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100 Years of Caring

Spotlight on Cancer Care at CalvertHealth

Cancer care at CalvertHealth continues breast and thoracic – and general tumor conferences
to evolve and change every day – from the where all different types of cancers are discussed. These
meetings bring together all the specialists involved in
addition of cutting-edge technology and the care of a patient- medical oncologists, radiation
multidisciplinary teams focused on specific oncologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, urologists,

tumor sites to the latest in genetic testing pathologists, radiologists, genetic counselors and more
to discuss specific cases of recently diagnosed cancers.
and immunotherapy. This is the team that delivers care to the patient.
They share their expertise from years in their related
“Cancer research discoveries are forthcoming at a field, and together, discuss the best options for each
rapid pace,” said Board-Certified Medical Oncologist individual patient. And, because they are a team, the
and CalvertHealth Cancer Committee Chairman Dr. patient doesn’t have to start at the beginning for every
Kenneth Abbott. “New and specific ways of targeting new doctor or specialist they see. Their ‘team’ of cancer
the vulnerabilities of cancer cells produce, in many care specialists is already familiar with their individual
cases, more favorable outcomes with fewer problems. As situation and can hit the ground running.
a result, our community has access to this revolution in
cancer care.” Providing State-of-the-Art Technology
In 2001, there was only one medical oncologist in Diagnostic imaging is a critical component of cancer
Calvert County. Today, CalvertHealth Medical Center care. When cancer is found at its earliest stages, it
has developed an Oncology Service line, marshaling is typically easier to treat. Since its opening in 2000,
the health system’s resources into a single team that American Radiology Services | Calvert Medical
includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social Imaging Center (CMIC) has been at the forefront of
workers, dietitians, palliative care professionals, technological advancements in imaging. The first
genetic counselors, community outreach workers, and in Southern Maryland to offer 3D mammography,
partners from tertiary hospitals. This multidisciplinary CMIC is a designated “Breast Imaging Center of
approach ensures that patients have the benefit of a Excellence” by the American College of Radiology.
comprehensive team of experts working on their behalf. This accreditation is the gold standard for excellence
Multidisciplinary Expertise Benefits and is only given to facilities with proven best practice
standards in image quality, personnel qualifications,
Patient Care facility equipment, quality control procedures

CalvertHealth Medical Center hosts treatment planning and quality assurance programs. Additionally, all
meetings called tumor conferences on a weekly basis. screening mammograms are read by specialized
There are conferences for specific cancer types – like breast imagers, who exclusively read breast images.

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