What is The CHEM Center for Radiation Oncology?
CHEM, INC. was incorporated in 1981 by community hospitals north of Boston to investigate and develop shared programs to enhance service to their patients. This innovative concept of sharing resources is now considered the model of healthcare delivery. Over 50% of cancer patients will receive radiation oncology to treat their disease. Therapy is delivered, on average, for four weeks. Prior to the opening of the CHEM Center, patients would be required to drive significant distances to downtown locations, or be inconvenienced by long waiting times at more local sites. The CHEM Center was designed to provide its patients with “downtown” expertise in a convenient setting, offering ample parking and a user-friendly facility.
