University of Maryland Medical System Opens New Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health
In March, the Cancer Center at University of Maryland (UM) Capital Region Health opened its doors in Largo, part of the new, 100,000-square-foot Center for Advanced Medicine at UM Capital Region Health. Through the center, University of Maryland Medical System 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 the University of Maryland School of Medicine. “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.”
A 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
Thanks to this setup, when patients need to meet with more than one specialist, they can do so on one day and in one location without needing to visit multiple offices. Imaging and lab tests and cancer treatments can be coordinated to take place at the same location, to minimize the cancer patient's travels. For each cancer patient, a personalized approach to treating their cancer and restoring health is developed by the Cancer Center team to provide a multidisciplinary consensus that provides exceptional care tailored to meet their specific needs.
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 services are available onsite for cancer diagnosis and monitoring.
Support throughout patients' 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 the University of Maryland School of Medicine. “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.”
Part of UMMS, connected to UMGCCC for seamless care
The partnership between the Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health and the University of Maryland 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.
