Our History Mercy is Northeastern Pennsylvania's cancer center. Since 1958 cancer treatment has been a specialty of this tertiary facility. The first regional facility to offer cobalt treatments, Mercy's reputation for radiation therapy was established four decades ago when a decision was made to specialize in cancer care. The specialty of medical oncology was brought on line in the early 1970s and today Mercy Health Partners is recognized as a regional cancer center by the National Cancer Institute and the American College of Surgeons .
Advanced technology is only part of the equation in treating cancer.
At Mercy we know that education and the human element are also important in the fight against cancer, so we also host educational seminars, cancer support groups, and screening programs for cancer patients and the general public. The Mercy Difference Mercy Health System's basic aim behind the Continuum of Care is to provide whatever care is needed, whenever it is needed. This requires dedicated teamwork for success. Mercy's cancer team of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation therapists and health professionals work closely with the cancer patient, his or her family and the patient's physician. The result is an inter-disciplinary approach that Mercy patients come to appreciate.