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 to form a care team that offers comprehensive cancer care at a whole new level. It’s a different kind of cancer care – one that unites science and sensitivity – all in a compassionate, beautiful healing environment that’s more comforting, and closer to home than ever before.
Cancer Prevention
Smoking Cessation
That’s it! Learn to quit.
Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Quarry Walk
Diagnostic Confidence. Patient Comfort. Located in Oxford, CT.
Griffin Imaging & Diagnostics Center at Ivy Brook
Diagnostic Confidence. Patient Comfort. Located in Shelton, CT.
Breast Imaging
Griffin Health 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.
Lung Cancer Screening | Low-Dose CT
If you are between the ages of 50 and 79 and have ever been a heavy smoker, the risk of developing lung cancer should not be ignored. This screening can help detect lung cancer early which can increase survival rates among smokers by as much as 20% and is now now covered by insurance.
The Digestive Disorders Center at Griffin Hospital
Treating a wide range of digestive problems from gas, heartburn and bowel discomfort to more severe diseases of the GI tract, including colon cancer.
Genetic Counseling & Testing
In genetic counseling, specially-trained professionals help people learn about genetic conditions, find out their chances of being affected by or having a child or other family member with a genetic condition, and make informed decisions about testing and treatment.
Cancer Treatment
Oncology Rehabilitation Services
Our Cancer Rehabilitation Program incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to meet the needs of individuals diagnosed with cancer and the needs of their family members and caregivers.
Radiofrequency Ablation
RFA is Cutting-Edge Treatment for Liver Tumors
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital
Comprehensive. Comforting. Close to home. Take comfort in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.
Medical Oncology
The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is home to the renowned physicians of Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center, New England’s largest medical oncology group.
Radiation Oncology
Griffin offers the most advanced technologies available in medicine today, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), together with the medical expertise of Yale Therapeutic Radiology, one of the largest and most well respected groups of radiation oncologists in the region.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
With stereotactic radiosurgery, we can treat a variety of conditions throughout the body, including inoperable tumors near the lungs, brain, and spine.
Cancer Support Services
Breast Cancer Support Group
No one has to face breast cancer alone. The Circle of Friends breast cancer support group is here to provide support through information, empowerment and peer support.
“Moving On” Fitness
Moving On Fitness helps breast cancer survivors move forward by staying fit and healthy.
HUGS (Help Unlimited Griffin Support)
HUGS (Help Unlimited Griffin Support) is a cancer and chronic disease management support group open to patients, and/or family and friends who are struggling with care management, survivorship, and related issues.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
The Prostate Support Group is here to provide support through information, empowerment, and peer support.
Caregivers Support Group
The Caregivers Support Group is here to provide assistance through information, empowerment, and peer support.
Hairs to You
Hairs to You is a private wig consultation and fitting program offered by The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital.
Little Wonders
Free tickets to local theaters, concerts and supporting events for our cancer patients who are in active treatment at the Center for Cancer Care and their loved ones.