A Message From Our Directors

Nearly 30 years ago, we began our mission to provide high quality cancer care  for our community.  Today, at our award-winning, state-of-the-art Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, our Cancer Center serves Philadelphia, Mercer, Bucks, Hunterdon, and Burlington counties and beyond.

Early detection is key when it comes to cancer and a team of professionals is able to assist you. Our radiologists utilize an extensive array of cutting-edge technologies and are trained in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional radiology.  In addition, we offer advanced interventional pulmonary and interventional GI services using innovative procedures to diagnose and treat complex issues.  Our pathology team is boarded in anatomic and clinical pathology and have extensive expertise in all cancer sites and personalized medicine options.

After diagnosis, our team of physicians (from related fields such as medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology), nurses, navigators, therapists, social workers, nutritionists, rehabilitation staff, pathologists and clinical researchers meet and create a plan that ensures the best possible care for you. In addition, the team regularly discusses each patient’s treatment and progress.  By keeping all team members fully aware of the issues surrounding each patient’s plan of care, we further ensure that you’re getting the best possible care from a collaborative team effort.

In 2017, we had the pleasure of welcoming Cataldo Doria, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, to Capital Health as the Cancer Center’s first medical director. An internationally known hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgeon, Dr. Doria provides strategic oversight and direction to the cancer program.  Since joining, Dr. Doria has developed a robust team of fellowship trained oncologic surgeons that offer highly complex urologic, gynecologic, thoracic, breast, colorectal, HPB, neurosurgical and orthopedic surgical procedures. As an added advantage, many of these surgeons are experienced in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® surgical systems, allowing for lower complication rates, faster patient recoveries, with enhanced patient satisfaction.

Our diverse range of advanced radiation therapies include traditional 3-D radiation, intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).  In addition, we offer CyberKnife âRadiosurgery and high dose brachytherapy radiation (HDR), enabling comprehensive treatment for many cancer types. Our Radiation Oncology Department strives to provide quality care and is accredited by the American College of Radiology to ensure that we are meeting their standards.

CHCC has three infusion centers with a total of 35 infusion chairs, which offer chemotherapy, biologics, immunotherapy, and transfusion services.  Our inpatient oncology units provide specialty-trained care to you and your loved ones when and if a hospital stay is necessary. Nurses on the inpatient oncology units and outpatient infusion center are certified by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), trained in chemotherapy administration, and work closely with the medical oncologists.

I’m very proud of the strong support infrastructure that has been developed over the last few years as multiple clinicians have joined CHCC focused to meet specific needs of our patients.  These include nurse navigators dedicated to the areas of breast, gastro-intestinal, gynecologic, neuro, thoracic and urologic cancers; a financial navigator, oncology dietitians, an oncology licensed clinical social worker, a transportation navigator, an oncology nurse educator, genetic counselor and a community outreach specialist. Smoking cessation, support groups, peer to peer mentoring, educational lectures, spa services and wellness classes have been established to assist patients in managing the challenges of living with their disease. Our supportive care/palliative care program offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services from symptom management to assistance with end-of-life care. 

We operate at the highest levels recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

We understand that this can be a very stressful time for you and your family and it is our goal to provide you with the most professional and courteous service possible. If during the course of your care you have any concerns, I encourage you to discuss the matter directly with your doctor, or please bring it to my attention by calling 609-537-7043.

It is our honor to be part of your care team.

Rona Remstein
Director Cancer Center