Center for Cancer Care

Treatment Specialties

• Breast

  The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer our patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services. The Center features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites, two breast ultrasound suites, and an advanced system to perform stereotactic biopsy.

• Breast Reconstruction Surgery

  Surgical Options Sometimes, surgery is needed to remove all or part of the lump so that it can be checked for cancer cells. Surgical biopsies are usually done in an outpatient clinic, so you don’t have to stay overnight. For these biopsies you are given local anesthesia (you are awake, but drugs are used to make your breast numb). You. Find out more here.

• Cancer (Oncology) Rehabilitation

  The Highest Level of Survivorship Services In recent years, there has been much talk about creating survivorship as a distinct phase of cancer care and providing each patient with a survivorship care plan. At The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, we are committed to offering the best available survivorship services. This is why we have implemented Oncology Rehabilitation. Find out more here.

• Chemotherapy

  The what, why and how of Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy (also called chemo) is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which grow and divide quickly. Depending on your type of cancer and how advanced it is, chemotherapy can: Cure cancer—when chemotherapy destroys cancer cells to. Find out more here.

• Genetic Counseling & Testing

    Using personal and family history to assess risk. Cancer genetic counseling is the process of collecting your detailed personal and family history, assessing your personal risk, and discussing your genetic testing options. Genetic tests are tests on blood and other tissue used to identify genetic disorders. Genetic counseling and testing services are offered to individuals and families as part. Find out more here.

• Hormonal Therapy

  Is hormone therapy right for me? If a breast cancer is “hormone receptor positive,” then the patient is a candidate for hormonal therapy. How does hormonal therapy work? This consists of taking an “anti-hormone” pill (Tamoxifen, Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin) on a a daily basis for approximately five years after surgery to reduce the likelihood of the same type of. Find out more here.

• Radiation Therapy

  Slowing the growth and stopping the spread of cancer cells. Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is a treatment for cancer that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading. Low doses of radiation are used in common activities such as X-rays of your teeth or bones, yet when given in high doses, radiation kills. Find out more here.

• Prostate

  Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father or brother) diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65, should be screened at age 45. Men at a very high risk (multiple family members diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 65 years) should. Find out more here.

• Lung

  If you (or a loved one) are between the ages of 55 and 77 and have ever been a heavy smoker, the risk of developing lung cancer should not be ignored. Griffin Hospital offers a low-dose CT lung cancer screening to those who qualify based on age and smoking history. The screening can help detect lung cancer early, which can. Find out more here.

• Colorectal

  Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly-diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death – colon cancer. Colorectal cancer affects men and women equally, and people of all races and nationalities, and the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer is about one in 20. With early screening and testing, colon cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable.

• Head and Neck

  Most oral cancers arise on the lips, tongue or the floor of the mouth. They also may occur inside the cheeks, on the gums or on the roof of the mouth. Oropharyngeal cancers related to HPV are often found in the tonsil or base of tongue. Other head and neck cancers arise from the voice box or throat, or from. Find out more here.

• Lung Cancer Screening (Low Dose CT)

  Low-Dose CT Scans Find Lung Cancer Earlier A Simple Test – Covered By Insurance – That Can Save Your Life. If you (or a loved one) are between the ages of 50 and 80 and have ever been a heavy smoker, the risk of developing lung cancer should not be ignored. Griffin Hospital offers a low-dose CT lung cancer screening. Find out more here.

• Dietary & Nutrition Services

  Griffin Hospital’s Registered Dietitians provide one-on-one nutrition counseling sessions for a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to: Diabetes; heart disease; celiac disease; food allergies; and pre-and post-bariatric surgery or individuals just simply looking to improve their health and eat better. The initial appointment is an hour session and follow-ups are a half hour.  During the appointment, the. Find out more here.

• Radiation Oncology

  Comprehensive. Comforting. Close to home. Our team of doctors and physicists develop plans for individualized treatment by using a spectrum of leading technology and advanced radiotherapy techniques, resulting in better outcomes and less side effects. In partnership with Yale Medicine, our medical staff comprehensively evaluate and treat patients in need of any form of radiation therapy. We have extensive expereince. Find out more here.

• Medical Oncology

  The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is home to the renowned physicians of Smilow Cancer Hospital, New England’s largest medical oncology group. Through regular participation in clinical trials, the physicians of Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center are able to providing access to new and emerging treatments not widely available elsewhere. Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center is a dynamic, forward-looking organization. Find out more here.

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery

  Stereotactic radiosurgery isn’t actually surgery at all, but a noninvasive radiation therapy that treats cancerous and noncancerous tumors. The advanced technologies in the system allow our skilled team to target a precise beam of high-dose radiation at a tumor, while limiting exposure to healthy cells surrounding the tumor. With stereotactic radiosurgery, we can treat a variety of conditions throughout the. Find out more here.

• Cancer Care

  Take comfort. Griffin Hospital offers comprehensive cancer care, close to home. Imagine not having to leave your community for access to the latest cancer treatment protocols, clinical trials, or even Smilow Cancer Hospital physicians.  Take comfort in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. Our highly-trained Griffin Hospital surgeons and staff, along with medical and radiation oncologists from Smilow Cancer Hospital, combine. Find out more here.

• Prostate Cancer Care

  Contact us at 203-732-1280 for Exceptional, Patient-Centered Prostate Cancer Care The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital specializes in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer with state of the art biopsy techniques and sophisticated high level treatments including Prostate Radiosurgery.  We offer advanced treatment for all stages of prostate cancer in a tranquil, healing environment. In keeping with Griffin’s commitment to. Find out more here.

• Clinical Social Worker

  Cancer affects each person in a different way. Life experiences, personalities, and family situations are all different. The Center for Cancer Care is committed to taking care of the whole person – mind, body and spirit – and this person-centered approach can be felt throughout the center. Lindsay Vitale, LCSW, is the center’s oncology social worker. She is available to. Find out more here.

• Nutrition Coordinator

  Consultations are provided by our Clinical Nutrition Coordinator upon request. Make an Appointment or Learn More Contact Griffin Health Central Scheduling at 203-732-7101 to make an appointment.

• Same-Day Surgery Amenities

  Amenitities for health and wellness A number of complementary services and amenities are available to patients and visitors to aid in healing and relaxation. More about Planetree at Griffin Hospital Guided Imagery Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that focuses your attention on pleasant images to replace negative or stressful feelings and relax. Guided imagery may be directed by you. Find out more here.

• Outpatient Surgery Preparation

  Preparing for Surgery Once you have decided to have surgery, there are steps you can take to make sure everything goes smoothly. Knowing what to expect and being prepared helps to make the process easier for everyone involved. Insurance Prior to surgery, an insurance verification specialist from Griffin Hospital will contact you to confirm your personal information and verify your. Find out more here.

• Day of Surgery

  What to Expect at the Hospital When you arrive, you may report directly to the Same Day Surgery Department for your scheduled appointment. The department is located on the ground floor of the hospital. Before Surgery Upon arrival in the Same Day Surgery Department you will be greeted by a member of the Same Day Surgery staff who will take. Find out more here.

• Elekta Synergy Radiation Treatment System

  Video Image Placeholder   We know that the diagnosis of cancer may seem scary and that’s why The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is committed to providing the very best in oncology care. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital has the highest state-of-the-art Elekta Synergy radiation treatment system to help treat your cancer as aggressively as. Find out more here.