Emerson is a destination for the most complex kidney surgery 7/24/2018
After learning that he had cancer in both his kidneys, Michael turned to the high level of expertise at Emerson Urology Associates to perform the complex procedure to remove the tumors.
Low-dose CT scan leads to early detection of lung cancer 7/11/2018
Taking the advice of her primary care physician, a Westford resident underwent a low-dose CT scan, which led to minimally invasive surgery to remove a small tumor.
Mass General Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Dr. Narayanasami Joins Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital 6/29/2018
Medical oncologist and hematologist Uma Narayanasami, MD, recently joined the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital-Bethke and is accepting new patients.
Westford couple benefits from advanced cancer treatments 5/29/2018
It’s difficult to watch a loved one be diagnosed with cancer. Don and Carol Gerard know what that is like. Each of them has endured cancer during the past few years, and they are grateful to have benefited from treatment advances that were not available a decade ago.
Paxman scalp cooling system helps cancer patients reduce hair loss 5/28/2018
Patients receiving chemotherapy at our Naka Infusion Center have a new opportunity to reduce the amount of hair loss that is common during treatment. Emerson is pleased to offer the Paxman scalp cooling system, which works by lowering the temperature of the scalp immediately before, during and after chemotherapy.
Melanoma cases are on the rise 8/1/2017
Though it represents less than 5 percent of all skin cancers diagnosed, melanoma results in approximately 71 percent of skin cancer deaths. Read how, after a melanoma diagnosis, a Littleton resident takes a new approach to skin protection.
Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital – Bethke Names New Medical Director 6/21/2017
Cancer Center reaches a milestone and evolves 4/24/2017
Twenty years after Emerson established a cancer center, the program continues to evolve. During an era characterized by increasingly precise treatment, including new approaches to radiation oncology and the arrival of targeted therapies and immunotherapy, the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital – Bethke has grown in size and sophistication.
The doctor is in: Advances in bladder cancer treatment and prevention 3/1/2017
Surgical specialties combine expertise with new technology 2/16/2017
The number of surgical specialties offered at Emerson continues to grow. Here are four examples of how our patients continue to benefit from the available combination of advanced technology and the expertise of our physicians.
