A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for patients and their families, but the care team at OSF St. Mary Cancer Center in Galesburg, Illinois, will ensure you don’t face this journey alone. We’ll be by your side every step of the way – from diagnosis to treatment to recovery.

At OSF St. Mary Cancer Center, you’ll receive personalized care close to home. We’ll work closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your disease and will then manage and alter that plan as necessary throughout the course of treatment. And if you need additional care, OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center is a short drive away in Peoria.

Our health care professionals work together in a spirit of compassion, comfort and love, and we are committed to helping you return to the life you deserve – one filled with joy, hope and dreams.

Treatment Options

OSF St. Mary Cancer Center offers access to radiation oncology as well as hematology, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and surgical oncology.

Advanced treatment options include:

• 4D CT simulation
• External beam radiation therapy
• Image-guided radiation therapy
• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• Nuclear medicine imagery
• Stereotactic body radiation therapy
• Stereotactic radiosurgery
• Stereotactic radiation therapy

 

Diagnostics and Imaging

OSF St. Mary Cancer Center offers access to a complete range of medical imaging and diagnostic services for detecting and treating cancer. These services include:

• 3D digital mammography
• Biopsy and image-guided biopsy
• Bronchoscopy
• CAT scan – 64 slice, low-dosage
• Colonoscopy
• Upper endoscopy
• Fluoroscopy
• Laryngoscopy
• MRI
• PET scan
• Ultrasound
• X-rays

 

Support Services

Experts from several specialties work together to ensure you are cared for in body, mind and spirit. These support services include:

• Financial navigation
• High-risk and Genetics Clinic
• Nurse navigation
• Nutrition counseling
• Pastoral care
• Rehabilitation
• Social work
• Support groups

 

Preparing for Your First Visit

Your first cancer treatment can feel stressful, but you can rest assured that we make every effort to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.

The cancer center is located on the campus of OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center, and parking is available in the lot in front of the building.

When you arrive, please check in at the front desk. You will need to bring your driver’s license, insurance cards and a list of any medications or supplements you are currently taking.

Your first visit will be educational. You will meet your nurses and doctor, and they will educate you on your treatment and lifestyle adjustments. They will also discuss possible side effects and how you can manage them.

• Chemotherapy treatments are performed by Illinois CancerCare. Some medical oncology treatments can take several hours. In addition, your team will conduct pre-testing, and your treatment may be administered slowly to monitor for reactions. We supply reading material, snacks, drinks, warm blankets and pillows, but feel free to bring your own.
• Radiation treatments are performed at OSF St. Mary Cancer Center. Typically, radiation does not take as long as chemotherapy, but all treatments vary depending on type, stage and location.

 

Working side by side with Illinois CancerCare

We collaborate with Illinois CancerCare specialists to help you throughout your cancer journey.

They are robust participants in clinical research trials, providing our patients with access to leading-edge cancer care.

We're Here for You

To contact OSF St. Mary Cancer Center about our cancer care services, please call (309) 345-9450.

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