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In March 2024, the Cancer Center at University of Maryland (UM) Capital Region Health opened its doors in Largo as part of the 100,000-square-foot Center for Advanced Medicine at UM Capital Region Health.

Through the center, University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is bringing a new integrated cancer care program to Prince George’s County.

“We recognize that in Prince George's County, four common cancers represent a heavy burden that affects the lives of our citizens. Our focus on breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer is our commitment to reverse the profound harm to health these diseases are associated with,” said Magesh Sundaram, MD, medical director and director of surgical oncology at the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health and associate professor of surgery at University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). “At the same time, we have the expertise to provide care for other common and rare cancers, including hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers, melanoma, sarcoma, and lymphoma.” 

One-Stop Shop for Comprehensive Cancer Care

At the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health, nearly all services and programs are housed in the Center for Advanced Medicine. Under one roof, patients can access a range of services, specialties and treatments, including:

  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical trials and research studies
  • Genetic testing
  • Medical oncology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Surgical oncology

When patients need to see more than one specialist, they can do so in one day and at one location without needing to visit multiple offices. Imaging and lab tests and cancer treatments can take place at the same location to minimize the cancer patient's travels. For each patient, a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to treating their cancer and restoring health is developed by the Cancer Center team to provide exceptional, tailored care.

The Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary clinic also brings together cardiologists, gastroenterologists, pulmonologists and other specialists in house or in the adjacent medical center. Full-service advanced imaging is available onsite for cancer diagnosis and monitoring.

Support Throughout Your Cancer Journey

The Cancer Center provides robust support services including: 

  • A nurse navigator who provides a concierge-like service to help answer questions, schedule appointments, and connect patients with services and resources
  • Mental health support
  • Nutritional services
  • Same-day appointments for cancer-related illness or side effects
  • Financial assistance for qualifying patients

“About 70% of all cancer care in America is provided at a community cancer center,” said Magesh Sundaram, MD, medical director and director of surgical oncology at the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health and Associate Professor of Surgery at UMSOM. “We now have a community cancer center to serve the needs of Prince George’s County bolstered by the strength, backing and expertise of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.”

Connected to UMMS, UMGCCC for Seamless Care

The partnership between the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health and the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) gives patients access to many cancer care options before they are widely available. Additionally, it helps providers keep up with the newest research so they can bring the highest level of expertise to personalized patient care.

Learn more about cancer care at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health.

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