NORTHAMPTON – After submitting 60 medical records for quality assurance review and undergoing an onsite interview, Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Radiation Oncology program has earned accreditation by the American College of Radiology, a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists and nuclear medicine and medical physicists

"Accreditation by the ACR demonstrates we are exceeding quality assurance protocols in our field," Craig Hansen, manager of Radiation Oncology, says.

When diagnosed with cancer, a patient may face many challenges that could impact them physically, emotionally, spiritually, and possibly, financially. At Cooley Dickinson's Cancer Care Program, our staff understand the stress that a cancer diagnosis can cause. We work with every patient and their family to provide these essential services. We care for the whole patient as a unique individual. The patient's journey is our journey.

Caring for the Whole Person

In the Cancer Care Program, professionals understand that a cancer diagnosis impacts people physically and emotionally and its effects go beyond the person with the diagnosis, challenging families as well as friends. Oncology social workers provide individual and family counseling in addition to other services which can help reduce stress for you and your family. Our team of professionals is expertly trained to assist and guide you and your loved ones through the complexities of life following a cancer diagnosis.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital and the Cancer Care Program offer comprehensive diagnostic and screening services for cancer.

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