Community Cancer Center History
Prior to 1980, radiation therapy was not readily available to cancer patients in this area. Roseburg residents had to travel substantial distances each day or secure lodging away from home in order to receive radiation treatments. This created a financial and physical hardship for many seriously ill individuals. Recognizing the need, a group of community leaders decided to do something for the cancer victims in their own hometown. Their efforts resulted in the creation of the Community Cancer Foundation. The Community Cancer Foundation is a private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3), community-owned organization with a voluntary Board of Trustees whose members serve without pay.
In December of 1980, the Community Cancer Foundation opened the doors of the newly constructed Community Cancer Center (CCC). The Community Cancer Center is a freestanding, not-for-profit radiation therapy facility operating under the authority and direction of the Foundation. For over two decades, the CCC has provided thousands of area residents with the means to receive radiation therapy treatments close to home in a modern, safe, and friendly environment. In 2009 we moved into our beautiful new 39,000 square foot comprehensive cancer center located at 2880 NW Stewart Parkway, here in Roseburg. Located next to Mercy Medical Center, this new facility houses the various cancer care services under one roof.
The Community Cancer Center in Roseburg, Oregon is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer..
What does this mean for the people of Roseburg?
Accreditation is only awarded to organizations that meet the very high criteria of each nationally recognized accrediting agency. This includes having on-site inspections / reviews by teams of radiation oncologists, medical physicists and surgeons as determined by the accrediting organization. Their reports are then reviewed by a panel of experts who can make a recommendation for accreditation. We are proud to hold full accreditation status and were the first radiation therapy center in Oregon to achieve ACR accreditation.
