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New England Cancer Specialists to See First Patients at Rock Row

Written by Seth Blanchard on . Posted in News.

New England Cancer Specialists to Celebrate Phase One Opening of New Rock Row Health Campus

Media Invited to Attend Ribbon Cutting for Medical Oncology and Infusion Areas

When: Tuesday, February, 18 | 7:15 AM
Where: 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME 04092

New England Cancer Specialists (NECS) will celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of its new Rock Row Infusion and Medical Oncology Suite, marking a major milestone in its four-year journey to expand access to world-class cancer care in Maine. This first phase provides patients with a state-of-the-art, comfortable, and efficient space designed for healing.

Available Interviews:

  • Dr. Chiara Battelli, President
  • Claire Cote, Chief Operations Officer
  • Dr. Christian Thomas, Director of Clinical Research, Oncologist
  • Michele Whidden, Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Media are invited to attend the event, tour the new space, and speak with physicians and leadership about what this expansion means for cancer care in Maine.

Why It Matters:

“This new facility allows NECS to advance its mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting the staff and clinicians who provide it.” said Claire Cote, Chief Operations Officer at New England Cancer Specialists. “This facility represents more than just new walls and larger rooms—it represents our relentless commitment to fighting cancer with everything we have.”

“While we may not be able to remove the stress associated with a new cancer diagnosis, we will bring hope and many of the services that a cancer patient may need, in one location,” said Dr. Battelli, President of New England Cancer Specialists. “As we open our doors, we take on a renewed responsibility—to be a strong partner with our patients, and a more aggressive opponent of cancer.”

What’s Next:

  • Phase Two (May 2025): Opening of the Center for Breast Health, Surgery, High-Risk Cancer Genetics, Survivorship, Nutrition, and Counseling.
  • Phase Three (June 2025): Opening of Radiation Oncology, completing the full vision of the Rock Row campus as a comprehensive cancer care destination.

RSVP & Media Inquiries:

For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Seth Blanchard

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