Oncology

Nationally Accredited Care

The Jefferson Healthcare Oncology clinic is accredited nationally by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). CoC accreditation delivers value through improved patient outcomes across all domains of oncology care: access and service, satisfaction and well-being, quality of care, and cancer outcomes. CoC accredited cancer programs provide the best and latest in patient-centered cancer care.

Connections in Oncology Care

Jefferson Healthcare is proud to connect with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, an established state-of-the-art radiation oncology clinic located in Poulsbo on the Kitsap Peninsula. Providers ​see patients at Jefferson Healthcare ​in Port Townsend and arrange for them to ​receive treatment at the Poulsbo center. ​Follow up after treatment can be done in Port Townsend as well. FHCC is the only site west of Seattle to earn full accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR), the leading organization in establishing a quality standard for radiation oncology facilities. FHCC physicians are a team of nationally recognized experts working together to deliver the most effective radiation oncology treatment ​for their patients.

Oncology Certified Nursing Staff

75% of Jefferson Healthcare Infusion Nurses are Oncology Certified Nurses (OCN). Oncology nurse certification is one way nurses demonstrate their commitment to the art and science of patient-centered oncology care. Certification requires a nurse works in Oncology for a minimum of two years prior to studying for the national certification exam. Once certified, OCN Nurses complete annual training and competencies, in addition to a required number of Continuing Education hours to maintain certification.  

Coordinated Cancer Care

During treatment, our providers work together to help patients get better. Our patient navigators coordinate care beginning with diagnosis through treatment and recovery. We create a comprehensive treatment plan personalized and based on individual health and wellness needs.

Patient & Family Support Services

Psychosocial services are provided by licensed social work staff, who specialize in providing comprehensive oncology support services and individual and family counseling services. From assisting with transportation to treatment and financial resources to dealing with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, our caring and supportive social work team is dedicated to providing quality care for our patients. Support groups are available for patients and their families as well. See our events calendar for the next group meeting.

Clinical Cancer Trials

Treatment of cancer changes as medicine advances. We stay on top of new developments in clinical research and use best practices in our treatment plans. Partnering with Western State NCORP in Denver, Colorado, Jefferson Healthcare now offers clinical trials to for patients. Clinical research advances science and ensures patient care approaches the highest possible level of quality.