Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy and Other Options

We deliver medical oncology therapies through a vein (infusion) in a special clinic called an infusion suite. UMass Memorial infusion suites are located throughout Central Massachusetts and beyond, making it easier to receive care closer to home. Oncology-certified nurses coordinate treatments and provide attentive monitoring for a safe, comfortable experience.

Some locations have spacious, private treatment areas with large windows, panoramic views and a healing garden. You may also be able to receive therapies on Saturdays. Patients with urgent needs can often receive care within one business day.

Our Chemotherapy and Medical Oncology Services

The treatment type that is right for you depends on the diagnosis and severity. Your personalized care plan may include:

• Bone marrow transplant: Replaces nonfunctioning blood-producing cells with ones from a healthy donor  
   
• CAR-T cell therapy: Immunotherapy that uses modified T-cells to treat certain blood cancers
   
• Chemotherapy: Uses drugs or other substances to halt rapidly multiplying cells 
   
• Immunotherapy: Helps the body recognize and attack cancer using modified immune system cells 
   
• Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC): Circulates a heated solution through the abdominal area to treat certain gastrointestinal cancers
   
• Targeted therapy: Uses drugs or other substances that attack proteins responsible for helping cancer cells grow and spread