MaineHealth Specialty Care Cancer Care Norway

MaineHealth Specialty Care Cancer Care Norway provides expert oncology consultation and ongoing cancer care in Norway, Maine.

When you’re fighting cancer, you want your home team nearby

At MaineHealth Specialty Care Cancer Care Norway, we take a coordinated team approach that puts the patient at the center of expert cancer care. Local services include:

Screening and diagnostics – Preventive screening, diagnostic tests, blood draws, pathology and x-rays including body CT/MRI and PET scans
Surgery – The removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue by highly-specialized surgeons
IV Therapy – The injection of drugs, such as chemotherapy and other supportive medications to address side effects of treatment
Support Services – Patient navigators, financial assistance, nutrition counseling, support groups and transportation assistance

MaineHealth Specialty Care Cancer Care Norway is part of MaineHealth Cancer Care. This coordinated system of care is designed to reduce the need for travel whenever possible by connecting cancer patients with cancer experts, close to home. Our team of over 300 top cancer specialists delivers high-quality, coordinated care in locations across Maine and in parts of New Hampshire. Because we are part of MaineHealth Cancer Care, our patients with more complex diagnoses have easy access to the most advanced cancer treatment and specialists.

Patient-centered care

We understand that a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, not just for patients but also for their loved ones. This is why we take a patient-centered approach to cancer treatment and encourage patients and their families to take an active part in decision making throughout the cancer care journey. From your initial appointment with our board-certified oncologist to your final treatment, our dedicated team will provide comprehensive and personalized care.

Cancer Care

Our multidisciplinary team puts you at the center of expert care. As part of MaineHealth Cancer Care, we deliver the strongest network of oncology specialists to provide high-quality, cancer care, close to home.

The surroundings are familiar. The care is state-of-the-art.

IV Therapy | Infusions

MaineHealth Stephens Hospital IV Therapy serves patients who need:

Chemotherapy
Blood transfusions
Intravenous therapy
Central line maintenance

Our certified oncology nurses and infusion support team provide a wide range of services for treatment of chronic illnesses. Services are provided in a private treatment area with a comfortable reclining lounge chair. Tablets, WiFi, books and games are available for our patients and families. Our comfortable facility ensures patient privacy while allowing close monitoring by our compassionate care team.

Learn more about our IV therapy and infusion services.

Oncology Nurse Practictioners

An oncology nurse practitioner provides support and follow-up care for oncology patients receiving chemotherapy. They work collaboratively with the oncologist-hematologist and the patient's primary care physician to implement your personal treatment plan.

As part of your health care team, the oncology nurse practitioner will:

Meet with you for chemotherapy education prior to the start of your treatment. You will receive a customized cancer care plan and educational materials.
Prior to each treatment, the oncology nurse practitioner will meet with you individually and evaluate your oncology care plan for side effects. If needed, they will prescribe supportive medications and provide emotional support to you and your caregivers.
During your treatment process the oncology nurse practitioner provides assessment of ongoing needs.
At the end of your cancer treatment, the oncology nurse practitioner will develop a patient centered Survivorship Care Plan and review this with you.

Cancer Patient Navigators

Making decisions about cancer treatment isn't always easy. That's why we will connect you with a cancer patient navigator to help with all the choices. Our patient navigator is a certified nurse who specializes in working with patients diagnosed with cancer. Your patient navigator is here to make sure you and your family have all the information you need to make the most informed and timely decision about your treatment plan.

As part of your health care team, the patient navigator will:

Answer any questions you may have
Provide information and literature relative to your specific diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
Connect you with community resources and support, if needed
Help you keep track of, and get to, your appointments
Connect you to financial assistance, if needed

Call 207-744-6173 to learn more about our cancer patient navigator program.

Support & Resources

There are many other local resources available for our patients.