals for Cancer Care.” These distinctions are awarded to facilities committed to providing the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Services include:
- Advanced external radiation therapy and brachytherapy, including:
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy
- High-dose rate, intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapies
- Outpatient chemotherapy clinic
- Specialized Senior Adult Oncology program, tailored specifically for older adults
- Access to select national clinical trials
- Comprehensive laboratory and pathology services
- Specialized nutrition, social work, spiritual care, medical interpreter and other support care
- Hospice care
- Community health screenings, prevention education and support groups
- CT, ultrasound and PET/CT, MRI, mobile MRI and mammogram
Inpatient Care
Saint Anne’s provides specialized care for cancer patients who require hospitalization, delivering holistic care that addresses a patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our St. Dominic unit's primary nursing model fosters the valuable relationship between nurse, patient, and patient’s family, creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere.
Our Locations Include:
- The Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, MA.
- Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Center-Dartmouth campus, Dartmouth, MA
Both centers provide comprehensive medical oncology/hematology, radiation oncology, and related professional and support services.
Our Team
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John Yang, MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology -
Nancy McKinney, MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology -
Bruno Pestana, MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology -
Peter Ward, MD
Senior Adult Oncology -
Elliott J. Anderson, MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology -
Philip Marjon, MD
Hematology, Medical Oncology -
Michele Albert, MD, FRCPC
Radiation Oncology -
Raymond L. Dugal, MD
Radiation Oncology -
Jacqueline E. Tan, MD
Radiation Oncology -
Jason H. Lee, MD
Radiation Oncology
Resources
Senior Adult Oncology Program Brochure
Older adults requiring cancer care often have needs unlike their younger counter-parts. Deciding on a plan of care involves input from the Senior Adult Oncology team, as well as the patient and, if desired, family members.
Breast Cancer Study
Read our 2015 annual cancer program report, including "Breast Cancer Incidence and Treatment for 2015: A Comparison of Saint Anne’s Hospital Patients vs. the National Average," by Nancy McKinney, MD, Medical Oncologist, Saint Anne's Hospital Regional Cancer Center
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