Resources
Cancer Center brochure
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When you have a suspicious breast screening
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Palliative Care
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Preparing for the
death of a loved one
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VIDEOS
Helping Cancer Patients During the Holidays.
Michael Driscoll of Sterling credits the Backus Cancer Center with saving his life. Watch a video that tells his story.
Coping with Cancer Fatigue
Digital mammography and MRI
Robotic Prostate Surgery
Digital Mammography
ANNUAL REPORTS
Outstanding Achievement Award
Backus Hospital's Cancer Center has received the Commission on Cancer's Outstanding Achievement Award, placing it among an elite group of cancer centers nationwide.
Cancer Services Departments
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Inpatient Oncology/Medical-Surgical Unit:
Location: 2nd Floor of A building
Hours of Operation: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
The inpatient oncology/medical-surgical unit is a 20-bed facility (including 12 private rooms) that offers a full range of services for cancer patients including complex chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, palliative and hospice care, pain and symptom management, and neurology/neurosurgery.
Outpatient Ambulatory Medical Care
Location: Entry level of hospital
Hours of Operation: Mon - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with extended hours to accommodate patient needs.
Backus Hospital's Outpatient Ambulatory Medical Care provides an array of intravenous and intramuscular therapy, including blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and antibiotic therapy, as well as minor surgical and medical procedures. The Ambulatory Medical Care nurses also provide assistance with the pain management clinic.
Dr. Sultan Ahamed Radiation Therapy Center
Location: First floor of Medical Office Building
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with extended hours to accommodate patient needs
The new medical office building on the Backus Hospital campus houses the Dr. Sultan Ahamed Radiation Therapy Center. The radiation department offers the latest technology, equipment, and protocol treatments in radiation therapy for patients of all age groups suffering from a variety of cancer diseases. This includes consultation, external dual energy beam radiation therapy, X-ray, treatment planning, symptom management, and follow-up care.
Backus Hospital is working in collaboration with an onsite staff from Yale-New Haven Hospital to provide the most comprehensive care for our cancer patients.
American Cancer Society Resource Center
Location: First floor of Medical Office Building in the Lobby of the Dr. Sultan Ahamed Radiation Therapy Department
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Resource Center provides a variety of information for cancer patients and their families. Resources include books, pamphlets, videos and a computer center that accesses ACS education information on types of cancers and treatment options. The Resource Center is staffed by volunteers from the ACS. You'll find the volunteers very supportive and always willing to assist you.
Cancer Registry
The Cancer Registry Department collects data on all cancer cases and registers the data and statistics with the National Center Data Bank. The collection of this information is confidential. The data assists a national effort to improve treatment and survival in patients.
Clinical Trials
Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology Associates (ECHO) offers patients the possibility to participate in clinical trials. For more information visit www.echoassociates.org.