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Brain Cancer
Learn more about Brain Cancer.
Brain Cancer treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy (including Cyberknife®)
- Chemotherapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
Did you know?
- Compared to open brain surgery, our Cyberknife is a very safe, precise, and reliable treatment option with minimal to no side effects or recovery time.
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Breast Cancer
Learn more about Breast Cancer.
Breast Cancer treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:
- Lumpectomy
- Lymph node dissection
- Partial mastectomy
- Full mastectomy
- Breast reconstruction
- Biopsy
- Traditional radiation therapy
- High-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy
- Accerlerated partial breast radiation
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
Did you know?
- The Breast Oncology program is Penrose Cancer Center's oldest and busiest multidisciplinary program. A team comprised of surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, genetics professionals, care navigators, clinical trial specialists, and other support staff meets on a weekly basis to discuss management of new breast cancer or high risk breast referrals.
- We are proud to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that you will have access to quality, comprehensive care close to home, a multidisciplinary team approach, information about ongoing clinical trials, and information about new treatment options.
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Colon & Rectal Cancer
Learn more about colon and rectal cancer.
Colon cancer treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:- Surgery
- Minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgery (daVinci)
- Traditional radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
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Gynecologic Cancer
Learn more about gynecologic cancer.
Under the guidance of a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, Penrose Cancer Center offers specialized, focused care for gynecologic cancers.
Gynecologic cancer treatment at Penrose Cancer Center includes:
- Open abdominal and pelvic surgeries
- Minimally-invasive robotic surgeries
- Chemotherapy
- Cancer research trials
- Radiation Therapy
- Specialized Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigation
- Genetic screening and counseling
- Integrative therapies and support groups
- Follow-up care
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Head & Neck Cancer
Learn more about Head & Neck Cancer.
Head and neck cancer treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:
- Surgery (including minimally-invasive techniques)
- Radiation therapy (including Cyberknife®)
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma
Learn more about Hematologic Cancers.
Leukemia and Lymphoma treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Surgery (less common)
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type of cancer, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
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Prostate Cancer
Learn more about prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer treatment options at Penrose Cancer Center include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy (including Cyberknife® and brachytherapy)
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.
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Skin Cancer
Learn more about skin cancer.
Treatment options include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Or a combination of treatments
The treatment plan for an individual patient depends on a number of factors, including the exact type of cancer, size, depth, location and the stage of the cancer, and the person's age and general health.