Our Services
The Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care to patients in the region. The Cancer Center includes the following specialty services:
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Features:
- Confortable, reclining chemotherapy administration chairs
- Companion chair and TV at each chemo station
- Private suite
- Laboratory
Radiation Oncology
Features:
- Elekta Precise Digital Linear Accelerator
- High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatments
- Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy Treatments
- Electronic Medical Record and Imaging
- GE Multi-Slice CT Scanner
- Phillips Treatment Planning Systems
Referrals to Oncology Transplant
Treatment Types
We offer the following specific types of treatment at the Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center. To learn more about treatment types, view our patient education section below or visit the National Cancer Institute website's searchable dictionary of terms.
Brachytherapy
- Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy delivered internally to a cancer site
- Brachytherapy is derived from ancient Greek words, "brachy" meaning for short distance and "therapy" meaning treatment
- Brachytherapy is a time-efficient, accurate, effective and economical way to treat many forms of cancer
High dost rate Brachytherapy - delivered temporarily through a catheter connected to a radioactive source
Low dose rate Brachytherapy - the permanent implanation of radioactive seeds
Chemotherapy (chemo) - is cancer-killing drugs that may be given intravenously (injected into a vein) or by mouth. These drugs travel through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells in the body.
Radiation Therapy - treatment with high-energy rays (such as x-rays) to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. The radiation may come from outside the body (external radiation) or from radioactive materials placed directly in the tumor (brachytherapy). Radiation therapy may be used to shrink the cancer before surgery, to destroy and remaining cancer cells after surgery or as the main treatment. It may also be used as palliative treatment for advanced cancer.
Get Fit While You Sit
We have a wealth of services available to assist patients and families from the moment you first visit us until well after treatment is completed.
- Exercise to music while seated in a chair
- Enjoy exercising with others...it's more fun!
- According to the American Cancer Society, cancer treatment can cause fatigue; excercie helps...
- Combat fatigue and boost the immune system
- Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and other health issues
- Increase range of motion and ability to perform daily activities
Support Groups - Lead by health professionals with special traingin in counseling people about cancer changes, problems and communication.
Cancer Resource Network
Look Good, Feel Better
Reach to Recovery
I Can Cope
