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Press Release
Stanford Health Care Opens its New Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
07.13.2015
Stanford's Leading Edge and Coordinated Cancer Services
Now Available in the South Bay
STANFORD, Calif. July 13, 2015 – Stanford Health Care today officially opened its new Stanford Cancer Center South Bay in San Jose. Located at 2589 Samaritan Drive in San Jose, the Stanford Cancer Center South Bay brings Stanford Health Care's renowned comprehensive cancer services to the South Bay in a state-of-the-art, patient-oriented center.
"We are truly excited to extend Stanford's comprehensive and compassionate cancer care to more Bay Area residents," said Patrick Swift, MD, medical director, Stanford Cancer Center South Bay. "This new facility extends regional access to Stanford Health Care's leading edge and coordinated care."
Every detail has been considered from the patient's perspective to support the delivery of the most advanced cancer care available, in a setting that is unsurpassed in the South Bay. Planning for the building included extensive workflow design in partnership with Stanford's Patient and Family Advisory Councils, members of the local community, and a multidisciplinary team of physicians and staff to provide a welcoming and efficient layout.
Patients interested in receiving their care at the Stanford Cancer Center South Bay should call 408-426-4900 or visit stanfordhealthcare.org/cancercentersouthbay to schedule an appointment. Patients may also speak with their oncologist about the new location.
Stanford is known for a number of key breakthroughs in cancer, including the initial development of the tumor board, the first medical use of a linear accelerator, invention of the CyberKnife for focused radiation therapy, development of one of the first targeted cancer treatments through the use of monoclonal antibodies, and a host of other advances, several of which will be available in the new South Bay location.
About Stanford Cancer Center
Every day, patients facing the challenge of fighting cancer come to Stanford Cancer Center for help, hope, and healing. Recognized for advanced clinical care, scientific research and technology breakthroughs, we are focused on finding new and better ways to fight cancer. As a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and one of the best hospitals in America for cancer treatment according to U.S. News & World Report, Stanford Cancer Center is at the forefront of high quality patient care.
About Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care seeks to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time, through its commitment to care, educate and discover. Stanford Health Care delivers clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan programs.
Stanford Health Care is part of Stanford Medicine, a leading academic health system that includes the Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Stanford Medicine is renowned for breakthroughs in treating cancer, heart disease, brain disorders and surgical and medical conditions. For more information, visit: https://www.stanfordhealthcare.org.