Learning you have cancer is difficult. It’s a challenging time when you turn to what gives you strength – your family, friends, faith and the cancer experts at OSF HealthCare.
Our Mission at OSF HealthCare – to serve with the greatest care and love – is more than a statement. It’s what gives us strength and guides us in designing the personalized care you need for your mind, body and spirit.
With us, you’ll have a trusted team of top cancer specialists with the latest technology and the most advanced treatments every step of the way.
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When it comes to cancer treatment, you don't need a one-size-fits-all approach to care. Your journey begins with your primary care provider, who can answer questions and connect you to the cancer care that’s right for you, right there in your community.
The OSF Moeller Cancer Center on the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center is designed to give you the best cancer care possible. The care and support provided in a relaxing environment meets your physical, mental and spiritual needs.
Our ongoing investment in technology means you'll have access to the latest diagnostic tools and treatments in the region, keeping you close to home and family. We will be here for you – from diagnosis through treatments and recovery.
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You'll receive personalized care close to home at the OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center at OSF HealthCare Sacred Heart Medical Center.
We are the only full-service cancer center in Vermilion County offering nationally recognized cancer treatment with medical oncology and radiation oncology in one convenient location. You'll find a team working together to bring you and your family the best possible outcome in a spirit of compassion, comfort and love.
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OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center & Medical Group has maintained a long-standing relationship with Green Bay Oncology to provide cancer services in Delta County.
Together, the care team works closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, then manage and alter your plan as needed throughout the course of treatment.
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center on the campus of OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center offers a holistic approach to cancer treatment.
The center offers a broad spectrum of treatment options for the management of benign and malignant tumors and has private bedrooms and sunlit spaces for chemotherapy treatment and the latest in medical oncology and radiation oncology.
The center and its programs are nationally recognized and accredited for providing the highest level of care available.
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You'll receive personalized cancer care close to home at OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center.
Together, the care team works closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, then manage and alter your plan as needed throughout the course of treatment.
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The Fox River Cancer Center on the campus of OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center offers compassionate care combined with superior medical and technical services – all designed to help you face the physical and emotional demands of meeting this disease head-on.
Together, the care team works closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, then manage and alter your plan as needed throughout the course of treatment.
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The OSF Cancer Center at OSF HealthCare Saint James – John W. Albrecht Center offers compassionate, individualized care.
Together, the care team works closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, then manages and alters that plan as needed throughout the course of treatment.
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Our care teams at the Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center provide innovative, personalized cancer care from diagnosis through treatment.
We offer the latest, most effective technologies and are proud to be the first radiation oncology department in the Rockford area to obtain American College of Radiology Certification.
We are also the only cancer center in the region to be triple-accredited in oncology practice for overall cancer care, medical oncology and radiation oncology.
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Complete Cancer Care
We’re dedicated to not only providing you the best treatment, but the best quality of life. Our board-certified oncologists, nurses, patient navigators, social workers, pastoral care team and dietitians are focused on your physical, mental and spiritual needs throughout your journey.
Why Our Patients Choose Us
Bud
OSF HealthCare patient
When you think life has given up on you, don’t give up. Keep your faith.
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Brandie
OSF HealthCare patient
Everybody has a purpose. Mine is my children. That's why it's personal.
View Brandie's StoryAre You at Risk?
Your style of living, habits and family history can all play a role in your cancer risk. The first step to preventing cancer is understanding your risk.
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OSF HealthCare offers a complete range of medical imaging and testing for detecting and treating cancer.
You have full access to these diagnostic capabilities, allowing for faster exam times and results. These services include:
- 3D digital mammography
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- CT Scan – 64 slice, low-dosage
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Fluoroscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- MRI
- MRI – guided breast biopsy
- PET scan
- Ultrasound
The stage of a cancer indicates how much cancer there is and how far it has spread. The staging of a cancer is one of the most important things to know when deciding on treatment options.
Most cancers are staged and can have a value of 1, 2, 3 or 4. This is based on if the cancer is still contained in the area where it began, has started to spread into nearby tissues or organs or has spread to more distant tissues or organs (metastasized).
Stage 1 is the earliest stage. It usually means the cancer is still contained in the place it first started and hasn't spread. Stage 4 is the most advanced stage. In this stage, the cancer has spread from the primary site to other parts of the body.
Some cancers don’t have a staging system as it was found after it spread from an unknown primary site. In these instances, the cancer is at least a Stage 2.
Some cancer treatments, such as radiation, chemotherapy and biotherapy, have side effects. Side effects happen when the treatment, in trying to kill the cancer cells, kills healthy cells. Not everyone has side effects, and side effects depend on the type of cancer and treatment. Side effects usually go away when treatment ends.
Common side effects include:
- Blood problems
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Hair loss
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Vomiting
