The caregivers who make up Wellmont Health System’s Regional Cancer Network know that people are more than their cancer or the symptoms associated with the disease. Compassion along with innovative treatments, cutting-edge cancer research, comprehensive education and integrated prevention programs are why patients and their families rely on the Regional Cancer Network for care.
Cancer is an overwhelming diagnosis that significantly impacts both you and your loved ones. The lifesaving technologies provided by the Regional Cancer Network offer patients earlier diagnoses, advanced treatments and a better chance to live long, healthy lives.
Through the Regional Cancer Network, patients can access the most advanced treatment options available in the Southeast. Board-certified physicians use state-of-the-art treatments to rid the body of cancerous cells while keeping nearby cells alive and healthy. And a compassionate team of nurses, technicians and support professionals is available to help when needed.
State-of-the-art facilities are located in several locations in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia:
- The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center on Holston Valley Medical Center’s campus in Kingsport
- Kingsport Hematology Oncology on Holston Valley’s Outpatient campus
- The J.D. and Lorraine Nicewonder Cancer Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol
- Blue Ridge Medical Specialists on Bristol Regional’s campus
- The Southwest Virginia Regional Cancer Center in Norton
- Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap
The cancer centers at Holston Valley and Bristol Regional are recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as comprehensive providers of oncology care.
Informational Links for Further Reading
Many questions come with a cancer diagnosis. Use these links to learn more about your specific condition, talk with your doctor or call the Wellmont Nurse Connection at 1-877-230-NURSE.
American Cancer Society
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
National Cancer Institute
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Air Travel Assistance for Cancer Patients
American Dietetics Association
American College of Surgeons