Oncology

The CNR Strong program is a program we offer for free cancer screenings. This service is available to you if you are uninsured, underinsured or undeserved, and can be received at West Valley Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Medical Center.

Our oncology nurse navigators serve as advocates and educators for you. They facilitate communication between your entire care team, help you coordinate appointments and transportation and address any other barriers you may face along the way.

Nurse navigators can help by:

• Advocating for your needs and connecting you to helpful resources, including rehabilitation services and complementary therapies
• Creating a personalized experience during your appointments, evaluating your medical needs and communicating that information to your doctor
• Providing education on your treatment options and clinical trial availability for your cancer type
• Supporting you emotionally as you make decisions about your care

In addition to screening for breast cancer and colon cancer, we offer different types of treatments to provide the cancer care that's right for you. Our options include brachytherapy, chemotherapy, radiation oncology and surgical oncology.

This common type of infusion therapy uses medication to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. In some cases, more than one type of chemotherapy medication may be administered at a time, as some drugs are more successful together.

Chemotherapy can be administered in several different ways, including through the mouth, muscles, veins or spinal canal.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays to try and prevent cancerous cells from multiplying and growing. The goal of radiation therapy is to stop or slow the growth of the tumor, hopefully destroying it in the process.

Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation, applies radiation directly in and around cancer cells. The goal of this type of radiation is to kill cancer cells while sparing surrounding organs from excessive radiation.

After cancer is detected, our surgeons are often able to remove the tumor by performing surgery.

Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery to provide potential benefits that can include less scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery period.

Fighting cancer takes a team

HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.

Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (844) 706-8773.