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Cancer Treatment Options
The St. Francis Cancer Center provides many special procedures, enabling patients to have all their treatments at St. Francis. Your physician and health care team will work with you to determine the most effective treatment for you.
We offer the latest in cancer treatment, including:
Radiation Oncology
A majority of cancer patients are treated with radiation therapy at some point during their disease. Sophisticated equipment and treatment techniques treat even the rarest types of cancer, relieve adverse symptoms and improve quality of life. In addition, highly accurate state-of-the-art equipment lets staff members tailor each patient’s treatment. This technology allows our treatment team the accuracy to deliver a higher radiation dose to the tumor while avoiding or giving a lower dose to the normal tissues.
Chemotherapy, Transfusion and IV Support
Chemotherapy is medication used to treat many different types of cancers. There are many forms of therapy; most are given intravenously, while a few can be taken by mouth or by other methods.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy strengthens the body’s natural immune system. A strong, healthy immune system defends the body against infections, helps it recognize and kill cells that have become cancerous and generally keeps the body in good repair. Most of the time, immunotherapy will be used with other cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. The type and stage of cancer will determine whether the physician will recommend immunotherapy as part of a cancer treatment plan.
Contact the St. Francis Cancer Center
For appointments and general information, call (952) 428-2031.