Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Regional Medical Center Expands its Stem Cell Transplant & Cell Therapy Program, Draws Patients from Across the Northeast

Philadelphia (Press Release) - Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center proudly opened its new stem cell trans­plant center to patients with hema­to­logic malig­nan­cies today. The 17,000 square foot center in­cludes eight state-of-the-art inpatient rooms, along with a dedicated in­fu­sion suite and apheresis and stem cell collection unit.

Under the leadership of highly regarded hematologist-oncologists Dr. Pamela Crilley and Dr. David Topol­sky, the expanded Stem Cell Transplant and Cell Therapy Program will provide stem cell trans­plan­ta­tion ther­a­pies and other treat­ments for patients with hema­to­logic malig­nan­cies such as acute and chronic leukemias, myelo­dys­plastic syn­dromes (MDS), Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lym­phomas and multiple myeloma.

"Patients with complicated blood cancers require a whole-person ap­proach to treat­ment. Not only are they facing very aggressive treat­ments, but they may often spend quite some time in the hospital, leading to mental and emotional chal­lenges as well," said Chief of Medical Oncology Dr. Crilley. "Our new unit is not only a beautiful space with ad­vanced tech­nolo­gies, but it was built so that we can address every important need and concern that arises during our patients' time at the hospital."

When fighting hema­to­logic malig­nan­cies at CTCA, patients and their loved ones are surrounded by a Patient Empowered Care^® team that provides compassionate and unwavering sup­port, while focusing on what is most important: patients' re­cov­ery and quality of life. Each Patient Empowered Care team in­cludes a hema­tologist/BMT physician, dietitian, naturopathic on­col­ogy provider, nurse care man­ager and trans­plant coor­di­na­tor.

Treatments are com­bined with integrative ther­a­pies to help man­age patients' pain and keep them and their families strong throughout their journey. Mental, emotional and spiritual sup­port oppor­tu­ni­ties are also avail­able as well as guidance for stress man­agement and emotional coping skills. In addi­tion, because CTCA treats patients from across the country, the hospital is well situated to assist with travel and accom­mo­da­tion arrangements.

"By offering patients the most ad­vanced treat­ment options avail­able to care for their complex blood cancers, CTCA in Philadelphia continues to deliver on our promise to provide a center for heal­ing and hope to all those facing cancer and their loved ones," said Pres­i­dent and CEO of CTCA in Philadelphia John McNeil. "Our unique, integrated model of care allows us to treat patients in a personalized way. We are excited to extend this level of care to even more patients."

In addi­tion to the new stem cell unit, Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia has several addi­tion­al construction projects underway. Seven operating rooms and a new pharmacy, as well as addi­tions to the laboratory, chemo­ther­apy infusion unit and clinic will also be com­pleted later this year.

About Cancer Treatment Centers of America 

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc. (CTCA) is a na­tion­al network of hospitals focusing on complex and ad­vanced stage cancer. CTCA offers a com­pre­hensive, fully integrated ap­proach to cancer treat­ment and serves patients from all 50 states at facilities located in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tulsa. Known for delivering the Mother Standard of care and Patient Empowerment Medicine, CTCA provides patients with in­for­ma­tion about cancer and their treat­ment options so they can control their treat­ment de­ci­sions. For more in­for­ma­tion about CTCA, go to www.cancercenter.com.

Source: Cancer Treatment Centers of America.