Title

Cancer care - Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs 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
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VAMC system description of service

If you’re diagnosed with cancer, the skilled medical professionals on our cancer care team will focus on helping you improve your overall mind/body health and total well-being. Working with you, your primary care doctor, and other health care providers, we’ll develop a specialized treatment plan to offer personal, compassionate, and expert care. Our services include:

  • 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
Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
800-949-1001
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Building 2
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Eighth floor, Room 8A144
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
215-823-5800
Extension number
5999
Label
Cancer care