Building upon a career in oncology that includes eight years as a medical oncologist and oncology director at Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods in Santa Rosa, California, Dr. Peter Brett recently accepted a position with the Commonwealth Health Care Corp (CHCC) in the American commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. With Dr. Peter Brett’s arrival, CHCC has greatly expanded its oncology services.
The largest island in the Northern Mariana chain, Saipan also supports the most full-time residents. However, CHCC (the biggest healthcare organization on Saipan) had long lacked comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services. In the summer of 2019, the organization spearheaded staff and operational growth to introduce a range of new oncological testing and treatment modalities.
CHCC is expanding with CAT-scans and other diagnostic/monitoring technology as well as treatment methods that include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapy. Working with patients over time, it can assess tumor evolution and address any side effects of treatment.
Dr. Peter Brett 