Cancer care in Manchester, New Hampshire
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, so we are by your side throughout your journey, with expert care and unwavering compassion.
At Catholic Medical Center, we understand how frightening it can be if you or someone you love has cancer. As a Commission on Cancer (CoC) accredited hospital, we use a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together a wide array of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists and other cancer specialists to create a personalized care plan.
Types of cancer we treat
Our surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and nurse navigators take a personal interest in your well-being. Cancer types we treat include:
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
Our oncology services
We are dedicated to providing care from diagnosis through recovery. Some of the cancer services we offer include:
- Diagnosis
- Hospice care
- Infusion therapy
- Medical and surgical interventions
- Pain management
- Support groups
- Wellness programs
Leading-edge cancer diagnostic services
The earlier your cancer is detected, the better. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services allow our physicians and surgeons to get the information they need to get you the care you need. We are a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center, using low-dose computed tomography (CT) to help detect lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable.
Surgical care
Should you require surgery, we have some of the most experienced surgeons in the area. We were also the first hospital in the region to use an advanced robotic surgical system, which has been used to successfully treat a variety of cancers.
Some of the potential benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgery include:
- Improved surgical outcomes
- Reduced blood loss
- Reduced pain after surgery
- Improved healing time
Interventional oncology
We are pleased to provide several innovative, minimally invasive, effective treatments for cancer that reduce pain and suffering while offering hope. Our radiology department’s interventional oncology program features several cutting-edge procedures. The following procedures represent a minimally invasive approach to cancer treatment:
- Microwave ablation
- Kyphoplasty
- Yttrium-90 for treatment of liver tumors
Infusion therapy
Infusion therapy is a critical component of cancer care, providing intravenous, injection or epidural medications when oral treatments are not sufficient. This therapy is often used for cancer treatment, managing dehydration and addressing gastrointestinal disorders. At our infusion suite, which is part of the Dartmouth Cancer Center, you can receive world-class care close to home. The center takes a holistic approach, offering yoga, mindfulness, nutrition classes and therapies like music, massage and art to treat not just the disease but also the body, mind and spirit.
Extensive support services
To help you on you recovery journey, the following support services are offered in the same convenient location:
- Care managers
- Chaplains
- Dieticians
- On-site clinical laboratory services
- Social workers
- Personal exercise program for you to maintain your strength through and beyond your journey with cancer
Accredited cancer program
Our cancer program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer for over forty years. Dartmouth Cancer Center Manchester has earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer.
Dedicated inpatient cancer care
If you need inpatient cancer treatment, you can stay at the Murphy Unit. The Murphy Unit provides medical and surgical care and focuses on most forms of cancer treatment, pain management and palliative care.
Access to clinical trials
Dartmouth Cancer Center Manchester is a research-based facility and offers access to the latest cancer treatments through various clinical trials.