There is much good news about cancer today. Diagnostics are more accurate. Treatments are more targeted. And each day brings new discoveries. As a result, cure rates for some cancers now exceed 90 percent, and cancer survivors in the U.S. total more than 11.4 million. There is more reason than ever for cancer patients to learn about their options, actively participate in their care, take heart, and have hope.

At Stony Brook University Medical Center, we can help. We’re leaders in cancer care, serving more than 2,700 newly diagnosed adult cancer patients each year. 

Stony Brook’s 12 site-specific, multidisciplinary Disease Management Teams provide a coordinated approach to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Patients receive comprehensive cancer services across the full spectrum of care. It is delivered efficiently, offering a sense of continuity and comfort. This approach has another benefit as well: contributing to outcomes that exceed national benchmarks. Disease Management Teams also participate in community education, screenings, and early intervention—all to provide the best care.

Teams consist of combinations of oncologists with cancer subspecialties, surgeons, medical hematology/oncology physicians, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, researchers, registered nurses and nurse practitioners with specialized cancer training, therapists, social workers, and other medical professionals. Patients are assigned a Nurse Navigator, who facilitates scheduling, coordination of services, communication among team members, problem solving, and matching patients to available clinical studies. Most patients work with one of our 12 Multidisciplinary Teams.

Disease Management Teams

Breast Cancer Team
Colorectal Oncology Team
Gynecologic Oncology Team
Head and Neck, Thyroid Oncology Team
Lung Cancer Team
Melanoma Team
Neurologic Oncology Team
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Team
Sarcoma Team
Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy Program
Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology Team
Urologic Oncology Team