Shore Medical Center is proud to announce that its Cancer Center, a member of the Penn Cancer Network, has been re-accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) with zero deficiencies. The CoC, a voluntary quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in Oncology Programs.
Are you undergoing cancer treatment, or are you a caregiver for someone faced with a cancer diagnosis? Or, have you completed treatment and are now struggling with its effects? If so, you are invited to attend a free 6-week workshop, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving, designed to help people affected by cancer manage their health and maintain an active and fulfilling life. Sessions will be held at Shore Cancer Center, located at the corner of 100 Medical Center Way and Shore Road in Somers Point. The program runs every Thursday from October 5 through November 9, 9:30 am to noon.
Thanks to the generous support and contributions of our community, Shore Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology team is now able to treat patients with the TrueBeam® system, one of the most advanced technologies in radiation therapy. TrueBeam is an advanced medical linear accelerator that uses photon or electron beams to target cancerous tumors precisely and accurately. It has built-in imaging capabilities to pinpoint the location of a tumor, guiding the system to deliver treatment accurately.
For consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s mission, vision and values, Oncology Pharmacist Tim Guse, PharmD, of Marlton, has been named Shore’s July 2023 Employee of the Month.
For cancer survivors, the challenges of treatment often extend beyond its completion. Many individuals face long-term complications from chemotherapy, radiation, or cancer-related surgery. Fortunately, Shore Cancer Center now offers an oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema management program that brings relief and improves the quality of life for survivors in the region, regardless of where they received their initial treatment.
Jeanmarie Mason arrived at Shore Cancer Center for her monthly injection recently, wearing a big smile and a bright blue t-shirt emblazoned on the front with "Metastatic Breast Cancer Warrior." Although the treatment is not pleasant, she was still happy to be there with some of her favorite people – including outpatient services representative Julie Roche, pictured above (left), and her oncologist Dr. Tiffany Pompa (right).
Cancer screenings look for cancer before symptoms appear and can help detect cancer at an early stage. When early-stage cancers are discovered, there are more treatment options available. Also, there is a better chance of removing the cancer before it spreads. Cancer screening could save your life.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men and women should receive cancer screenings as they age. Please consult with your healthcare provider about how to proceed with cancer screenings that are appropriate for you.
As Shore’s lead mammographer for the past six years, Marian Martello is beyond happy with her career. She has found a fulfilling field that lets her make a positive difference in the lives of patients every day.
While she loves the science behind mammography, for Martello, there are two other aspects of her work she loves the most – alleviating her patients’ fears, and seeing her breast cancer patients beat the disease.
In today’s world, it’s easy to wind up eating far more red or processed meat than we should. Whether it’s a daily bacon and egg sandwich at the drive-through, the pulled pork you make regularly on the backyard smoker, a charcuterie board packed with imported prosciutto, the convenience store beef jerky, or deli sandwiches in the children’s lunch boxes, processed and red meat is everywhere.
Relaxing in a comfortable chair and surrounded by a group of his new friends, Joseph A. Libby, Sr., felt like a king. Though their smiles were covered with surgical masks, the joy on their faces shone brightly in their eyes and facial expressions. It was as if everyone was sharing a special moment at a family reunion.
While it was not exactly a party, it was, in fact, a special occasion. Joe had just completed his second to last radiation treatment at Shore Cancer Center.
