The health care professionals at Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers (NROC) are dedicated to helping foster the healing of all patients and families in their care. They combine their professional expertise with compassion and kindness, and have a deep respect for the spiritual, psychological, social and physical needs of their patients. The support care offered at no cost includes social services, nutritional counseling, exercise, art therapy (when available) and pet therapy.

Because people with cancer may encounter a variety of personal issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of their disease, NROC provides the services of a licensed professional social worker free of charge. Our social worker is available to counsel patients and their families regarding the social, psychological and physical challenges they may experience throughout the course of their treatment and follow-up.

Following a healthful nutrition plan during and after cancer treatment is important to help patients maintain their strength. Therefore, NROC offers nutritional support and counseling free of charge. Our licensed professional dietitian is available to meet with all patients to discuss their particular nutritional needs and to answer questions about how cancer treatments may affect their appetite.

A free program to improve quality of life and wellness for cancer patients and survivors, patients (before, during and after treatment) learn ways to increase energy, reduce pain, improve range of motion, strength and balance, and restore confidence.

People dealing with psychological stress they may experience from the diagnosis and treatment of cancer can benefit from friendly visits of dogs that have been trained as Therapy Pets. Our certified therapy dog visits NROC regularly, and her gentle, friendly greeting helps enhance the healing process for our patients.

We offer a wide range of cancer-related brochures, and a great deal of information and links on www.nrocdoctors.com. Our staff at NROC participates with other cancer organizations in our region that provide education and support, such as the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Candy’s Place, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the American Cancer Society.