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Why Choose Cancer Care at OSF HealthCare?

Choosing the right cancer care partner can be one of the most important decisions you ever make. OSF HealthCare knows that when it comes to cancer, you expect highly skilled specialists who know how to deliver coordinated, compassionate cancer care with top-notch expertise.

Our experts are part of a multidisciplinary team. The team is made up of cancer professionals, from surgeons to dietitians to oncologists to nurse navigators and financial navigators. They are part of an integrated health care network of eight dedicated cancer centers and 15 hospitals. Each cancer center is connected to the same electronic medical record.

Our Expertise

A cancer diagnosis is complex and heavy. It takes a whole team of experts to walk with you, to fight with you and to stand shoulder to shoulder with you so you never carry the burden alone.

OSF HealthCare takes a multidisciplinary approach to care. We put the most highly skilled professionals to work for you from the very beginning. From oncologists and clinical experts at the top of their field to financial and insurance experts to customized diet and nutrition guidance to nurse navigators who will coordinate all of your appointments, we are committed to supporting every part of you – mind, body and spirit.

Culture of Excellence

Our team is backed by the clinical excellence of a highly accredited and nationally recognized cancer care system. Receiving care from an accredited or certified facility offers you confidence in the quality and safety of the services you receive.

Our integrated care team of expert specialists collaboratively design a custom treatment plan for each patient. This team meets regularly to review specific patient cases to ensure no detail is missed and each treatment plan is refined and personalized.

Compassionate Cancer Care

We’re committed to delivering highly personalized and compassionate cancer care. Our full array of support services provides an integrative care approach for your mind, body and spirit. From clinical support services including nurse navigation, to support you might not expect from a health care system like nutrition guidance, behavioral health support and financial navigation, we’ll take care of it all.

From the minute you receive your cancer diagnosis, we are committed to making you feel more supported than ever before. The support continues from diagnosis to treatment to recovery, with survivorship programs and services.

A Destination for World-Class Cancer Care and Research

There’s a reason we say cancer is a battle. It’s a complex disease that calls on you and every member of your care team to fight. And fight we will.

OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute, based in Peoria, offers our patients access to the most transformative technology in the country, from diagnostic imaging to treatments. OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute is among fewer than 40 institutes in the country to offer proton therapy and only the second in Illinois.

The OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute is home to the OSF Breakthrough Treatment Center, where we provide individuals battling the most difficult-to-treat cancers access to the most promising medical breakthroughs, novel therapies and clinical trials from around the world.

The OSF Breakthrough Treatment Centers allows our patients to have access to early, phase 1 clinical trials. These clinical trials are the most groundbreaking and hard-to-access, and offer our patients a sense of purpose and hope for future patients.

When you choose OSF HealthCare for your cancer care, you can feel comforted that your care team will have access to brand new technologies, world-renowned physicians, infrastructure and research from around the world.

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Our Cancer Programs
No matter where you are on your journey, our cancer specialists are committed to walking with you. From highly specialized cancer treatments to support for your family and everything in between, we’ll take care of it all.
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Our Locations
OSF HealthCare provides cancer care at locations throughout Illinois and Michigan. From dedicated cancer centers, to cancer care at each of our 15 hospitals, our integrated network of cancer specialists provide options for everyone.
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Our Nurse Navigator Team
癌症治疗有限公司mes with multiple appointments across a variety of specialties. Your nurse navigator will be with you every step of the way, offering education, advocacy and a single point of contact for you and your family.

Blogs

Cancer Diagnosis Blog
Questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis
Cancer can be overwhelming. Knowing what questions to ask helps you understand your diagnosis and treatment options.
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How to tell family and friends you have cancer
How and when you talk about your cancer diagnosis is personal, including what and whether you share on social media.
Cancer Treatment Stress Blog
Dealing with cancer treatment stress
A cancer diagnosis can lead to anxiety. Managing stress, staying organized and working with a nurse navigator can help.