Company Profile - Connecticut Onc & Hem

Overview

Cancer is not one disease, but many diseases that occur in different areas of the body. Each type of cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells. Under normal conditions, cell reproduction is carefully controlled by the body. However, these controls can malfunction, resulting in abnormal cell growth and the development of a lump, mass, or tumor. Some cancers involving the blood and blood-forming organs do not form tumors but circulate through other tissues where they grow.

A tumor may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Cells from cancerous tumors can spread throughout the body. This process, called metastasis, occurs when cancer cells break away from the original tumor and travel in the circulatory or lymphatic systems until they are lodged in a small capillary network in another area of the body. Common locations of metastasis are the bones, lungs, liver, and central nervous system.

The type of cancer refers to the organ or area of the body where the cancer first occurred. Cancer that has metastasized to other areas of the body is named for the part of the body where it originated. For example, if breast cancer has spread to the bones, it is called "metastatic breast cancer" not bone cancer.

News

Sutent® Improves Progression-free Survival over Interferon in Kidney Cancer
According to an article recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Sutent® (sunitinib malate) improves anticancer responses and progression-free survival over interferon in the treatment of metastatic kidney cancer.

The kidneys are each filled with tiny tubules that clean and filter the blood—the process that removes waste and makes urine. Renal cell cancer (RCC) is a malignancy involving these tubules of the kidney. Metastatic RCC refers to cancer that has spread from the kidney to distant sites in the body. Metastatic RCC was historically treated with interferon alfa, an agent that stimulates the immune system to help fight the cancer.

Researchers continue to evaluate novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of metastatic RCC. Targeted agents are becoming a strong focus for treatment of this disease.

Sutent is an oral targeted agent that works by inhibiting multiple biologic pathways involved in the growth, replication, and spread of cancer cells. Sutent deprives cancer cells of blood and nutrients needed for growth.

Researchers from several medical institutions recently conducted a clinical trial to further evaluate Sutent in the treatment of metastatic RCC. This trial included 750 patients with metastatic RCC who had not received prior therapies. Patients were treated with Sutent or interferon and were directly compared.

People

OUR PHYSICIANS

Highly trained and experienced physicians will provide your care. Your oncologist has extensive training in Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology. In addition these specialized skills, you and your family will benefit from your physician’s genuine compassion and understanding of your concerns.

OUR NURSES

Our highly skilled and caring oncology nurses provide both medication and compassion throughout every phase of your treatment. Please never hesitate to ask a question or express a concern. Our nurses want to know if something is causing you a problem or troubling you. They want to put their experience to work for your benefit.

LABORATORY STAFF

Testing is done in our laboratory utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Specially trained lab personnel perform the tests, and the results can be discussed with your physician during your visit.

RESEARCH

In addition to offering the most advanced treatments available anywhere, our Clinical Research department provides one-on-one consultation, clinical information, and support to our patients. Whenever you have questions regarding new treatments or clinical trials, our Research Department stands ready to help.

SHARON OFFICE

Some patients find our Sharon office more convenient for their treatment needs. This location provides the same exceptional standards of compassionate care and advanced treatments as our other offices.

PATIENT REPRESENTATIVES

We have insurance and reimbursement specialists on our staff that will consult with you regarding payment plans, reimbursement, or any other financial concerns that you may have.

SUPPORT STAFF

Just like Connecticut Oncology Hematology's physicians and nurses, our support staff is dedicated to your well-being. From our medical assistants who assist our physicians to our front desk staff who guide the appointments process, each staff member does his or her very best to make you feel comfortable and at ease.

Services

Bladder Cancer

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Colon Cancer

Esophageal Cancer

Gastric Cancer

Head & Neck Cancer

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Leukemia

Lung Cancer

Melanoma

Multiple Myeloma

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Ovarian Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Rectal Cancer

Renal Cancer

Uterine Cancer

Testicular Cancer

Contact

Torrington Office: 200 Kennedy Drive
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
Phone: (860) 482-5384
Sharon Office: 19 West Main Street
Sharon, Connecticut 06069
Phone: (860) 364-0531
New Milford Office: New Milford Cancer Center
21 Elm Street
New Milford, Connecticut 06776
Phone: 860-210-5040
Milford Office: 40 Commerce Place
Milford, Connecticut 06460
Phone: (203) 882-9608