Walker Center for Cancer Care
It’s one of cancer’s greatest enemies—something new.
New treatments and technologies have always helped level the playing field with cancer. As our community’s destination for complete cancer care, Samaritan’s Walker Center for Cancer Care offers cutting-edge treatments and supportive services delivered by an integrated team. Simply put, the Walker Center offers the one thing cancer patients need most: new hope.
Samaritan is proudly affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center—widely recognized as one of the best cancer centers in the nation—for its medical oncology services.
Cancer care at the Walker Center
The Walker Center for Cancer Care is focused on providing you and your loved ones cancer care that serves your needs every step of the way. From radiation therapy to palliative care, our team provides a range of services to care for patients who have received a cancer diagnosis, all in one place. The Walker Center’s oncology offering includes:
- Radiation Therapy
- Medical Oncology & Hematology
- Patient Navigation Services
- Palliative Care
- Breast Cancer Care
- Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
Medical Oncology & Hematology
Our medical oncology and hematology professionals provide diagnosis and treatment for patients dealing with all types of cancers and blood disorders. We are proudly affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center—widely recognized as one of the best cancer centers in the nation—for medical oncology services.
Radiation Therapy
We are proud to offer patients leading-edge, evidence-based radiation therapy with the help of a state-of-the-art Varian True Beam linear accelerator and a compassionate and talented staff. Dr. Justin Budnik, our Radiation Oncologist, can treat all types of cancer and some non-cancerous conditions.
Patient Navigation Services
Learning about a cancer diagnosis is a difficult, confusing and anxious experience. You and your family will have questions and concerns about your health, and you may need help to get the care you need. Fortunately, the Walker Center has a nurse navigator on staff to help all patients and families clarify and understand the many aspects of diagnosis and treatment.
Early Lung Cancer Screening Program
Knowing that lung cancer rates in the North Country are among the highest in New York State, our radiologists, pulmonologists, surgeons and other specialists have teamed up to offer this program. Community members can take advantage of this program even if they are symptom-free. The criteria for screening is based on smoking history.
Advanced Technology
Our $3 million Varian TruBeam linear accelerator is one of the most precise in the region, delivering radiation therapy with speed and accuracy to target cancer without damaging healthy tissue around it.
This advanced technology delivers a higher dose of radiation, potentially shortening treatment time. It also utilizes a new, top-of-the-line CT scanner which maps out the area being treated with incredible accuracy, helping us to create precise treatment plans and administer targeted radiation therapy.
Coordinated Patient Support Services
Patient navigation services, social workers, financial counseling, nutrition counseling, spiritual care and hospice, all in one place.
Spacious, Semi-Private Infusion Treatment Area
Electronic reclining chairs, individual entertainment stations and seating for family and caregivers, all overlooking a rooftop healing garden.
Centralized Location
Dedicated on-site parking and a covered, private entrance improve convenience for patients who require daily or weekly treatment visits.
Medical Education Board Room
Designed to host meetings, trainings and educational seminars.
Karen Ernest: Music Lover and Cancer Survivor
Proudly offering Mohs surgery for skin cancer.
Depending on the skin cancer and its location, Mohs surgery offers the highest tumor clearance rate and the smallest incisions for patients. Many studies put the success rate for Mohs surgery as high as 99%.
Meet Our Medical Team
Contact the Walker Center for Cancer Care
Walker Center for Cancer Care
Use the Sherman St. entrance to access parking and enter the Walker Center.
830 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
P. 315-785-4673
F. 315-788-4248
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