Northwestern Medicine uses the latest research and advanced technology to offer patients a variety of cancer treatment options.
There are more than 200 different types of cancer that can develop in any organ of the body. In some cases, more than one type of cancer develops in a single part of the body. Our specialists provide consultations to lay out all the cancer treatment options available for you and work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Our multidisciplinary cancer care team* will work with you to determine the best cancer treatment option for you depending on a number of factors, including:
Our board-certified oncologists offer expertise in state-of-the art therapies, leading-edge medical, surgical and radiation oncology treatment options, as well as research, clinical trials and diagnostic services.
There are a variety of cancer treatment options, depending on the location and severity of the cancer.
What Is Surgical Oncology?
Surgical procedures offer the best chance to stop many types of cancer, and can also be used to diagnose, stage and support other cancer treatments.
What Is Radiation Oncology?
Radiation therapy makes use of carefully regulated and targeted doses of radiation to kill cancer cells.
What Is Medical Oncology?
Medical oncologists oversee your cancer treatment plan to help you determine what cancer therapies may be the most beneficial for you.
Our cancer centers offer a variety of progressive cancer treatment options, including:
In the spirit of keeping you well-informed, some of the physician(s) and/or individual(s) identified are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations. They have selected our facilities as places where they want to treat and care for their private patients.
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