Cancer Care


Southeastern Med offers a comprehensive cancer program unique for a community hospital. We offer all three forms of cancer care – surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy- right here close to home.

Through a relationship with Cambridge Regional Cancer Center we are able to bring to Guernsey County the same research trials for chemotherapy and other cancer-related medications traditionally offered in larger research medical facilities.

Our cancer program is approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, a national standard-setting organization in cancer. Only one of four hospitals that treat cancer has received this special accreditation. Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved cancer program ensures that you will receive:

  • Quality care close to home.
  • Comprehensive care offering a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment.
  • A multispecialty, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options available to cancer patients.
  • Access to cancer-related information, education, and support.
  • A cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results, and offers lifelong patient follow-up.
  • Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care.
  • Information about ongoing cancer clinical trials and new treatment options.

The goal of the Southeastern Med Cancer Program is to provide quality care for cancer patients and their families as well as decrease the morbidity and mortality of patients with cancer. Such a goal cannot be met by any one individual, but through the collective efforts of many. Those actively involved in helping our cancer patients, include physicians, nurses, social workers, hospital support staff, management, hospital volunteers, clergy and community support groups including the American Cancer Society, Guernsey County Cancer Society and Hospice of Guernsey. Through the combined work of these groups, the care and support of cancer patients and their families is improved.