Excellence can be found at every level and every location of Regional Cancer Care Associates, and others are taking notice. The Washington Post in conjunction with the American Nurses Association recently named Heid Barber McDonald, RN, BSN, OCN, community hematology-oncology, as a Washington Post Star Nurse finalist. McDonald is a clinical chemotherapy infusion nurse for … Continued

In 2011, community-based cancer specialists were celebrating rapidly improving developments for their patients. But at the same time, the outlook for their practices was less than bright. This dichotomy was due to several reasons: Costly mandates associated with health care reform, a consolidation of practices on terms dictated by large organizations that undercut community-based oncologists’ … Continued

If you know someone who has undergone chemotherapy or have gone through it yourself, you’re likely already familiar with infusion therapy. This treatment modality entails administering medications through a patient’s veins, and in cases of cancer, the chosen drugs are designed to eliminate cancer cells. But did you know infusion therapy is also used to … Continued

RCCA’s 8th Annual Clinical Retreat was conducted virtually on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2020. Focused on the theme of “Success in Oncology Research,” the event featured highly interactive panel discussions with top clinical trialists from RCCA and other medical organizations and institutions, including Mayo Clinic, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Duke … Continued

Patient-satisfaction ratings from the Oncology Medical Home survey exceed state and national averages Hackensack, N.J. – February 08, 2021 – Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC, (RCCA), received high marks from patients with cancer in surveys conducted by the Community Oncology Alliance (COA), the national organization that advocates for community oncology providers and the patients they … Continued

    Enabling people with cancer to participate in clinical trials without having to travel to major academic medical centers is critical to achieving further gains against the deadly disease and to improving individual patients’ survival and quality of life. That was the message four oncologists delivered at a recent virtual Clinical Retreat for cancer … Continued

RCCA chief medical officer helps share latest advances, best practices and hope in the treatment of MBC   On Nov. 15, Iuliana Shapira, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) — a leading provider of individualized and highly compassionate care for cancer and blood disorders for nearly 40 years with more than 125 cancer … Continued

Fighting cancer can make tremendous demands on a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. While recent years have seen dramatic advances in physicians’ ability to treat the disease and manage treatment side effects, dealing with cancer nonetheless can at times be a grueling ordeal. So, too, in a different way, can running or walking 26.2 miles. … Continued

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks the immune system. Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are two well-known subtypes. Regional Cancer Care Associates, a network of cancer hospitals throughout Connecticut, Maryland, and New Jersey, explains the key differences between these two lymphoma types. What Is Lymphoma? Lymphoma starts in … Continued

Dr. Fredrick Smith of RCCA’s Chevy Chase, Maryland Division is the recipient of the LUNGevity 2020 Face of Hope Award. Dr. Smith received the award for his tireless work on behalf of people affected by lung cancer and the compassionate care he provides for his patients. In practice, he continues to pursue cutting-edge cancer care … Continued