MaineHealth Cancer Care Network reaches patients where they live
Official title: MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) and NCORP Activities across the Lifespan
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11543480 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Maine-based program aims to bring cancer care closer to home by coordinating care across local hospitals and clinics for adults and children with cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | August 13, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $978,001 |
| NIH project number | 4UG1CA239771-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11543480 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include adults and children with cancer in Maine treated across MHCCN facilities who need coordinated, localized care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside Maine or those not seeking care within MHCCN facilities may not directly benefit from these activities.
What this research studies
This grant supports expanding and coordinating cancer care through the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network to ensure patients receive the right care in the right place. It builds on existing NCORP-like activities to improve access, delivery, and outcomes for both adult and pediatric cancer patients across Maine. The approach involves multi-tier strategies with hospitals, clinics, and community partners to streamline treatment, surveillance, and supportive services for families affected by cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in Maine could experience easier access to timely, coordinated cancer care closer to home.
How similar studies have gone: Similar regional care coordination models have improved access and timeliness of cancer care in other regions, with positive patient experiences.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Remick, Scot C — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Remick, Scot C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.