First Patient Treated at New Radiation Oncology Suite Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Cherry Hill
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
South Jersey resident Charles Wright became the first patient to undergo radiation therapy at the new treatment suite located at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on January 15.
Wright, who is undergoing a series of radiation treatments for prostate cancer, is the patient of Gregory Alexander, MD. The Center offers the latest in cancer treatment technology for patients, including the new Versa High Definition (HD) linear accelerator & Brainlab Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
Members of the radiation oncology treatment team are shown with Charles Wright, fourth from left, along with Dr. Alexander (center) and Tamara LaCouture, MD, Chief of Cancer Services at Jefferson Cherry Hill and Washington Township Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (far right).
Other services offered at the Cherry Hill location include medical oncology, blood draws, a clinical trials office, patient navigation services, social work, genetic counseling, and nutrition counseling. For more information, please visit: www.jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/cancer