Lancaster Cancer Center... About Us

Our Vision
The diagnosis of cancer is a challenge not only to the physical body, but also to the mind and spirit of patients and their loved ones. As a result, patients and family members need to receive not only the most comprehensive medical care, but emotional and spiritual support as well. In fact, treatment is greatly enhanced as the patient becomes an integral part of the healing process.

At Lancaster Cancer Center our vision is to provide meticulous, uncompromising, medical oncology care as well as integrative support services and educational programs to meet the needs of our patients. We commit to honor those we have the privilege of serving in both body and spirit. We at Lancaster Cancer Center are proud of our history of caring.

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Our phones are answered in the office each weekday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Please make all regular calls during these hours for prescriptions, questions, etc. If your call requires a physician, our staff will reach them and obtain the necessary information.

In the case of an emergency after hours, the answering service will know how to contact the “on-call” physician.

Our Location
Directions

From Route 30 take the Greenfield Rd. Exit
Go north on Greenfield Rd.
Turn right onto William Penn Way
Turn right onto Charter Lane
The Lancaster Cancer Center sign and office is on the left, in building 1858, Suite 202

Insurance and Billing
The Lancaster Cancer Center participates with most insurance plans, including a number of HMO programs. As a courtesy, we will be happy to file a claim with your insurance carrier provided we have the necessary information. Many insurance companies require a referral for your services; please ensure the referral has been obtained according to your insurance carrier's policies. Your insurance may also require a co-payment, which we do request at the time of service.

Helpful Websites

American Cancer Society: <http://www.cancer.org>
includes links to clnical trials and patient support groups

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: <http://www.cdc.gov>
The government's latest information on public health and communicable diseases is posted here.

Chamber of Commerce: <http://www.lancasterchamber.com>
The Lancaster Cancer Center is a proud member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Family Doctor: <http://www.familydoctor.org
Straightforward geenral information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Healthfinder: <http://www.healthfinder.gov>
A health library available in English and Spanish, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Mayo Clinic: <http://www.mayoclinic.com>
Offers online tools to help guide treatment decisions.

Medem: <http://www.medem.com>
A partnership among medical societies to foster doctor-patient communication.

Medline Plus: <http://medlineplus.gov>
The National Library of Medicine's comprehensive health-informational portal.

National Cancer Institute: <http://www.cancer.gov>
Provides clinical details about every type of cancer and the latest treatments.

WebMD: <http://www.webmd.com>
A forprofit news and information service with interactive activities.

There are a wide array of treatments available for fighting cancer. The following information and links are from the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) and offer patients a brief understanding of each type of treatment your doctor may prescribe.

Caring Bridge:
caringbridge.org: Site that helps patients and caregivers stay connected to friends and family. Basically it helps one create their own personal website.

The Family Caregiver
Thefamilycaregiver.org: Interesting articles and a petition to sign for approval of a family caregiver US postage stamp.

National Health
nccam.hih.gov/health/atoz.htm: national health topics guide including sprituality and health.

Spritual Health
spirituality-health.com/spirit: Exploration of mind/body connection.

Health.com
Health.com: Features more than 100 articles, videos and answers to health questions.

Medwatch
Fda.gov/medwatch: Report any negative side effects of prescriptiondrugs to the FDA.

American Insitute of Stress
Stress.org: The American Institue of Stress will give information and stress management techniques.

Remedy Life
RemedyLife.com/ouch: Information on types and causes and research addressing pain mangement.

General Information
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Virtual Hospital: A digital library of health information
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
AMA Health Information
Dr. Koop
WebMD -- Trustworthy, Credible, and Timely Health Information
www.Cancersource.com
Cancer Information and Cancer Prevention
Cancer Links
National Library of Medicine
Web Med
Mayo Clinic
Intelihealth
Medline Plus
Health Finder

Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment
Helping Yourself During Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy
Radiotherapy
Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment

Support for the Patient and Family
Welcome To Hospice of Lancaster County
ACOR: General Information and Support Groups On-line
AARP
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Lancaster County Caregivers Support Groups
Lancaster Meals on Wheels
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Mindful Yoga
Life Management Associates

Dietary Supplements
FDA/CFSAN - Tips For The Savvy Supplement User: Making Informed Decisions And Evaluating Information

Hematology
An Introduction to Hematology
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Center

Clinical Trials
National Cancer Institute -- Clinical Trials
Cancer Trials

Others of Interest
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Susan Love, MD
The Breast Clinic
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Ovarian Cancer Support
Lymphedema