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Lahey Cancer Institute
About the Lahey Cancer Institute
At the Lahey Cancer Institute, cancer therapies are designed using the most advanced treatments, cancer research, clinical trials and support resources. To provide the best patient experience and most effective treatments, we approach care with a highly specialized focus on cancer type.
Lahey Clinic is a teaching hospital of UMass Chan Medical School. Lahey physicians also hold teaching assignments at Tufts Medical School. Through Lahey Cancer Institute, we maintain our oncology education and training. We offer residency and fellowship programs for well over a hundred new physicians in multiple subspecialties.
Patients, clinicians, researchers and students all benefit from Lahey Cancer Institute’s collaboration with care centers and affiliates throughout the region.
Worldwide Reach
In addition to our New England programs, Lahey provides cancer support to residents of Bermuda. About 40% of all the cancer diagnoses in Bermuda are treated by Lahey.
We also offer cancer support programs in China and in St. Croix, Virgin Islands.
Our History
The Lahey Cancer Institute was formed to meet the varying needs of people with cancer by providing convenient, accessible care. We focus on clinical excellence, a personal touch and patient engagement in care planning, while also controlling costs.
Our goals when designing the Lahey Cancer Institute included:
- Implementing a cancer institute model throughout the existing and expanding Lahey system.
- Adopting a disease-specific multidisciplinary model of care.
- Clinically standardizing cancer care across all Lahey entities.
- Developing a cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
- Formalizing a network strategy and cancer research program.
Services
Our full range of medical and surgical oncology specialists at the Sophia Gordon Cancer Center include board-certified physicians in medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology who collaborate to bring personalized, compassionate care to patients.
Education and Training
Our experts are leaders in the field of oncology. We’re dedicated to the training and education of providers entering this important field of study.
Research & Clinical Trials
Research
Researchers and physicians lead efforts to enhance our diagnostic and treatment capabilities by discovering new therapies and developing useful protocols.
Clinical Trials
Through clinical trials, we explore new approaches to treatment, prevention, diagnosis, and quality-of-life enhancements to improve healthcare outcomes.
Divisions
Divisions under the Lahey Cancer Institute span a wide range of specialty areas. They provide clinical, research and education programs to support patients, researchers, faculty and students.
Cancer Care Team
Our full range of oncology specialists include board-certified physicians in hematology/oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and other specialty areas.
