Welcome to Cancer Services
The personalized care at NMC is focused on helping patients connect with screening, early detection, treatment, emotional support, resources and education relating to cancer. We offer a variety of free programs and services regardless of whether you are newly diagnosed, a long-term survivor, or a caregiver of someone with cancer. Our strong Care Management team and Breast Care Navigator are here to help patients and families through this journey. You are welcome to call us at any time.
Key Services
- Breast cancer
- Breast surgery
- Cancer
- Cancer education
- Cancer Rehabilitation Programs
- Cancer resources
- Cancer Screening
- Colon cancer
- Connection to Community Resources
- End of Life Care
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Mammography
- Palliative Care
- Skin cancer
Patient story
Early detection for Wendy
Wendy Campbell of Swanton has always been diligent about attending her annual physical. Unfortunately, the unthinkable happened; her mammogram indicated she had a lump so small that it could not yet be felt. Her physician, Dr. Frank Zsoldos, immediately set up an appointment with a local general surgeon, and within three days, her surgery at NMC was complete. Her cancer is in remission.Care management
NMC recognizes that cancer affects not only a person’s physical health but also emotional health, finances, relationships, caregivers and more. Our Care Management team and Breast Care Navigator give patients trusted professionals to help navigate the healthcare systems, assess their needs, provide information about resources, and coordinate with other community agencies. We are here to help, for more information about any of the topics below or services not listed, contact us by emailing [email protected].
- Healthcare Advance Directives
- Assistance in applying for disability and/or retirement benefits
- Financial aid applications and referrals
- Insurance questions/applications
- Transportation assistance
- Home care and/or home nursing service referrals
- Skilled nursing or assisted living facility referrals and information
The Bashaw Fund
If you have been diagnosed with cancer or another catastrophic illness that will cause a financial burden on your family, and are a resident of either Franklin or Grand Isle Counties, you may be eligible to receive funds from The Jim Bashaw Cancer and Catastrophic Illness Fund. Click here to learn more, and apply online.
Did you know?
Our program has been fully accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons since 1992. We strive to meet the comprehensive needs of our patients through a collaborative approach.
We are fortunate to have an office of the Champlain Valley Hematology Oncology here on our campus. For patients who need Radiation Oncology as part of their treatment, we collaborate closely with University of Vermont Medical Center Radiation Oncology division and those services are provided at their site as an integrated approach to the patient’s overall care.
Led by the Cancer Committee, our program goals include a focus on the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of patients with all cancer types, on an outpatient basis, in which we use a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
We have an active Tumor Board and we participate in the state wide Vermont Cancer Registry. Our Cancer Committee includes clinical and non-clinical members from NMC, the University of Vermont Medical Center, The American Cancer Society, Vermonters Taking Action Against Cancer (VTAAC) and the Vermont Department of Health.
