ADVANCED CARE HUB NEWS FROM SKCC AT WASHINGTON TWP
SKCC Brings Clinical Trials into the South Jersey Community
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n the year since the new Medical Oncology and Oncology Infusion Center opened at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Washington Township, cancer care in South Jersey has been transformed. Through a teambased approach to care and innovation, patients are able to undergo cancer treatment closer to home.
Now, patients in New Jersey can participate in a cancer clinical trial without having to travel to Center City. More than 200 patients are currently participating in a clinical trial at SKCC Jefferson Health – Washington Township.
“By extending the option to participate in a clinical trial in New Jersey, SKCC brings the most comprehensive care directly to the community.” Washington Township is the first New Jersey location for SKCC, whose main site in Center City Philadelphia is hailed as Outstanding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and is ranked among the top 30 cancer centers in the nation. As an NCI-designated cancer center, SKCC has myriad clinical trials underway, offering patients early access to leading-edge treatment options.
Clinical trials bring new treatments to patients, thus improving outcomes, explained Ana María López, MD, MPH, Vice Chair of Medical Oncology and Chief of Cancer Services for SKCC Jefferson Health – New Jersey. By extending the option to participate in a clinical trial in New Jersey, SKCC brings the most comprehensive care directly to the community. Clinical trials may focus on treatment, prevention, screening, or supportive care for nearly every cancer type and stage. They are classified in phases; phase I determines dosing and safety, phase II focuses on efficacy, and phase III compares the standard of care with the investigational treatment. There are many cancer clinical
trials currently open in New Jersey, and availability will continue to expand on an ongoing basis. To learn more, talk to your health care team, who can identify any clinical trials you might be eligible for and help you make an informed decision about whether a clinical trial is right for you. To make an appointment at SKCC – Washington Township, call 856-557-7900.
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