Cancer Care

Newton Memorial Hospital is recognized as an accredited cancer program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. For further information regarding Cancer Screenings and Support Groups contact: NMH Community Benefits/Education at 973-579-8340.

SPARTA CANCER TREATMENT CENTER

The facility is adjacent to the award-winning Sparta Health & Wellness Center located at 89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, New Jersey. The 21,445 square foot building addition will house advanced technologies for the treatment of cancer. Quality radiation therapy, medical oncology multidisciplinary consultation coordinated with primary care, general surgery and specialty services for maximum effectiveness in the screening, detection prevention, and treatment of cancer patients. Radiation treatment will include the use of Intensity Modulated Radio Therapy (IMRT), a sophisticated method that delivers radiation to the irregular shapes of tumors while offering a high degree of protection for normal tissue. Important to the sparing of normal tissue is the system's ability to identify a patient's movement. When motion is detected, such as normal breathing, the IMRT will administer treatment only when the tumor is the target, thus sparing normal sensitive tissues.

Michael J. Gallagher, M.D., Radiation Oncologist said, "The Sparta Cancer Treatment Center offers opportunities to coordinate the excellent medical resources and caliber of physicians available in Sussex County. One of these is Bohdan, E. Halibey, M.D. who is skilled in oncology medicine and will have an office in the Center. In addition, the Center will promote the principles of the National Cancer Center Network, which includes a commitment to oncology practice guidelines, and the National Cancer Institute. Clinical trials will be offered to residents through the National Cancer Institute. In addition, Cancer Education Programs will take place throughout the year."

For additional information, call 973-726-0005.

Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00-8:00 pm at the Sparta Health & Wellness Center. This American Cancer Society group, for women at all stages of breast cancer, provides support and information; also explores complementary therapies.

For information call 579-8340

Life after Cancer Support Group
Meets the last Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 pm at Sparta Health & Wellness Center. This group offers support & education for those with cancer at any stage, their families & friends. For more information, call 973-579-8620.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm at the Sparta Health & Wellness Center. This American Cancer Society group offers discussion & support to men with Prostate Cancer. For more information, call 973-579-8620.

Cancer Links:

• American Cancer Society
• Association of Cancer Online Resources
• Cancer Care
• The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
• Cancer Registries
• Center for Disease Control
• National Breast Cancer & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
• National Cancer Institute
• National Institute of Health
• People Living with Cancer
• Prostate Cancer Institute of New Jersey