Cancer Center

The Cancer Program at Deaconess has maintained accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1988.  This accreditation is a voluntary commitment that ensures access to the full scope of services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support patients with cancer and their families.  Deaconess is among an elite 25 percent of cancer programs in the United States that follow the CoC program standards to ensure quality, multidisciplinary and comprehensive cancer care delivery.

A rigorous evaluation process occurs during an onsite review every three years evaluating the entire scope, organization and activity of our cancer program.  This survey validates that the treatment program available at Deaconess meets or exceeds nationally set cancer treatment standards

The Physicians and staff at Deaconess diagnose and treat the full spectrum of malignant diseases. Our Cancer Center team is making progress in earlier detection and diagnosis of cancer, providing less stressful and life-changing treatment plans, as well as education on the disease for patients and their families.