Yuma Regional Cancer Center Opens

YUMA, Ariz. — A comprehensive cancer center has officially opened to provide cancer-care services in the southwestern Arizona region.
The Yuma Regional Cancer Center, opened July 30, is a 38,000-square-foot freestanding facility located across the street from the Yuma Regional Medical Center. The center provides services such as oncology, pharmacy, massage therapy and open, semi-private and private infusion rooms. The site is also an American Cancer Society Resource Center and offers hematology, a rehabilitation center, a pain management program and a comprehensive research program with an emphasis on collaborative genetic treatment.

“The new Yuma Regional Cancer Center truly is owned by this community,” said Camie Overton, the medical center’s CEO, in a statement. “The ideas and feedback of cancer center patients and their families were valued and incorporated into the plans to bring comprehensive cancer care to Yuma. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this facility and this program. From our oncologists to our architect, builders, administration, staff and community members, this is a dream come true.”

The facility is on its way to hiring an estimated 60, full-time staff members within the next five years. Already on-hand are five medical oncologists and two radiation oncologists, in addition to a number of care providers, including a physicist, infusion nurses, radiation therapists, nurse navigators, pharmacy staff, clinical assistants and lab staff.

The Yuma Regional Cancer Center building was designed by Scottsdale, Ariz.-based ARCHSOL and built by Salt Lake City-based Okland Construction in conjunction with general contractor Merrill-Walker Builders of Yuma.

The facility’s cancer care program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as well as the American College of Radiology. Yuma’s cancer program has been a part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network since December 2012 and can offer patients and doctors access to the advanced medical information and physician collaboration.