Oncology
The Cancer Program at Mount Nittany Medical Center provides comprehensive cancer care using the most innovative cancer therapies combined with compassionate, patient-centered care to treat every aspect of the disease.
Mount Nittany is dedicated to delivering the highest level of oncology services and cancer care to anyone in our community impacted by this disease through an integrated network of physicians, providers and partners.
Our Facility
Mount Nittany Medical Center is expanding to include a comprehensive cancer pavilion to better serve the needs of our oncology patients.
Due to open in late 2012, we're excited to bring amenities to this region to complement our already outstanding Cancer Program.
The Lance and Ellen Shaner Comprehensive Cancer Pavilion at Mount Nittany Medical Center will provide an environment of healing and care to patients with cancer.
Treatment
Our patients receive state-of-the-art treatment, using the most sophisticated diagnostic and radiation oncology systems in the field of cancer treatment today.
Physicians
Jeffrey P. Allerton, MD
Full profileJoseph A. Blansfield, MD
Full profileJerome Derdel, MD
Full profileJohn Ford, MD
Full profileVikas Ghai, MD
Full profileNilesh A. Patel, MD
Full profileKamal Sharma, DO
Full profileDavid W. Wolfe, MD
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thrive (\thriv\) to grow vigorously : FLOURISH to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances Being diagnosed with cancer isn’t just about treatment – it’s about being a survivor. And being a survivor isn’t just about getting by, it’s about thriving. June is National Cancer Survivors Month. One of our country’s most visible cancer survivors, Lance Armstrong, educates the public through the Lance Armstrong Foundation, that “…a survivor is anyone battling cancer. A survivor might be the person diagnosed, a spouse, a child, a friend or any caregiver. Survivorship begins at diagnosis, the moment your battle with cancer begins.” Whether you are a cancer survivor or know someone who is, now is the time...
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