The next great leap
for cancer research —
starts right here
The future of breakthrough cancer care — which could help someone you love —
is coming to Allegheny General Hospital.
You’ve seen the trucks and construction crews. They’re
working on the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer
Institute Academic Center — a brand new research facility —
taking shape on Pittsburgh’s North Side. WORLD-CLASS EXPERTISE
With this central hub for cancer care innovation —
in your community — AHN doctors will continue their
effort to fight cancer with: • Streamlined access to hundreds of active clinical trials
• Genetically targeted treatments to fight tumors • Second opinions and physician consultations
• Therapies to minimize side effects
• Research, clinical trials, and medical education
ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY
The new AHN Cancer Institute already treats patients with
cutting-edge technology. Soon we will add therapies unique
to western Pennsylvania. Care options may include:
• Pioneering therapy to shrink liver tumors
• Computer-guided radiation therapy for brain tumors
• State-of-the-art medical and radiation oncology programs
When cancer care is close to home, you can get the
treatment you need and get back to your life.
AHN Cancer Institute doctors work in collaboration with
world-renowned experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Patients benefit from:
• Immunotherapies, genomic testing, and targeted
biologic therapies
CONNECTING THE PAST AND FUTURE
When completed in 2019, you will see a four-story addition
to the hospital with light-filled rooms and a curving glass
front facing North Avenue. The large atrium will connect to
the existing historic South Tower and front rotunda entrance.
This academic cancer center will ensure that you have the
most advanced cancer care available, should you need it,
well into the future.