MidState Medical Center’s Cancer Center is pleased to announce it has received a three-year approval award with commendations in five areas from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer center ensures that patients will have access to comprehensive services from prevention to support, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team that specializes in superior care. Approval also reinforces we have the latest equipment and knowledge of ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options. It is a reminder that patients in our community will obtain excellent care, education and support close to home.

As Abbi Bruce, MidState’s Director of the Cancer Center puts it, "We have met the vigorous standards required for a high performing program with the focus on quality patient care in the areas of prevention, early diagnosis, state-of-the-art treatment, rehabilitation, psychosocial support and end of life care. This designation means that we have not only met all of the standards, but have exceeded in five areas."

These five areas include offering three or more prevention or early detection programs each year and making two improvements that directly affect patient care.

Abbi credits her entire team for the accomplishment: "We were able to achieve this status because of the wonderful, committed members of our healthcare team, including the physicians and staff of the Cancer Center and Pavilion B."