What to Expect at the Cancer Center

At St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, we are more than just a cancer treatment facility – we are an entire community of care, driven by the most advanced technologies and the heartfelt dedication of an expert team of board-certified cancer specialists. Offering the latest in chemotherapy and radiation treatments, we make it possible for you to receive cancer care – right here in Nashua, New Hampshire. We utilize advanced technology, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Linear Accelerators – and our PET scanner was the first in the Nashua area.

Our focus is treating the whole patient with a full continuum of cancer care and support services, including pain and symptom management, infusion services, nutrition, spiritual care, psychiatric and social work, as well as cancer companions and support groups. We also proudly offer a range of complementary therapies to help with relaxation and well-being that are designed to work together with your treatment plan.

Infusion Suite

At St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center in Nashua, New Hampshire, our Infusion Suite is designed to make the chemotherapy experience as comfortable as possible, allowing our patients to relax in lounge chairs, watch television, read books, and enjoy refreshments while receiving treatments. The suite is staffed by certified cancer care nurses and an on-site pharmacist to minimize the wait for chemotherapy drugs.

Resource Room

Cancer patients and their family members can visit our resource room to access the latest online and published information on a wide range of health and cancer-related topics. The resource room is supported by Against All Odds, a cancer advocacy group.

Palliative Care

We understand the challenges of advanced illness can be overwhelming – which is why we offer compassionate and understanding expertise to treat the physical, spiritual, and emotional symptoms you may be experiencing.

Spiritual Care

We have a dedicated chaplain who makes frequent visits to the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center and Infusion Suite. The chaplain helps patients by listening, praying, or just by providing companionship. A chaplain is also on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support our patients.

Services for Inpatients & Outpatients

We know that your needs don’t stop the minute you leave the hospital – which is why our trusted team of social workers are available to help access the care and services patients need, even after their hospital stay.