Affiliated with the Baystate Regional Cancer Program, Baystate Franklin Medical Center's local comprehensive cancer program provides access to the most up-to-date cancer care, including national research protocols through our medical staff and oncology specialists. Our program was awarded an outstanding achievement ranking by the American College of Surgeons (ACOS) in 2005, and received approval for another three years. Outstanding achievement is reserved for approximately 20% of all approved programs, and reflects that Baystate Franklin Medical Center has exceeded ACOS standards in all areas..
Operating primarily on an outpatient basis,our specially-trained oncology nurses and social worker provide both physical and psychological support for cancer patients and their families. This care includes digital mammography,evaluation,diagnostics,therapeutic intervention,chemotherapy,cancer support groups,community-based public education programs,and counseling.
Through our association with Baystate Medical Center in Springfield,radiation oncologists are available at BFMC to provide consultation and follow-up appointments on Wednesday mornings. In addition,for those patients requiring radiation oncology at Baystate,a comfortable 15-passenger courtesy van is available daily to provide free transportation from Baystate Franklin Medical Center.