Cancer Care

The first step in supporting you is preventing cancer or detecting it early enough for successful treatment. That’s why we offer the following screening and imaging services: 

• Advanced imaging that enables precise detection of even the smallest tumors. Imaging is non-invasive or minimally invasive. Some examples include 3D mammography, MRIs, PET/CT scans, molecular imaging, radiomics, and endoscopies. 
• Lab tests to detect or indicate the possibility of cancer. 
• Cancer staging, which uses a scoring system to indicate the size, location, and extent of your cancer to help guide treatment decisions.

You can rest assured knowing you’re getting care from highly qualified cancer specialists with reputations and experience that rival those of physicians in academic medical centers. Our cancer care specialists work together with one mission: to help you fight cancer and win. In addition to our expert physicians, your team includes: 

• Registered dietician
• Research and clinical trials coordinator
• Manager of psychosocial services (care manager)
• Clinic director
• Oncology certified nurses
• Radiation therapists

One of the hallmarks of Adventist Health is that we care for not only your physical well-being, but also your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. We call this whole-person care, and nowhere is it more beneficial than in cancer care. From diagnosis through survivorship, cancer can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and mental health. Between the feelings of vulnerability, worrying over decisions, and enduring any side effects of treatment, the journey can be challenging for even the strongest patients. That’s why everyone on your care team will support the whole you and why we offer a range of services help, including: 

• Spiritual support from chaplains 
• Emotional support from social workers 
• Support groups and classes with other cancer patients, hosted by mental health professionals, or other care providers 
• Physical therapists and dietitians to help relieve side effects and assist in your recovery 
• Relaxation therapies such as acupuncture and massage webinars and seminars 
• Patient resource room with comprehensive information about cancer and support services 
• Palliative care 

To learn more about our services and support group/class schedules, talk to a team member, or call our resource specialist at 707-967-5791.

Treatment plans and diagnoses are reviewed by a board of leading oncology specialists from the region, who may consult with your oncologist on treatment recommendations.

Clinical trials are research studies on new developing cancer treatments. In some cases, patients may opt to be part of the study to see if the treatment helps them. Together with our medical director, our clinical trials team connects our patients to the appropriate clinical trials, and monitors the protocols and regulatory aspects of the trial. Learn more about our clinical trials by calling 707-967-3698 or email AHSHClinicalResearch@ah.org.

Financial concerns can be an extra stressor during treatment. Our financial services coordinator can explain your bills, interact with health insurance companies on your behalf, and connect you to financial resources that can help you manage your co-payments.