Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center
30 Shelburne Road
Stamford, CT 06904
(203) 276-7199
The Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital provides multidisciplinary, comprehensive cancer care.
» Medical Oncology
» Oncology Nursing
» Radiation Oncology
» Cancer Surgery
» Breast Cancer
» Gynecological Cancer
» Lung Cancer
» Prostate Cancer
» Inpatient Services
» Cancer Genetics
Medical Oncology
Each of the nine medical oncologists in the Hematology Oncology, PC practice at the Bennett Cancer Center has extensive training, experience and advanced certifications in Hematology (blood), Oncology (cancer) and Internal Medicine. In addition, they hold certifications as Fellows in the American Academy of Physicians (F.A.C.P.) and as Diplomats in the American Board of Internal Medicine (D.A.B.I.M.), and are all on the faculty of Columbia University.
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, antibiotic therapy and peripheral stem-cell transplants are administered in the outpatient setting. Patients receive these treatments in private suites decorated to make patients feel like they are more at home than in an institutional setting. There is also a group treatment room where individuals can receive their treatment in the company of others. The oncology clinical research office is located within Hematology Oncology, P.C. This proximity allows the oncologists an environment for greater awareness of current research, as well as providing patients the most current, cutting-edge treatment options. A team of volunteers provides conversation, snacks or just a warm smile to help our patients feel more at ease during their visits.
For more information about Hematology Oncology, P.C., please call 203-325-2695.
Oncology Nursing
Nurse practitioners work in close collaboration with our doctors and assume a wide range of roles. They specialize in symptom management and pain management. The nursing team also consists of oncology nurses with advanced training and certification in chemotherapy and oncology nursing. In addition to administering chemotherapy, our nurses are knowledgeable about symptom management and ways to minimize potential side effects of therapy.
For additional information about Hematology Oncology, PC, call 203-325-2695.
Radiation Oncology
Our two radiation oncologists are board-certified in radiation oncology and are also on the faculty of Columbia University. The Radiation Oncology Department is equipped with state-of-the-art simulator and linear accelerator machines, including dynamic multileaf collimation for the delivery of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Conventional and three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy treatments are also administered as appropriate. Brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation) is available for prostate cancer and cervical cancer.
| The Bennett Cancer Center is the only area hospital to receive accreditation by the American College of Surgeons as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program. |
The multidisciplinary team includes radiation therapists, physicists and a medical dosimetrist. Patients benefit from an approach that combines a high level of technical expertise with care that is tailored to individual needs at each step, from the initial consultation through the treatment planning process and treatment delivery in a caring and supportive setting.
For additional information about Radiation Oncology at the Bennett Cancer Center, please call 203-276-7886.
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Cancer Surgery
Surgery is important in the diagnosis and treatment of many cancer patients. The Department of Surgery at Stamford Hospital works closely with the physicians at the Bennett Cancer Center in coordinating and delivering excellent and compassionate care.
| Our surgeons are highly trained and committed to the care of patients diagnosed with cancer. |
As part of their ongoing commitment to providing top-level care, surgeons participate in biweekly conferences to help coordinate the care and treatment of their patients. These broad-spectrum conferences encompass tumor, breast, urology and gynecological issues. In addition, the specialized support staff includes experienced operating room, post-anesthesia care unit and floor nursing staffs, a dedicated pain-nurse specialist, a breast cancer coordinator, a lung cancer program coordinator and a genetics counselor.
Breast Cancer
| We treat the entire individual, taking care to look at what is important in his or her life. |
Our medical and radiation oncologists work closely with the surgeons and radiologists at the Women's Breast Center to provide state-of-the-art treatment for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bimonthly multidisciplinary conferences are held to discuss individual treatment options in a prospective fashion, providing patients with the consultative services of numerous experts.
Gynecological Cancer
Stamford Hospital is the only community hospital in the greater Fairfield County area with a gynecologic oncologist - a specialist in treating women's reproductive cancers - on staff. For more information regarding the Gynecological Oncology Department at Stamford Hospital, please call 203-276-7292.
Lung Cancer
Our Lung Cancer Program provides a multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with thoracic malignancies. Patients diagnosed with lung cancer often require a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Multidisciplinary conferences are held bimonthly to discuss treatment options. Led by a team of physicians, a dedicated oncology nurse coordinates this program. For more information call 203-276-CARE (2273).
Prostate Cancer
Men diagnosed with prostate cancer often have to choose between a number of treatment options. Our physicians are available to explain the appropriate choices and help to guide patients in making the best decision for them, their disease and their lifestyle. Multidisciplinary conferences are held monthly to discuss the optimal treatment for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Inpatient Services
The Oncology Unit at Stamford Hospital, Main 3 North, consists of a team of caring and dedicated professionals with a high level of expertise in the care of oncology patients. Our nurses are educated specifically in oncology nursing and are certified in the administration of chemotherapy. An oncology nurse practitioner is on staff for the unit.
The concern and care for the patient with cancer are evident in the day-to-day operations on the unit. Staff members on Main 3 North have frequently been recognized by a high level of patient satisfaction; and patients and families often express their gratitude and appreciation for the care they or their loved ones have received while in the Oncology Unit.
| Patients and their families often develop relationships with the staff as they help them through their cancer journey. |
Patients who require stem-cell reinfusion as part of their treatment for cancer are cared for in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. This specialized type of care consists of intensive bedside nursing by specially trained nurses. In addition, the Oncology Unit maintains close relationships with the Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice, and other community organizations to provide support to patients after discharge. A collegial working relationship exists between the physicians and staff at the Bennett Cancer Center, which helps to promote and ensure seamless and comprehensive cancer care.
Cancer Genetics
Our Cancer Genetics Program is staffed with a full-time genetics counselor and dedicated physicians. This service is available for people who have a family history, or believe they have a family history, that predisposes them to developing cancer. Several types of hereditary cancer syndromes have been identified, including breast, ovarian, uterine, colon, prostate, melanoma and some endocrine cancers. Together, the genetics counselor and medical oncologist evaluate a person's risks and develop a plan of cancer surveillance and prevention strategies based on this genetic and medical information.
Overall, the Cancer Genetics Program emphasizes early detection and identifies individuals whose family history puts them at greater risk for cancer.
Our High Risk Breast Cancer Prevention Program brings together expert physicians focused on research and screening of women at especially high risk, and the technology to identify abnormal cells still in the precancerous stages.
The Cancer Genetics Program is currently developing the first high-risk colorectal cancer registry in Connecticut. The registry will collect data from individuals with a high risk of developing colorectal cancer and other related cancers, which will be used to provide the relevant screening, education, genetic counseling and appropriate genetic testing for individuals and their families.
For more information about the Cancer Genetics Program, please call 203-276-7693.