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Run the 2024 Boston Marathon® with Team South Shore Health!

All fundraising will support behavioral health or cancer care services and programs on the South Shore.
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First Colonoscopy? Here are the Steps to Prep and What to Expect

Your primary care provider has recommended you have your first colonoscopy. Mandeep Saund, MD answers frequently asked questions and explains why colorectal screening is so important for the prevention and early detection of cancer.
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Sarah K May, MD

Sarah May, MD

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

I'm a Senior Network Physician practicing at Dana-Farber Community Cancer Care in Weymouth. I am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.  I received my BA from Oberlin College and my MD from Tufts University School of Medicine.  I did my training in Internal Medicine at Boston City Hospital and her Hematology-Oncology training at New England Medical Center. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, music and outdoor pursuits.

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Christopher T Ducko, MD

Dr. Chris Ducko, Thoracic Surgeon

Locations

Boston, MA
Weymouth, MA
Weymouth, MA
Bio

I enjoy taking care of my patients and including their families and the entire treatment team in the process. 

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The Smith Family: A Special Life, A Peaceful End

As a terminal disease spread, Roy made it clear that he wanted to be at home when he passed away. The Smith family turned to Hospice of the South Shore for help.
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Mammography

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that is used to detect and evaluate breast changes. Mammograms, in conjunction with breast examinations by a health professional and monthly breast self-exams, are the best means of detecting breast disease at its earliest stages. All of our mammography centers...

Ron Y Shiloh, MD

Dr. Ron Shiloh

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

Board Certification: Radiation Oncology, 2013

Fellowship: Harvard Palliative Medicine Program, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Massachusetts General Hospital, Palliative Medicine

Residency: Harvard Combined Medicine-Pediatrics Program, Internal Medicine Northwestern University, Radiation Oncology

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

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South Shore Health: Giving Back Together Through Third-Party Fundraising

We need your help! Host a third-party fundraiser to benefit any of the various service lines or programs at South Shore Health.
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Jennifer B Turchetta, CNP, CPNP, DNP

Jennifer Turchetta

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

My mission is to provide comprehensive care and holistic support to patients throughout their cancer journey.

With over a decade of service in healthcare, I have expertise in clinical practice, research, and patient-centered care. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UMASS Worcester. My experience ranges across inpatient and outpatient settings, including hematology, oncology, clinical research, medical/surgical care, and primary care.  Outside work, I enjoy sailing and spending time with my family including our dog Una. 

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Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology—also called radiation therapy—uses high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. Radiation therapy is a part of treatment for about two-thirds of patients with cancer. While it may be used alone as treatment, it is often combined with...