St. Luke’s marks opening

St. Luke”™s-Cornwall Hospital opened the Cornwall Radiology Oncology Services (CROS) in early October.
CROS is located in the new $23 million Littman Cancer Center on the Cornwall campus.

Eugene Littman, for whom the center is named, was joined by several family members at the ceremony.

CROS brings advanced TomoTherapy cancer treatment technology to Orange County in partnership with SLCH and Cornwall Advanced Services L.L.C.

Dr. Michael Wesson, a radiation oncologist, is clinical adviser for Empowermed Inc., a project development firm specializing in radiation oncology.

“We”™re bringing the best of the best in cancer treatment close to home,” said SLCH President and CEO Allan E. Atzrott in welcoming guests to the official opening. “This extraordinary radiation oncology center marks the completion of the first phase of our commitment to bring cutting-edge cancer care to our community.”

TomoTherapy, considered a “quantum leap” in radiation treatment, targets the patient”™s tumor, while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.

 

Unlike traditional radiation therapy equipment, the system uses an on-board CT scanner, bringing clinicians heightened confidence that tumors will receive their intended dosage from one day to the next.

 

Treatments are painless. The new cancer procedure can mean improved outcomes and fewer side effects for patients.

“It”™s important to have the best technology ”“ but it”™s the people providing the care that make all the difference,” said Atzrott.

Also on hand were representatives from SLCH”™s clinical affiliate, The Mount Sinai Hospital, through which cancer patients will have access to expanded services and clinical trials.

With the first phase of the Littman Cancer Center ”“ Cornwall Radiation Oncology Services ”“ completed, work on remaining facilities and services will continue. The Center will include an expanded infusion/chemotherapy suite, physicians”™ offices and a patient and family education, support and meeting space called The Gathering Place.

Advocates known as patient navigators will help coordinate care and services for cancer patients and their families.