[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/05\/cancer-care-close-to-home\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/05\/cancer-care-close-to-home\/","headline":"The Value of Cancer Care Close to Home","name":"The Value of Cancer Care Close to Home","description":"With more than 70 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center locations, you can get world-class cancer care close to your home.","datePublished":"2022-05-20","dateModified":"2024-07-12","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/hillman.upmc.com\/","name":"UPMC Hillman Cancer Center","url":"https:\/\/hillman.upmc.com\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc-hillman-cancer-center\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1021670950.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1021670950.jpg","height":867,"width":2000},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/05\/cancer-care-close-to-home\/","about":["Cancer Care","Health Topics A-Z"],"wordCount":749,"articleBody":"If you or a loved one has cancer, getting the best care possible is critical. And when you can get that care close to home, it’s even better.UPMC Hillman Cancer Center provides its world-class cancer services at more than 70 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and Ohio. That means you can get the care you need without having to travel too far.“If I’m a cancer patient, it’s a very big deal to be able to be tied into a first-rate academic center that specializes in world-class cancer care,” says Terry Evans, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, and medical director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Independence Health System in Greensburg.“To be able to offer this out in the community, without the patients and families having to actually drive into the city, is important.”UPMC Hillman Cancer Center ServicesUPMC Hillman provides a wide range of cancer services for patients and families, from diagnosis to treatment. Our experts treat all types of cancer.At UPMC Hillman, we provide access to the most advanced tools and techniques in cancer treatment. Smart technology allows us to detect cancer earlier and treat even the most difficult cancers.Those cutting-edge approaches are available throughout UPMC Hillman’s network at our community locations. The same care available in Pittsburgh is also available throughout our locations.For example, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Independence Health System in Greensburg offers common radiation therapy treatments like image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).Because all 70-plus community locations are connected to UPMC Hillman’s network, doctors can consult with specialists in Pittsburgh and elsewhere on complex cases.And, maybe most importantly, access to groundbreaking clinical trials is available throughout UPMC Hillman’s network. That allows patients at any UPMC Hillman location to have access to potentially revolutionary new cancer treatments.\u201cTaking the same clinical trial programs that are offered at the main campus at UPMC Hillman in Shadyside and allowing patients and families out in the community to participate is a big deal,” says Dr. Evans.Finally, UPMC Hillman offers many different support services for patients and families, including nutrition consultation, palliative care, mental health support, and more.The Value of Local Cancer CareWhen you have cancer, it can make things difficult for you and your loved ones \u2014 especially when you have frequent treatments. Many patients do not want to travel outside their community for regular care, particularly those facing radiation oncology treatment.UPMC Hillman tries to relieve some of your burden by offering our services at more than 70 locations throughout the community. This means many people don’t have to travel far from home to get their cancer care. Our cancer network is one of the largest community cancer networks in the United States.Many of our experts live and work in the communities they serve, a shared experience that can help them build a better relationship with patients.\u201cWhat’s different in the community is you know a lot of these people,” says Dr. Evans. “I’ve been out here for 30 years, so I see these people in church. I see them at (the gym). I see them on the golf course and in the supermarket. And so, they become more than just patients. There are people that you develop a lasting relationship with over the years.”Why Choose UPMC Hillman?The National Cancer Institute designates UPMC Hillman Cancer Center as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. That means we are a leader in both cancer research and clinical care. UPMC Hillman is the only Comprehensive Cancer Center in western Pennsylvania and one of only 57 in the United States.We offer the most advanced tools to diagnose and treat cancer. We lead and participate in clinical trials that look to find new approaches.As part of our mission, we put our patients first. We offer compassionate, individualized care to our patients and their loved ones. Each year, we care for more than 170,000 people \u2014 from all over the world. And with our 70-plus locations, you can find our world-class care close to your home.“You’ve got everything in this environment, all the way from the laboratory to the clinic,” says Dr. Evans. “You can’t put a price on that.”For more information about UPMC Hillman, or to find a location near you, visit us online.Editor's Note: This article was originally published on May 20, 2022, and was last reviewed on July 12, 2024."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2022","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"05","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/\/05\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"The Value of Cancer Care Close to Home","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/05\/cancer-care-close-to-home\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]