Norris Cotton Cancer Center • Keene

Kingsbury Pavilion
Cheshire Medical Center
580-590 Court Street
Keene, New Hampshire 03431
(603) 354-5400

Norris Cotton Cancer Center • Keene at Kingsbury Pavilion provides comprehensive cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery services to the residents of southwestern New Hampshire, as well as to the neighboring communities in northern Massachusetts and southeastern Vermont.

As a regional location of Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Kingsbury Pavilion has full access to the research knowledge, clinical expertise, and clinical trials of Norris Cotton Cancer Center while offering personalized cancer care close to home.

Medical Staff

• Mary Chamberlin, MD
• Steven S. Larmon, MD
• James M. Nickerson, MD
• Jill Winslow, MD

Directions

• Traveling East from Vermont (I-91) Via Route 9E: Take Exit 3 off Route I-91 to Route 9 east. After the exit go to the opposite side of the rotary and travel approximately 15 miles on Route 9 toward Keene. At the second stop light take a left onto Routes 10 and 12. Proceed beyond the overpass until you see the "H" at Maple Avenue on your right. Take a right onto Maple Avenue and proceed to the Court St intersection. Turn right at this traffic light. The medical campus is approximately 1.5 miles down Court St on your right.
• Traveling South from Vermont/Hanover, NH Via I-91: Take I-91 South to exit 5. Coming off the exit ramp turn left. After 1/4 mile, turn right onto Route 5 and go for one mile. Follow the signs to Route 123. Exit left and go under the railway bridge and over the river bridge. At the dead end, turn right onto Route 12. Follow Route 12 approximately 14 miles to Keene. Look for the Maple Ave exit on your right. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Maple Ave and follow to the first traffic signal at the Court St intersection. Take a right onto Court Stand go approximately 1.5 miles. The medical campus is on your right.
• Traveling North from Massachusetts Via Route 12: Take Route 12 north from Routes 140 and 2. In Keene Route 12 becomes Main St. Proceed along Main St to the traffic circle in front of the church. Court St is the first right after the church. Look for the "H" and exit onto Court St. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles. The medical campus is on your left.
• Traveling North from Massachusetts Via Route 10: The first stop light in Keene is at the intersection of Routes 101, 12 and 10. Take a left and proceed for 1/2 mile to the next traffic light. Take a right at this intersection. Proceed over the overpass and beyond until you come to the "H" at Maple Ave. Turn right onto Maple Ave and go to the traffic light at the Court St intersection. Turn right at this light and proceed down Court St for approximately 1.5 miles. The medical campus is on your right.
• Traveling West from Boston: Go north on Route 128 (I-95) to Route 2 west. Follow Route 2W to Route 140 North. Take Route 140 North to Route 12 and follow 12 to Keene. At the first traffic light, Route 12 intersects with Route 101. Go directly through this intersection and follow Main St to the traffic circle in front of the church. Court St is the first right after the church. Look for the "H" and exit onto Court St. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles. The medical campus is on your left.
• Traveling West from Manchester/Nashua Via Route 101: Take Route 101 West from Nashua/Bedford. At the second set of traffic lights in Keene take a right onto Main St. Follow Main St up to the traffic circle in front of the church. Court St is the first right after the church. Look for the "H" and exit onto Court St. Proceed for approximately 1.5 miles. The medical campus is on your left.
• Traveling West from Concord, NH Via Route 9: Take Route 9 West from Concord to Route 12 North. On Route 12 look for the "H" at Maple Ave and turn right. Take this to the first traffic light, the Court St intersection. Turn right. The medical campus is on your right approximately 1.5 miles down Court St.

Cancer Programs/Services

Radiation Oncology

• Board-certified radiation oncologist
  
• Consultation services for cancer diagnoses
  
• Treatment planning with CT scanner and ADAC computer system
  
• IMRT (intensity-modulated radiation therapy)
  
• Simulation
  
• Radiation therapy with Varian linear accelerator
  

Medical Oncology

• Four board-certified hematologists/oncologists
  
• Consultation services for hematological illnesses and cancer diagnoses
  
• Bone marrow biopsy
  
• Oncology nurse-certified nursing professionals
  
• Chemotherapy infusion
  
• Clinical trials
  
• Education and support
• Chemotherapy infusion
  
• Wound management
  
• Symptom management
  
• End-of-life care
  

Surgical Oncology

• General surgeons and surgical specialists to treat the variety of cancer types
  
• Sentinel node biopsy for breast and melanoma
  
• Implantation of vascular access devices for chemotherapy infusion
  

Palliative Care

• Consultation services by a physician, nurse, social worker, and clergy member
  
• Symptom management
  
• Decision making regarding end-of-life care
  
• Education to promote the understanding of the disease process
  
• Assistance with advanced care planning
  
• Referral to hospice care
  

Cancer Screening

• Breast and cervical cancer screening program
  
• Clinical breast exam
  
• Mammography
  
• Pap tests
  
• Rectal/pelvic exam
  
• Stool hemacult testing
  
• Prostate screening (fall)
  
• Dermatology screening (spring)
  

Support Groups

• Prostate cancer support group
  
• MAPS support group for patients
  
• Cancer Survivors Day
  
• American Cancer Society:
  
  • Relay for Life
    
  • Man to Man
    
  • Reach to Recovery
    
  • Road to Recovery
    
  • We Can Weekend
    
  • Adventure Weekend for Women with Breast Cancer
    
  • Daffodil Days