United Hospital Center's Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Cen

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The center provides the entire continuum of cancer related services from prevention/early detection screening and education to surgery, medical and radiation oncology, inpatient and outpatient therapies, home care and, when appropriate, hospice services. United Hospital Center's Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center sponsors support groups for patients and families in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. In addition, community-wide cancer screenings and education programs are held throughout the year. Along with standard cancer therapies provided throughout the U.S., the cancer center participates in clinical trials and is a member of the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) and National Surgical Breast & Bowel Project (NSABP), thus giving patients access to the latest in cancer treatment protocols and experimental chemotherapy not yet released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specialized radiation treatments using the most up-to-date IMRT techniques, breast brachytherapy and prostate implants are also available as part of the center's services. The United Hospital Center's Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center is recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Comprehensive Cancer Program.

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Bridgeport

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