UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. enhanced access to cancer care with the addition of a second linear accelerator (LINAC) in the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavilion at 2035 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg. The state-of-the art LINAC is used for external beam radiation oncology treatments.
“Our patient volumes continue to increase and when demand for UPMC services rises, we prioritize and we respond to the needs of our community,” said Alexandra Chahwala, regional operations manager, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa.
The new, second LINAC is a state-of-the-art TrueBeam radiotherapy system. Its addition to existing radiotherapy modalities will allow UPMC Hillman Cancer Center to remain on the cutting edge with the most advanced cancer care available for at central Pennsylvania.
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill had approximately 36,000 patient visits for medical oncology and infusion in 2023, averaging close to 100 appointments per day on the West Shore alone. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., visit UPMCHillman.com/CentralPA
Featured Image Caption: Standing from left, staff of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., Dr. Eugene Fourkal, Alison Lawyer, Dr. David Weksberg, Ashley March, Cory Hoffman, Dr. Joella Wilson, Antonella Weaver, and Alexandra Chahwala at the ribbon cutting in Mechanicsburg on June 5.