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Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River, New Jersey 08755
732-818-3882
J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center is a Fox Chase Cancer Center Partner that serves the Ocean County, New Jersey region. The Cancer Center provides patients with today's most advanced diagnostic and treatment methods available, while addressing their emotional and psychological needs as well.
Community Regional Cancer Center offers patients access to the latest equipment and technology, providing a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for all stages and sites of cancer.
Patient care is managed by a multispecialty team of cancer experts, including medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, specially-trained oncology nurses and nurse practitioners, social workers, nutritionists and pathologists.
Through its partnership with Fox Chase, Community Regional Cancer Center has access to clinical research, treatment and prevention studies. These clinical trials, or protocols, are available to patients in the local community.
Specialized programming and support services include:
- Breast Care Program
- hospice care
- pain management
- social services
- support groups
- pastoral counseling
- home care
- rehabilitation
Staff in both the inpatient and outpatient treatment areas address the needs of cancer patients while maintaining a family-oriented environment. They encourage interaction among patients, families and caregivers.
The importance of education as a means of prevention can be seen in the regular conferences, lectures and seminars that the Cancer Center continually provides to educate patients, their families and the cancer-care team.