Western Connecticut Health Network and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have announced a new cancer care collaboration that will integrate MSK medical and radiation oncologists and care practices with the existing cancer program at the Norwalk Hospital.

This is the first time Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors will be leading cancer services within another hospital's cancer program outside of New York State.  Hospital officials say residents of Fairfield County will have accelerated access to the newest cancer treatment options, including clinical trials.

All six of Norwalk Hospital's current medical and radiation oncologists have joined MSK’s medical staff.  Each year, 700 patients are newly diagnosed at Norwalk Hospital with cancer.

Current patient of Norwalk Hospital/Western Connecticut Medical Group will continue to receive two bills where applicable; one bill for the physician’s professional services (including MSK physicians) and one bill for clinical services (lab, radiology, chemotherapy).