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Allegheny Health Network : Top-ranked cancer care for improving patient wellness

The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute offers integrated , innovative , and patient-centered care

At Allegheny Health Network ’ s Cancer Institute , patients receive the highest quality and safest oncology care through one of the most integrated and innovative cancer programs in the United States , providing both clinical excellence and a patient-focused approach to treating cancer .
Whether treatment requires surgery , radiation therapy , chemotherapy , biologic therapy , or immunotherapy , you will receive compassionate , individualized , and optimal care at all of our cancer clinics . Our focus is on you and your well-being .
We handle all aspects of your care , so you don ’ t have to manage it on your own . We ensure that your treatment plan is well coordinated from your first visit throughout each stage of your care . Our staff coordinates all of the doctors involved in your case , schedules appointments that are convenient for you , and continually communicates with you about tests , treatments , and consultations .
“ Our patients have access to the best current standards of care as well as advancing standards of care being explored in clinical trials at Allegheny Health Network , and also at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center through our collaborative affiliation ,” said David Parda , MD , Professor and Chair of the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute .
Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute ’ s research initiatives are diverse and varied , but they all center around improving people ’ s health and saving lives . We currently have more than 200 clinical trials that ensure you have access to developing specialty care that has the potential to improve the outcome of your treatment .
With a team of highly experienced doctors from their specific cancer-related fields who collaborate and develop specialized treatment plans for each patient , we treat cancer from every possible angle in an environment where you feel supported , safe , and well-cared for .
Every day , our renowned oncologists from each cancer specialty — surgical , radiation , medical , and hematology — work together to save lives using the finest technology and most groundbreaking research to prevent , pinpoint , and eradicate cancer . The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute ’ s best practices and outcomes in various types of cancer consistently rank among the most successful cancer programs in the region and country .
We understand the difficulty of being diagnosed with cancer , and we know that treatments can sometimes be tiring and timeconsuming . So our goal is to make it as easy as possible on your body , your mind , and your schedule . That ’ s why we have set up a regional network of over 50 cancer clinics , including our seven hospitals and three health + wellness pavilions , throughout western Pennsylvania and stretching to eastern Ohio . This allows you to receive all forms of cancer treatment close to your home and in comfortable surroundings . Our doctors and staff will work relentlessly to eliminate your cancer , make sure treatments affect your daily routine as little as possible , and return you to a healthy life . We have done this successfully for thousands of patients over many decades .
“ We are very privileged to have such an outstanding group of clinicians , researchers , educators , and other staff at Allegheny Health Network ’ s Cancer Institute ,” said Cynthia Hundorfean , President and CEO of Allegheny Health Network .
To be referred to a specialist at Allegheny Health Network ’ s Cancer Institute , call 412 . DOCTORS ( 362.8677 ) or visit AHN . org .