Long Beach Memorial has announced the opening of the MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute (TCI) at the new Todd Cancer Pavilion, which boasts a blend of cutting-edge technology, leading physicians and breakthrough therapies. MemorialCare says that TCI will focus on individualized treatment, the latest research protocols, and a caring team around each of their patients.

But just as important, they say, the TCI team helps patients and families by providing a sense of wellness at every stage of the cancer journey, making both physical and emotional well-being a reality.

The doors of the 64,000-square-foot pavilion will officially be open later in July – bringing outpatient cancer care to the Long Beach community under one roof – in the newest cancer pavilion in the region.

The first public unveiling of the Todd Cancer Pavilion will be on Saturday, June 29 from 10am – 1pm, where community members can get sneak peak tours – before it officially opens later in July – and hear from experts who work in the Todd Cancer Pavilion. There will be cancer education and awareness booths, tours throughout the day, with the last tour at 12:45pm. Light refreshments will be served and the event and parking is free. The first 200 people will also get a free Todd Cancer Pavilion commemorative shirt.

The tour starts in the spacious two-story lobby of the Todd Cancer Pavilion. Upstairs on the second floor is the MemorialCare Breast Center and the Women’s Specialty Center – an entire floor dedicated to women’s cancer care for breast and gynecologic cancer patients. The second floor also houses the Cancer Risk & Prevention Program where patients at-risk for cancer due to a family history of cancer, are assessed for risk factors, and are then provided counseling regarding their actual risk profile.

The Community Resource Center is also available on the second floor for patients and families to get much needed information and support. The TCI’s leading research program also can be found here, where the latest research protocols, and access to hundreds of clinical trials, will be at every patient’s fingertips.

The third floor of the Todd Cancer Pavilion houses the Cancer Specialty Center, which is home to multi-disciplinary cancer programs for lung, colorectal, urinary, pancreatic and liver cancers. Large consultation rooms are available for doctor-patient conversations and all exam rooms are equipped with the latest technology, while keeping the patient’s comfort in mind with windows or skylights in each room.

The Ambulatory Infusion Center (AIC) is among the most family centered, as well as newest infusion center in the area. The AIC is a leader in its class with 36 infusion bays that have retractable doors – allowing patients to be social and chat with their neighbor during infusion therapy, or providing privacy by closing a sliding door. Each infusion room has a window, a skylight view or a garden view. The roof-top garden allows patients and their families to enjoy the fresh air and find a peaceful place to relax and unwind.

The final hub of the Todd Cancer Pavilion is the Integrated Cancer Medicine Program – a place where the care team promotes wellness in mind, body and spirit by providing complimentary therapies, such as massage, yoga and Tai Chi, while a rehab gym helps fatigued chemo patients work with physical therapists to get their strength back. Nurse navigators, a mind-body oncology coach, and a financial counselor are all here to support patients and their families through their cancer treatment. Future plans include a cooking island to demonstrate healthy eating recipes, acupuncture, and psychosocial and survivorship research.