Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) is pleased to announce the Phase 2 expansion of its Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic, which will significantly enhance cancer treatment services for Essex County residents.
Building upon the clinic’s initial success, the expansion introduces additional treatment regimens across existing disease sites and incorporates new specialties:
- Breast Cancer: Increased from 9 to 17 regimens
- Gastrointestinal Cancer: Increased from 9 to 17 regimens
- Genitourinary Cancer: Increased from 10 to 16 regimens
- Lung Cancer: Increased from 16 to 19 regimens
- Supportive Therapies: Expanded from 2 to 9 medications
Newly added disease sites include:
- Gynecological Cancers: 3 regimens
- Hematological Cancers: 5 regimens
- Head and Neck Cancers: 2 regimens
“This expansion allows us to offer even more comprehensive care to our patients,” said Alicia Lutz, Clinical Director of Outpatient Services.
“By increasing the range of treatment regimens and expanding into new disease sites, we’re bringing advanced oncology care closer to home and supporting our community with high-quality, personalized treatment options.”
“This expansion of cancer treatments at ESHC is the result of the incredible work of the dedicated staff and leadership in the program,” said Jonathan Foster, Regional Vice President, Erie St Clair Regional Cancer Program.
“This is a very important increase in capacity in our region to provide cancer treatments and allows more people to receive care in their home community, leading to improved patient outcomes and less burden on patients and families. Congratulations to the team!”
The Oncology and Outpatient Care Clinic, established in September 2023 as a satellite of the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Program, has been instrumental in delivering chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments locally.