Monmouth Medical Center Dedicates New Outpatient Infusion Services

Source: GMN News.com
The Leon Hess Cancer Center recently held a dedication ceremony for its new Outpatient Infusion Center, located on Highway 36 East in West Long Branch.
Staffed by chemotherapy-certified oncology registered nurses, the center provides a comfortable, convenient setting for outpatient chemotherapy and infusion services. Laboratory testing and other services are performed as patients rest in comfortable recliners and CBC tests are performed by the Monmouth Medical Center’s state-of-the-art laboratory.

A host of non-oncology services are also provided, including IV hydration, iron infusions, colony stimulating factors, lab services, blood draws and central line maintenance.

“Treating cancer through the use of chemicals, hormones or biological products is the focus of medical oncology,” says Seth Cohen, M.D., a medical oncologist and medical director of the Outpatient Infusion Center.“At the Leon Hess Cancer Center, these cancer-fighting medications and therapies are delivered by our team of medical oncologists during the complete course of treatment.We are committed to providing personalized and compassionate care in a comfortable and convenient environment.”
Dr. Cohen notes that the medical oncologists also direct patients through the pathways of the entire cancer experience, providing supportive care and coordinating treatment offered by other specialists as part of the Leon Hess Cancer Center’s interdisciplinary approach to cancer care.
“Our board-certified medical oncologists are experienced in every phase of cancer treatment management, including planning, coordination and collaboration,” he said.“They work closely with radiation oncologists and surgical oncologists to ensure patientsreceive the most effective treatment — whether it involves one or more cancer therapies, given simultaneously or concurrently.”
Dr. Cohen notes that the medical oncologists are supported by highly skilled nurses and other allied health professionals in both outpatient and inpatient settings to provide individualized care that meets the medical, physical and psychological needs of patients before, during and after treatment.
“At our Outpatient Infusion Center, we offer patients the convenience of a private pharmacist on site, patient navigator and social workers, as well as access to the latest clinical trials and personalized medicine that is based on genetic-based therapy that allows physicians to choose highly targeted treatment plans,” he said.
The Outpatient Infusion Center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.To learn more about the center or any of the services of the Leon Hess Cancer Center, call 732-923-6575.

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