Learning you have cancer can be a scary and confusing time. Our multidisciplinary teams at OSF Cancer Institute and OSF HealthCare Saint Francis in Peoria, Illinois, work together and are by your side throughout your journey – from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship.

To enhance services, we are opening a brand-new cancer center in the beginning of 2024. The new state-of-the-art facility will offer research spaces, exam rooms, laboratories, pharmacy and a diagnostic center. The space has also been designed so that the cancer teams can gather and discuss cases, providing a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Our team will meet with you and your family throughout treatment to answer questions and address concerns.

Treatment Options

The OSF Cancer Institute offers comprehensive cancer care services, including access to clinical trials, radiation oncology, hematology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgical oncology.

OSF HealthCare also collaborates with Origin in the OSF Breakthrough Treatment Center. The team performs world-class research and clinical studies right here in Peoria.

Advanced treatment options include:

4D CT simulation Brachytherapy Clinical research labs External beam radiation therapy Image-guided radiation therapy

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Proton beam therapy Stereotactic body radiation therapy Stereotactic radiation therapy Theranostic treatment suite

Diagnostic and Imaging

OSF Cancer Institute offers a complete range of medical imaging and diagnostic services for detecting and treating cancer in an on-site diagnostic center. Your cancer staging procedures and imaging workup can be completed in one day with stacked testing.

Cancer diagnostics provided:

3D digital mammography Biopsy and image-guided biopsy Bronchoscopy Colonoscopy CT scan Upper endoscopy Echocardiogram

Fluoroscopy Laryngoscopy MRI PET scan Pulmonary function test (PFT)  Ultrasound X-rays

Support Services

Experts from several specialties, such as patient and financial navigators, clergy, researchers, dietitians and counselors, work together to ensure you are cared for in body, mind and spirit. These support services include:

Financial navigators High-risk assessment and genetics clinic Infusion center Intimacy clinic Massage therapy Nurse patient navigators

Nutrition counseling Pastoral care Palliative care clinic Physical therapy Support groups and programs Teaching kitchen

Preparing for Your First Visit

Your first cancer treatment can feel stressful, but we will be with you every step of the way.

To keep you connected, sign up for OSF MyChart. OSF MyChart is an easy, confidential way to access your medical information online – check lab results, request appointments, message your health care provider and get prescription refills. OSF MyChart uses secure technology, so messages sent to and from your provider are confidential.

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.

The first visit can take a little longer. You will meet your nurses, who will educate you on your treatment and lifestyle adjustments. Depending on your type of cancer, you might watch an educational video. In addition, some treatments require pre-medications.

Some medical oncology treatments can take several hours. We supply reading material, snacks, drinks, warm blankets and pillows but feel free to bring your own. We can order you and a guest food from the cafeteria if your treatment is during lunch.

Working side by side with Illinois CancerCare

OSF HealthCare, in our enhanced collaboration with Illinois CancerCare, P.C., leads the way to healing with innovative technology, treatments, clinical trials and research that saves lives.

Through our commitment, you have access to advancements in treatment that will enable you to stay close to home with the love and support you need.

Accreditations and Certifications

OSF Cancer Institute is a service of OSF Saint Francis. We have been recognized for providing exceptional patient care by the following:

• American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation is a formal process to demonstrate that a hospital meets a high standard for quality of care in its cancer program.
• OSF Saint Francis follows the highest standards of care regarding breast cancer and is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a national program overseen by the American College of Surgeons.
• OSF Saint Francis is recognized for its excellence in rectal cancer care by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).

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We’re Here for You

To learn more about cancer services at OSF Saint Francis, please call us at (309) 308-0200.