Cancer Treatment & Services at UH Parma Medical Center

Cancer services at UH Parma Medical Center are located at:

6525 Powers Boulevard
Medical Arts Center 3
Parma, OH 44129

To schedule an appointment:
440-743-4748

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, an extension of UH Cleveland Medical Center at UH Parma Medical Center brings nationally ranked cancer experts close to you. We provide patients with on-site cancer care for a full spectrum of cancer types, including:

• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Thyroid cancer

Cancer services at UH Parma include screenings and imaging, infusion therapy, radiation therapy, access to clinical trials, and nutritional and psychological support. All cancer services in Parma, Ohio, are carefully coordinated and individualized for each patient by a highly skilled team of UH Seidman Cancer Center specialists.

The cancer program at UH Parma Medical Center is recognized by The Commission on Cancer, part of the American College of Surgeons, for commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality, and multidisciplinary patient centered care.

Cancer Experts and Team Members in Parma, OH

• Oncology-hematology team
• Surgical oncology team

Screening and Diagnosis Technology to Detect Cancer Early

UH Parma Medical Center offers state-of-the-art technology for screening and diagnosing cancer, with the goal of catching cancer early. These services include:

• Biopsy
• Bronchoscopy
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Mammograms: 2-D mammography and 3-D tomosynthesis for fast results
• Optical colonoscopy
• PET/CT scan

Radiation Treatment At UH Parma

The radiation facility at UH Parma has radiation accreditation through the American College of Radiology (ACR) and American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), providing the highest level of image quality and safety by documenting that your facility meets requirements for equipment, medical personnel and quality assurance.

UH Parma Medical Center's Linear Accelerator (Elekta Versa HD 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D image guidance) leverages the latest technology advances to enable sophisticated approaches to traditionally challenging cases. The system’s patented technology conforms to tumor size, shape and volume, allowing UH clinicians to administer higher dose rates that can enhance treatment effectiveness, while protecting critical structures such as the heart, spine or bladder. The result is highly precise treatments with shorter treatment times, and the ability to offer highly advanced therapies while minimizing the impact of treatment on our patients’ quality of life.

Other radiation oncology services at UH Parma Medical Center include:

• Precise beam shaping/external beam radiation
• ABC treatment
• Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT)

Cancer Infusion and Chemotherapy Services in Parma, Ohio

Our cancer infusion therapy services include:

• IV chemotherapy and biotherapy
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Intravenous (IV) antibiotics
• IV fluid for hydration
• IV medications for nausea
• Growth factor injections

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Team at UH Parma

Our multidisciplinary cancer specialists are committed to the individual physical, emotional and spiritual needs of every patient and their caregivers to guide each patient’s cancer treatment plan. Your team includes:

• Board-certified surgeons
• Medical oncologist
• Oncology certified nurses
• Pathologists
• Radiation oncologist

Additional team members include:

• Financial counselors
• Nurse navigators for scheduling and support services
• Social worker

Learn More

Learn more about the full spectrum of cancer care at University Hospitals.