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mission hope cancer center
The Central Coast continues to grow, and with that growth we continue to see an increased incidence of patients with cancer. Our community deserves the best possible carebest possible care
Mission Hope Cancer Center represents a new level of advanced cancer treatment for central coast residents and their families. It features some of the most advanced technology available and also houses dramatic improvements in patient comfort., and with that in mind, the visionthe vision
This project fulfills the dream of Santa Maria Oncologist Robert Dichmann, MD. Dr. Dichmann, who has been practicing oncology in the area for 14 years, who says that the community is ready to see this happen. "The longer I've been here, the more I realize that cancer is something that touches everyone." for Mission Hope Cancer Center gave rise.
Mission Hope Cancer Center is the first comprehensive facilitycomprehensive facility
The comprehensive cancer care center is located at 1325 East Church Street on the Marian Medical Center Campus. Designed as a Spanish-style building, the facility has three stories and encompasses over 44,000 square feet. The opening was accompanied by the newly constructed Marian Medical Center, making the location ideal for both patients and medical staff. for cancer carecancer care
Mission Hope Cancer Center frees patients from the burden of driving to many different locations for tests and treatments and aid in communication among doctors by centralizing all services in a single, three story building. Cancer services in the area – such as radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and others – were fragmented, said Dr. Dichmann. "Patients and their families frequently had to travel to several different locations in order to receive treatment. Frequent travel can be incredibly difficult both physically and mentally for patients, as well as a financial challenge for families," added Dr. Dichmann. in the region. The cancer program through Central Coast Medical Oncology will work in affiliationaffiliation
At Mission Hope, Medical Oncologists Dr.'s Dichmann, Kennedy and Erickson will continue their affiliation with UCLA through the Jonsson Cancer Center. The relationship with the UCLA clinical research network, allows patients access to a multitude of clinical trials without the need for travel. In 2008 through 2011, Central Coast Medical Oncology has been the most active practice in the UCLA network across all satellite sites in the nation. with the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center, and in collaborationcollaboration
The current cancer program at Marian Medical Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer. The program recently received eight commendations. This accreditation will continue and be strengthened as the Mission Hope Cancer Center. with Marian Medical Center.
Please join us for a tour of our Cancer Care Facility.
