Prevention & Research Center:
Clinical Conditions & Program Offerings

Clinical Programs

The Prevention & Research Center offers a variety of clinical services for those at risk of cancer and those who have been diagnosed with cancer. Please call the Center at 410-951-7950 for more information.

Cancer Prevention and Genetic Counseling Service

This service offers a complete evaluation of family history and other factors that may increase the risk of developing certain cancers. Genetic counseling and testing is available with an experienced staff including a genetic counselor, nurse practitioner and medical oncologist. The staff works closely with each patient to determine individual cancer risk, provide counseling regarding genetic testing, and develop a detailed plan to manage risk using specific prevention strategies.

You may benefit from genetic counseling if any one of the following applies to you:

You or a close relative have the same or related cancer
You or a close relative have been diagnosed with more than one type of cancer
You are of Eastern European Jewish ancestry with a family history of cancer.
You have a family history of any rare cancer.
You or a close relative is known to have a genetic mutation that can increase the risk of cancer.

Many insurance carriers including Medicare will cover physician visits for genetic counseling and will cover genetic testing if certain criteria are met. If you are interested in finding out more or participating in this program please contact us at 410-951-7950 or prc@mdmercy.com.

Cancer Recovery Program

This program includes a unique set of offerings to help patients and their families cope with the diagnosis of cancer and assist in their recovery from cancer and its treatments.

Cancer Survivor Consultation Service

Following the diagnosis of cancer, we offer patients a unique service to help transition from active treatment back to an active life. The service provides a comprehensive assessment and plan addressing current and long-term issues surrounding cancer treatment and recovery.

The service includes:

A thorough review of medical history and cancer treatment
Recommendations for long-term cancer surveillance
Monitoring and treatment recommendations to address physical and psychological effects of cancer treatment
Attention to psychosocial needs
Referral to resources and supportive services
An individualized healthcare plan, tailored to each patient’s treatment course and concerns, developed and shared with the patient and his or her healthcare providers

Insurance accepted.

Be Well, Stay Healthy™

A clinical program for cancer survivors, this holistic group-based program will help women regain energy and improve overall health during or after breast cancer treatment. The program offers support and guidance for developing new strategies to improve energy, mood and overall well-being including:

Relaxation techniques
New ways to adopt health behaviors and attitudes
Nutrition and exercise tips
Yoga practice
Exploration of problems commonly faced by breast cancer survivors like sleep disturbances and hot flashes

We also offer groups for women at high risk of developing breast cancer as well as women coping with metastatic disease. Groups are forming now.

The program topics are also offered in bi-weekly education and support sessions held throughout the year in The Institute for Cancer Care Conference Room in the Outpatient Oncology Center – Weinberg 4th floor.

Call 410-951-7950 for more information and current schedule of offerings and groups.

Be Well, Stay Healthy KIDS!

Be Well, Stay Healthy KIDS! is a group-based program which integrates education and support to help children and teens cope with cancer in their family.

Each session includes activities and arts and craft projects designed to help children and teens learn more about cancer and benefit from the support of others facing a similar experience.

Groups meet the third Saturday or Sunday of each month. Contact Susan Scarvalone, MSW, LCSW-C at 410-332-4895 or 410-951-7950 for more information or to register.

Be Well Stay Healthy™, and Be Well Stay Health KIDS are partially supported by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Maryland Affiliate and offered at no charge. Donations to help support these programs are gratefully accepted.

For more information about our ongoing research studies, please click here.

Now Accepting New Patients.
Most Insurances Accepted.

Please call for an appointment.
Phone: 410-951-7950
Tollfree: 1-800-MD-Mercy (1-800-636-3729)