Cancer Care in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s destination for superior cancer care

NewYork-Presbyterian is the only hospital system in New York City with two centers for exceptional cancer care. We provide comprehensive services for the full spectrum of cancer types, with access to the latest anti-cancer drugs, targeted therapies, clinical trials, and cutting-edge surgical techniques. Our oncologists take a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with providers across specialties to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient.

We offer cancer care of the highest caliber right here in Brooklyn, giving community members access to top-tier oncologists, surgeons, and support professionals. Our doctors, including cancer specialists from the Meyer Cancer Center, are experts in the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures and radiation treatments.

Patients can also find a full range of outpatient cancer services — such as infusion therapy, support, and education — at our Center for Community Health. Our navigation team serves as the patient’s guide and advocate throughout the treatment process, connecting them to the resources they need — whether it be a second opinion, questions about a clinical trial, or participation in a cancer support group.

The Meyer Cancer Center

The Meyer Cancer Center in Brooklyn combines world-class medical expertise with innovative diagnostic methods and advanced treatments. Our oncology team, led by top cancer specialists, creates tailored plans for each patient, offering the latest therapies, support services, and access to clinical trials.

In our commitment to research and improving patient outcomes, the Meyer Cancer Center participates in National Cancer Institute (NCI) trials. This means that our patients may be eligible to enroll in clinical trials for promising new cancer treatments.

Supportive care services

We offer a supportive care program for all diagnosed patients and their families. Our cancer care services include:

Art therapy
Clergy services
Genetic testing
Infusion therapies, open six days a week
Nutritional education and support
Oncology nursing and navigation
Palliative care
Physical/lymphedema therapy
Psychology
Radiation oncology
Social services
Support group
Survivorship care planning

Clinical trials

Clinical trials can allow patients to receive promising new cancer treatments early in their development. This form of cancer research can be a safe and effective way to discover new therapies and treatment interventions to improve overall health outcomes.

With the Meyer Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn, our patients can participate in trials involving precision medicine. Precision medicine uses tools such as genetics, genomic sequencing, and clinical data to inform physicians of the treatment and prevention of genetically related diseases.

Learn more about our clinical trials for cancer care here.

Cancer screenings

The Cancer Prevention Program at NewYork-Presbyterian provides screening and early detection services through our two nationally leading cancer centers. We use the latest technology for a diverse array of screenings, including but not limited to:

Lung cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening
Prostate cancer screening
Breast cancer screening

Learn more about our services here.

Infusion Center

At the Center for Community Health’s dedicated on-site infusion center, we are able to offer outpatient chemotherapy and other infusion therapies six days per week. Our infusion center has an adjacent laboratory, allowing our trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to create pharmacy preparations on-site and deliver medications efficiently with minimal patient wait time. Additionally, we are one of the few Brooklyn locations to offer cold cap therapy, which minimizes hair loss during treatment.

Nationally-recognized for cancer care

Our Cancer program was granted national accreditation with Commendation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet or exceed the CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care. Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation is only awarded to a facility that exceeds standard requirements at the time of its triennial survey.

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), making it one of only two hospitals in Brooklyn to receive this prestigious honor.

ACR Center of Excellence accreditation is considered the gold seal for imaging procedures. It confirms that patients receiving mammograms and breast sonograms are being treated with the highest level of care.