Cancer Care
Mercy Tyler and You...
Partners in Your Cancer Care
When it comes to fighting cancer, Mercy Tyler Hospital offers a range of diagnostic and treatment procedures within a comfortable, caring environment. Experienced hematologists and oncologists work with your physician to create a treatment program designed to meet each of our patient’s unique needs.
Mercy Cancer Center
As part of the Mercy Health System, Mercy Tyler offers nationally ranked cancer care that may include surgical, chemotherapy and radiation therapy options. The Mercy Cancer Center has been leading our region’s fight against cancer for nearly 50 years. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with cancer, you can trust the Mercy Cancer Center to provide the area’s best treatment. Remember, while cancer is a very serious disease, it can be treated, it can be controlled…and it can be defeated.
The Region’s Most Advanced Care
Since 1958, Mercy has been fighting cancer by partnering with outstanding doctors, staying abreast of clinical innovations and acquiring today’s latest technology. The Mercy Cancer Center, along with the expert physicians at the Radiation Medicine Association of Scranton (RAMAS), have teamed up to create NROC – Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers. This partnership allows us to provide cancer treatment that’s multi-disciplinary, clinically advanced and personalized.
Nationally Recognized By the American College of Surgeons
Since 1977, Mercy has received and maintained accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) Commission on Cancer, which is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients. This means our full scope of diagnoses, treatment, rehabilitation and patient support services have been reviewed and commended by the ACOS.
Outstanding Achievement Award
The Mercy Cancer Center has also received the Commission on Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award. This recognizes national cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. A cancer facility receives the award following an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor. Only 19 percent of cancer programs surveyed throughout the country – and only four hospitals in Pennsylvania – received this prestigious award in 2008.
Our Cancer-Fighting Teams
We draw from the talents of primary care physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiation oncologists, hematology oncologists, nurses, cancer registrars, community and professional educators, rehabilitation specialists, counselors, nutritionists, social services and others. The Mercy Cancer Center caregivers form specialized teams to provide you with individualized care. Each team member remains in constant contact with you communicating and discussing the details of your care and progress.
Advanced Cancer Treatment Options
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are medical options that may be part of your treatment plan. They are often used in combination – but remember – everyone’s care is different and unique.
Advanced Clinical Research
The Mercy Cancer Center is also part of an extensive national database that assists in identifying and treating specific kinds of cancer. With decades of clinical experience, Mercy is the only regional hospital accredited to participate in clinical trials that may offer new approaches to cancer treatment. Mercy Hospital and our partner physicians at NROC are accredited by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to offer these programs.
Accreditations
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- ACRO Practice Accreditation
- NROC sites are accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology
- Mercy Hospital and Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers accredited by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- American College of Surgeons
Mercy Cancer Access Numbers
Mercy Oncology Services
570-348-7673
Cancer Information Line
570-348-7940
800-491-4444
Facing Cancer Together
570-348-7099 (Cancer Support Group)
Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers (NROC)
Mercy Professional Building
570-348-7200
Meade Street Dunmore
570-504-7200
General NROC Information
888-808-NROC
In addition to diagnosing and treating patients with cancer, Mercy Tyler also serves patients with a variety of hematological (blood) disorders such as abnormal clotting, anemias and thalassemia. It also provides injection services for other conditions such as lupus and kidney disease.
The department handles over 2000 visits a year. Each staff member is on a rotating schedule that allows them to become acquainted with every patient and his or her personal treatment plan. This fosters a sense of comfort with our patients as they get to know each staff member.
Physician services for the department are provided by Hematology & Oncology Associates of N.E.P.A, based in Dunmore. Hematology and medical oncology disorders are treated in-house by Dr. Richard Emanuelson and Dr. Carl Barsigian. Radiation oncology patients are seen at Mercy Tyler by Dr. Madhava Baikadi, but radiation treatments are performed at the Dunmore facility.
Hours:Monday – Friday
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
After hours, patients may contact the Hematology & Oncology Associates of N.E.PA
office in Dunmore at 570-342-3675.