Maine Medical Center
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Surgical Oncology

At MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, our team of surgical oncologists have training and experience that is unmatched in the state. As a referral center for some of the most complex cancer cases in the area, our expertise offers much-needed hope to patients and their families, close to home.

Expert surgical management of cancer 

Our oncology surgeons perform more of every type of cancer surgery than any other hospital in Maine, consistently meeting or exceeding national benchmarks for patient health outcomes. In addition, we provide:

  • The most advanced surgical oncology program in Maine
  • Access to the most advanced surgical procedures and techniques performed by exceptionally qualified and experienced surgeons
  • Clinical outcomes that are consistently excellent compared to national benchmarks
  • A multidisciplinary approach to care, with medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, registered nurses, other clinicians and social workers working together to help determine the best course of treatment for each patient
  • Access to clinical trials and novel treatments that may not be available at other hospitals

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