St. Luke’s has been diagnosing, treating and providing ongoing cancer care to individuals in the region for many years. Competent, caring physicians head a patient care team that truly recognizes the emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical needs of patients and their loved ones. This type of individualized, yet comprehensive and compassionate care, supports patients and their families from the time of diagnosis through survivorship.
Convenient, Coordinated Care
St. Luke’s Cancer Care Center offers patients the same personal, individualized care synonymous with St. Luke’s, with the added convenience of cancer-related services in one location. Patients and families discover a space designed to offer top quality, coordinated medical care in a soothing environment. The close proximity of services at the Center supports the team approach that St. Luke’s believes is essential in caring for cancer patients. The Center offers medical oncology, radiation therapy and infusion therapy. Chemotherapy and other infusion therapy treatments are provided in a friendly, open environment that encourages interaction between patients and families. The area’s full bank of windows offers a stunning view of Lake Superior. A full-range of radiation services is offered on-site, and includes a state-of-the-art linear accelerator.
Comprehensive Services
St. Luke’s provides cancer services using a multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach, including diagnosis, treatment, support and follow-up services. Services include:
- Consultation and Physician Services
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Radiation Therapy-including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Stereotactic
- Radiosurgery
- Surgical Services
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Nutrition Assessment, Education and Support Social Services
- Support and Counseling Services
- Inpatient Care
- Home Health Care
- Hospice
- Physical Therapy
Clinical Research Advantages
Since 1996, St. Luke’s and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) School of Medicine have shared a unique bond—the Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research. The Institute seeks to promote, implement and advance clinical research activities with an emphasis on cancer. Your doctor will inform you of clinical trials available should you meet the appropriate criteria.
Referrals
Some insurance companies or health plans require a referral from your primary care physician (family doctor) before you are seen at our Clinic. Please check with your insurance company and obtain any needed referrals in advance of your visit.
