WakeMed Cancer Care Treats 10,000 Patients

RALEIGH, N.C. (September 4, 2024) – Today marks a significant stride in WakeMed’s mission of improving the health and well-being of the community as WakeMed Cancer Care has now supported and served 10,000 patients with high-quality cancer services — from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and survivorship.

WakeMed Cancer Care was established in 2022 to help address an unmet need for comprehensive oncology services in Wake County, and its impact and growth has been truly remarkable. From day one, the multidisciplinary WakeMed Cancer Care team has been committed to enhancing access to coordinated inpatient and outpatient oncology care and services in our community. In just two years’ time, the WakeMed Cancer Care team has:

• supported 10,000 unique patients
• managed 54,800+ patient visits to date
• completed 1,000+ cancer genetic appointments
• grown to 80+ staff and providers
• expanded to two locations with a third set to open in 2025

"WakeMed Cancer Care continues its steadfast resolve towards improving access to high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to patients and families,” said Vijay Chaudhary, MD, Chief of Oncology for WakeMed Cancer Care. “It is humbling to see scores of patients who have trusted us for management of their complex cancer and blood disorders. WakeMed Cancer Care remains committed in its mission to bridge inequities and disparities in cancer care for ALL patients we serve."

WakeMed Cancer Care’s first outpatient practice location opened near WakeMed Raleigh Campus in August 2022, followed by a second location in Cary just two months later. The expansion continues as a third location in North Raleigh is set to open in early 2025.

Backed by expert oncologists, hematologists, surgical specialists and caring support staff, WakeMed Cancer Care specializes in thoracic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and breast oncology. The team also provides care for other types of cancer and the full spectrum of hematology disorders.

Dr. Chaudhary adds that WakeMed’s multidisciplinary care team has been at the forefront in the provision of emerging treatment options and advancements in cancer—from intravesical immunotherapy for bladder cancer and radiotheranostics for prostate/GI cancers alongside other newly approved treatment paradigms.

For more information about WakeMed’s cancer services, visit www.wakemed.org/cure. For medical referrals, appointments, and consultations, call 919-350-CURE (2873).

About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed is a not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. WakeMed’s 1,003-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, eight emergency departments, a dedicated Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, two exceptional Trauma Centers—a Level I Trauma Center in Raleigh and a Level III Trauma Center in Cary, and more than 165 physician and physical therapy practice offices. WakeMed’s mission-driven team includes more than 11,400 employees, 1,200 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 800 physicians and advanced practice providers with WakeMed Physician Practices—all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org or follow WakeMed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagramand LinkedIn.

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