Cancer Care Center
Carteret General Hospital is committed to fighting cancer, one of the major causes of death in our area. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of cancer patients by offering a full spectrum of cancer services close to family, friends and home.
Carteret General Hospital offers expertise and knowledge that normally would not be available in a small community hospital.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Oncology is available through the Coleman Radiation Center. Located in the hospital, the department boasts one of the finest linear accelerators and state-of-the-art simulator in Eastern North Carolina. A full time Radiation Oncologist and team of Radiation Therapists and Physicist coordinate specialized treatment plans for all types of cancer.
Chemotherapy
Medical Oncology including chemotherapy is provided through the Raab Oncology Clinic an outreach of the ECU School of Medicine.
Located at 302 Medical Park on Bridges Street, the clinic provides Cancer care, Chemotherapy, Blood transfusions, Medication administration.
A full time oncologist in conjunction with ECU School of Medicine provides the most up to date cancer treatment to include clinical trials through the University. A full time nurse practicioner and team of certified oncology nurses work with the oncologist to provide the highest possible level of care with compassion and concern, close to home.
A full time pharmacist & pharmacy technician are onsite to assist and support patients and families through treatment. A Social worker and dietitian round out the program.
The Raab Oncology Clinic incorporates educational sessions & ACS programs,
early detection services such as mammography, cat scanning (CT) and
a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the radiology department.
Annually, the Hospital sponsors
free Prostate Screenings for men plus free Skin Cancer Screenings and free Breast Cancer Screenings.