The Cancer Care Center at Penobscot Bay Medical Center provides cancer treatment and support, detection and diagnosis, plus a full range of educational and counseling services.

The Center is staffed by two board-certified hematologists/oncologists, a social worker dedicated to the unique needs of cancer patients, and nurses with a special interest in caring for patients with cancer, several of whom have certification in oncology nursing.

Please let us know your preference for visits and we will tailor your appointments to your needs. Please use the links below to navigate our web pages.

In October 2007, the Penobscot Bay Medical Center Cancer Care department joined with the Maine Center for Cancer Medicine and Blood Disorders in clinical trials. Click for more information. (new window)

Please use the links below to navigate the Cancer Care Center web pages.

Updated: 6/9/08

• A warm welcome
  We will help you to understand your disease and your options for its management and assist you in coordinating your treatment.
• Breast Cancer Stamp Print on Display
  A gift of healing and hope for the PBMC Cancer Care Center.
• Cancer Care Programs at PBMC
  Programs to meet your needs. Please call with questions.
• Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives
  Save the life of someone you love.
• Lymphedema Treatment Center
  Two locations for state-of-the-art treatment.
• Oncology Social Worker
  From transportation challenges to information about diagnosis, prescriptions, benefits, and life as a cancer survivor, Ginny Vaitones can help you find the answers.
• Online Cancer Care Resources
  Many patients and their families wish to look up information on the world wide web.
• Our Physicians
  Meet Drs. Ramdin and Backman.
• The Navigator Program
  Penobscot Bay Medical Center's Navigator Program provides direction for those seeking care for breast cancer.