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Hope - when paired with the treatment of cancer - is a word rooted in meticulous research, highly developed technology and the kind of commitment that makes it accessible on a community level. Such was the commitment responsible for the creation of the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center, where world-class diagnosis, treatment and prevention services are encompassed in a comprehensive close-to-home facility for residents in Hunterdon County and surrounding areas.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, you will have many important issues to consider and decisions to make. But there is one very important thing you won't have to worry about - that is, where to find the best possible treatment for your condition. That's because the best in today's cancer care is available at the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center.

Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center is a Nationally Accredited Cancer Program

The Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer as a Community Hospital Cancer Program.

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has recognized the cancer program at Hunterdon Medical Center as offering high quality cancer care. Only one in four hospitals that treat cancer receive this special approval. The recognition of our quality and commitment allows you access to the expert medical specialists who are involved in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Approval by the Commission on Cancer is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. To meet the standards necessary for Commission approval, each cancer program, and the organization that controls it, must undergo a rigorous evaluation process and a review of its performance. In order to maintain approval, facilities with approved cancer programs must undergo an on-site review every three years.

So, as you begin thinking about treatment and ongoing care for your condition, you can be assured that you won't need to travel great distances from home, because you can receive the care needed right here in your own community. No one can guarantee the outcome of any type of treatment, but by coming to our approved cancer treatment program, you can be sure that you will receive the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Also, consultative services will be available from all medical disciplines involved in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved cancer program ensures that you will receive:

• Quality care close to home
• Comprehensive care offering a range of state-of-the art services and equipment
• A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options available
• Access to cancer-related information, education, and support
• A cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results, and offers lifelong patient follow-up
• Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
• Information about ongoing cancer clinical research studies and new treatment options

From The New York City Area:

Interstate Route 95 (New Jersey Turnpike) South to exit for Interstate Route 78 West. Proceed on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the traffic light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.

 From The Philadelphia Area:

Interstate Route 95 North to Exit 4B - Route 31 North, Pennington. Proceed on Route 31 North to exit for Route 202/31 North. Proceed on Route 202/31 North to the Flemington Traffic Circle. At the circle, Routes 202 and 31 divide. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.

From The New Brunswick Area:

Interstate Route 287 North to Exit 14B, Route 22 West. Proceed on Route 22 West to exit for Route 202/206 South, Flemington/ Princeton. Take Route 202/206 South to the Somerville Traffic Circle. From the circle take Route 202 South for approximately 12 miles, to the Flemington Traffic Circle. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.

Alternate Route:

Interstate Route 287 North to exit for Interstate Route 78 West, Clinton. Proceed, on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the traffic light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive

From The Morristown Area:

Interstate Route 287 South to exit for Interstate Route 78 West. Proceed on Route 78 West to Exit 17 - Route 31, Clinton/ Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.

From The Trenton Area:

Route 31 North to exit for Route 202/31 North. Proceed on Route 202/31 North to the Flemington Traffic Circle. At the circle, Routes 202 and 31 divide. Proceed north on Route 31 to the sixth traffic light (approximately 2-1/2 miles). Turn left at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.

From The Easton Area:

Route 22 East through Phillipsburg /Alpha to exit for Interstate Route 78 East. Proceed on Route 78 East to Route 31 South, Flemington. Proceed 8-1/2 miles south on Route 31. Turn right at the light into Hunterdon Medical Center's main entrance at Wescott Drive.