Nationally accredited as a comprehensive community care program, Seton’s Cancer Care Center provides advanced screening, diagnosis and treatment services to patients in the comfort and convenience of their own community.

Expert physicians and staff work as a multidisciplinary team, using state-of-the-art technology in conjunction with individualized treatment plans to provide the best possible outcomes for patients with many different types of cancer.

For patients requiring radiation therapy, the Cancer Care Center at Seton Medical Center houses two state-of-the-art linear accelerators, which employ sophisticated 3D treatment planning software and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to deliver precise radiation doses and effectively destroy tumor cells while preserving surrounding tissue.

Additional services offered in the Cancer Care Center at Seton Medical Center include:

clinical nutrition counseling
• physical and occupational therapy
• pain management
• palliative care consultation
• educational programs
• spiritual care
• psychological counseling
• support groups
• social services
• transportation assistance

As part of accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Seton physicians participate in weekly tumor boards with other medical, surgical and radiation oncologists.

Free valet parking is available at the main entrance to the hospital and additional free parking is available near the entrance to the Cancer Care Center.

Surgery is often a first step in cancer therapy. Seton has experienced surgeons who provide care for a diverse range of cancer diagnoses. For prostate and gynecologic tumors, for example, surgeons may choose Seton’s da Vinci robotic technology to perform minimally invasive procedures that enhance healing time and reduce the impact on surrounding tissue. Stereotatic technology with computer navigation and CUSA ultrasonic tissue ablation is also available for neurological procedures.

Located within the Outpatient Surgery Center, the Infusion Center provides comprehensive care for patients requiring intravenous treatment, including chemotherapy. The comfortable, patient-centered Infusion Center is staffed by registered nurses who are certified in chemotherapy and are dedicated to treating patients holistically, addressing each person’s physiological, psychological and emotional needs in a caring environment.

Seton Medical Center has a dedicated, 30-bed inpatient Oncology Unit that is staffed by chemotherapy-certified nurses who are focused on meeting the unique needs of cancer patients and their families.

• Visit the Physician Search for board-certified physicians at Seton Medical Center who focus on cancer care.

For related information, refer to:

Breast Health Center
• Gastroenterology Service
• Imaging and Laboratory Services
• Support Groups

These themes are the focus of the first-ever, 44-page, full-color Seton Health & Wellness Guide and the newly revamped Seton website.

Click here for more information about early detection and prevention of cancer.

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Click here to learn about what makes these Seton Medical Center employees tick and here for a short YouTube video featuring these Seton associates who are passionate about early detection and prevention of life-threatening illness.

More than one third of Americans – some 120 million – will be diagnosed with cancer some time in their lives. Survival rates are highest when cancer is found and treated early.

When detected later, cancer is much more likely to be fatal. Each year, more than half a million Americans die from cancer. Since 1975, cancer deaths have fallen just 8 percent, as compared with deaths from heart disease, which have dropped nearly 60 percent in that same period.

Timely screenings are a key to early detection. These Health Screening Guidelines outline recommended screenings.
• We also know that inactivity contributes to disease. These Physical Activity Guidelinesoutline recommended activity guidelines for everyone – for Children & Adolescents (Ages 6-17), Adults (Ages 18-64) and Older Adults (64 and over).

According to the World Health Organization, these are possible warning signs of cancer:

lumps
• sores that fail to heal
• abnormal bleeding
• persistent indigestion
• chronic hoarseness

IMPORTANT: This information is provided as a community service. It is not intended as medical advice. Contact your personal physician about your individual health care needs and for advice about starting a new exercise program.

• Farmers markets
• Crystal Springs Regional Trail
• Walking tours of San Francisco
• Community pools
• Local recreation departments
• Seniors centers
• Public libraries