The Harold
Leever Regional Cancer Center
1075 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT
06708
(203) 575-5555 |
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The Latest of everything to fight cancer,
all under one roof. |
The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center follows the latest protocols and uses the most advanced equipment for detection and treatment to fight cancer. With a combination of the most sophisticated technology and techniques available, along with a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of medical and social services, we provide an integrative team approach to cancer care. |
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| Overview |
A freestanding 40,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to outpatient cancer care, which is a joint venture partnership between Saint Mary's Hospital and Waterbury Hospital. The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is independently incorporated, and a not-for-profit entity that is governed by a Board of Directors. Two highly respected private medical oncology practices on-site. Three Board certified radiation oncologists on-site. The best, most advanced radiation treatment planning systems and treatment machines, including two Varian 2100Scx linear accelerators with 80 Multileaf Collimators, Phillips Wide-bore ACQSIM CT simulator, Varian Eclipse 3D Treatment Planning (3D CRT), PET/CT fixed scanner, IMPAC software information system, and Quality Control information management software. dynamic Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (dIMRT). Ask your physician if you are a candidate for dIMRT.
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| The mission of The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center is to create and foster a healing environment for the care of people with cancer and their loved ones, recognizing that the patient and family are the center of every interaction. |
| The Center shall provide access to the most advanced therapies for the person with cancer including access to clinical trials. The board and staff shall actively seek information about innovations in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, education, and support in planning future services for the Center. The Center shall also be a source of cancer-related information and services for the residents of greater Waterbury and the surrounding communities. |
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| The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, with its Board, staff and affiliated healthcare providers, delivers the most comprehensive cancer care using the most current knowledge, skill, technology and support services available to cancer centers. |
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| The practitioners associated with The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center share the following values: |
Mutual respect among providers, patients, families and caregivers. The rights of patients and loved ones to participate in treatment decisions. A respect for quality of life and wellness in all dimensions: physical, spiritual, emotional, and social. A belief in partnership and collaboration within the system of care. The empowerment of all.
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