Cancer Center at Salem Regional Medical Center Recognized

SALEM, Ohio – The University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Salem Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons for continued excellence in improving survival and quality of life for area cancer patients.

SRMC voluntarily participates in multiple ACS Quality Programs, reflecting a commitment to maintaining a high level of care across various surgical specialties. This includes national accreditation from:

• The Commission on Cancer, which is awarded only to facilities that meet or exceed rigorous standards in diagnosing, treating and supporting patients with cancer and their families.

• The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, assuring that patients with breast disease receive comprehensive, high-quality care through screening, prevention, early detection and diagnosis and advanced treatments.

SRMC has also been honored as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This distinction is given exclusively to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by earning accreditation in the ACR’s required programs, such as 3D mammography; stereotactic breast biopsy; MRI biopsy; and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

The University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center’s advanced services include:

• Medical oncology: Provided by Dr. Igor Genkin, medical director, and Dr. Ranga Brahmamdam, in SRMC’s Cancer & Infusion Center.

• Radiation oncology: Dr. William Demas and Dr. Michael Seider provide radiation therapy in SRMC’s Salem Medical Arts Building.

• Surgical treatment of breast cancer: Dr. Linda Camp, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, performs surgery for the treatment of breast cancer and breast reconstruction.

Pictured at top: Members of SRMC’s Commission on Cancer Committee.

Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.