Title Cancer care - Brockton VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Description VA provides expert cancer diagnosis and care. We offer services to support you through treatment and beyond. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID cancer This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re diagnosed with cancer, our team will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan. We offer personal, compassionate and expert care, with services such as: Surgical removal of tumors and other cancerous tissue Immunotherapy, which helps your body’s natural defenses destroy cancer cells Chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to fight cancer Radiotherapy, which uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors Palliative care, to reduce pain and control other symptoms and side effects, like nausea Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center, patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA Boston HCS as well as many other regional VA facilities. On average, nearly 300 patients per month receive treatment -- most in an outpatient setting. To access care, ask your primary care team for a referral. Appointments Appointment intro text Customize text Appointment lead-in text Ask your primary care team for a referral. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? No Is online scheduling available for this service? No Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service Hours Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 800-865-3384 Extension number 44392 Label Hematology and Oncology Services
VHA health service name and description Description VA provides expert cancer diagnosis and care. We offer services to support you through treatment and beyond. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID cancer This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re diagnosed with cancer, our team will work with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers to develop a specialized treatment plan. We offer personal, compassionate and expert care, with services such as: Surgical removal of tumors and other cancerous tissue Immunotherapy, which helps your body’s natural defenses destroy cancer cells Chemotherapy, which uses powerful drugs to fight cancer Radiotherapy, which uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors Palliative care, to reduce pain and control other symptoms and side effects, like nausea Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center, patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA Boston HCS as well as many other regional VA facilities. On average, nearly 300 patients per month receive treatment -- most in an outpatient setting. To access care, ask your primary care team for a referral.