Cancer Program

The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins combines nationally recognized care and advanced technology to bring the absolute best treatments and outcomes possible to our patients.

Our services include:

• State-of-the-art diagnostics and tests for all types of cancer.

• Patient Navigators - Our Patient Navigators help guide patients through their cancer treatment by coordinating care, providing education and answering any questions you or your family might have. 

• Multidisciplinary teams  - Our Cancer Program consists of four multidisciplinary teams for the following disciplines: colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, brain (neuro) cancer and lung cancer. The teams are assembled to ensure that patients and their families receive the most comprehensive level of care possible.
• Genetic counseling and testing - We can help those at risk for hereditary cancer and explore options for a healthier future.

• Research - Our Total Cancer Care^TM program, a partnership with the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, is a state-of-the-art research program with a mission to further individualize cancer treatment by creating treatment plans that are specific to each patient's genetic makeup. 

• Clinical trials - Our team is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by actively engaging in a wide range of research studies and clinical trials to test new drugs, treatments and techniques. We are currently enrolling patients for the following clinical trials: brain, breast, colorectal, head and neck, kidney, lung, melanoma, pancreas and prostate. 

• Community outreach and awareness - We strive to increase public awareness of cancer by offering free cancer screenings and educational information to those who need it most. 

• CancerFit - Our comprehensive exercise and wellness program designed to help you through every phase of your cancer care.

   

Awards and Recognition

We are one of only 30 U.S. cancer centers selected to work with the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program to develop the highest quality standard of care for community healthcare facilities like our own. Learn more about this prestigious designation.

Our Cancer Program was awarded a three-year approval with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in early June of 2011, marking the 19^th year of the program's consecutive Accreditation by CoC.

Only 25 percent of all cancer programs in the United States and Puerto Rico have received this approval with commendation. Approval is given only to facilities that have committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and who've undergone their rigorous evaluation process.

• Institutional and Programmatic Resources
• Cancer Committee Leadership
• Cancer Data Management and Cancer Registry Operations
• Clinical Management
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Professional Education and Staff Support
• Quality Improvement 

Learn more about The Cancer Program of Our Lady of the Lake and Mary Bird Perkins.