Our board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncology nurses, support specialists and individual nurse navigator work together using a team approach in the fight against cancer. Many highly qualified and compassionate oncology nurses are active members of the cancer team, administering chemotherapy and supervising patient care.
We provide cancer care for the following diseases:
Blood and bone marrow cancers
Breast cancer
Cancers of the digestive system
Colorectal cancer
Genital and urinary cancers
Head and neck cancers
Kidney
Malignant tumors of bone, muscle, and tissue
Oral cancer
Prostate cancer
Respiratory cancer
Skin cancer, including melanoma and metastatic disease
Thyroid cancer
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital's cancer program provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical treatments. Our Radiation Oncology Center offers an easily accessible, modern treatment environment as part of our patient care. The Center is staffed by full-time radiation oncologists and supported by an expert staff.
Our Inpatient Supportive Care Program serves cancer patients who have a life expectancy of six months or less. The program provides much-needed emotional and family support and is well received by patients and their families. When appropriate, all unnecessary medical procedures are discontinued and arrangements are made to discharge patients to their homes or a hospice.
Clinical Trials
The MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital cancer program participates in a number of clinical trials on an on-going basis. These trials help to provide research and valuable information for future cancer treatment. Recent clinical trials at MedStar Good Samaritan cover the following areas of cancer treatment:
Breast
Colorectal
Lung
Prostate
Skin
Urology
Participating in a clinical trial is a personal choice that you have as a cancer patient. You can discuss your options in detail with your nurse navigator.
Accreditation
The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted its three-year Approval with Commendation to MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital's cancer program. The Approvals Program, a component of the Commission on Cancer (CoC) sets quality of care standards for cancer programs and reviews the programs to ensure they conform to those standards. Approval by CoC is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance.
Download a copy of our Annual Oncology Report: 201220112010
For a physician referral or for more information, please call 443-444-4100.
2012 Cancer Survivors Dinner
If caught early, doctors could have you back on your feet in just days. Watch a MedStar Good Samaritan doctor perform a laparoscopic procedure to treat kidney cancer.
