Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care
History of Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care
Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is a collaboration between the Valley Health System and the Mount Sinai Medical Center. This cancer center aims to expand high-quality cancer treatment options in northern New Jersey. Partnering with Mount Sinai also helps more patients access its nationally recognized oncology programs.
The cancer center primarily operates at the Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion in Paramus, New Jersey. Doctors from Valley Health and Mount Sinai work together to plan treatment, run tumor boards and provide clinical trials.
This Valley-Mount Sinai center combines multidisciplinary care with research and support services. Patients in New Jersey can access advanced treatments locally, while benefiting from Mount Sinai’s resources.
Mesothelioma Care at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care
The Valley-Mount Sinai center treats many types of cancer, including pleural mesothelioma. Patients work with a team of specialists who develop personalized mesothelioma treatment plans.
Valley-Mount Sinai care teams may involve medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons and other cancer doctors. Support staff help patients navigate the comprehensive medical resources here. This helps ensure a custom, thorough treatment plan is developed for each case.
Depending on the type and stage of mesothelioma, common treatments include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery. Through the Valley-Mount Sinai partnership, patients may also join promising clinical trials for emerging therapies.
Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care Specializations
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical trials for emerging cancer therapies
- Diagnostic imaging and testing
- Immunotherapy
- Palliative care
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery, including robotic methods
Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care Accreditations
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) Accreditation
- Commission on Cancer (COC) Accreditation
Patient and Family Services at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care
Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care integrates supportive services into its cancer treatment. These resources help patients manage the physical, emotional and practical challenges of cancer. Valley-Mount Sinai has nurse navigators to ensure patients know what services are available and how to access them.
Support services at Valley-Mount Sinai include:
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic Care
- Exercise and Fitness Program
- Financial Assistance
- Integrative Medicine
- Massage Therapy
- Nutrition Counseling
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Social Workers
- Spiritual Care
