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Cancer care touches almost every aspect of our patient services, from education and prevention, to detection and treatment. Check these pages for the latest information from our doctors and a host of other resources.

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Dr. Timothy Scherer, Chair, SNHMC Cancer Committee

What's New at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (last updated 4-08)

How do patients benefit from our relationship with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center?
What is the role of the new Cancer Care Coordinator at SNHMC (Southern New Hampshire Medical Center)?
The deNicola Breast Health Center recently earned a unique distinction. Please explain.
How do SNHMC quality initiatives, such as the e-QuIP Study and order sets, improve patient care?

Dr. Helen Corbett, Physician Liaison, SNHMC Cancer Committee

Breast Cancer Care (last updated 4-08)

How many women are diagnosed with breast cancer in NH and at SNHMC?

How can we reduce the risk of breast cancer?

How does the timeliness of care at SNHMC, from screening to biopsy, compare nationally?

Why is early diagnosis important?

What treatment options are available today?

What about second opinions?

What do we know about survivors?

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