Cancer Services

The Alvarado Cancer Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer for offering high-quality cancer care—only one in four hospitals providing cancer care earns this special honor.

• Diagnostics – Ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging, all interpreted by our board-certified radiologists.
• Treatment – Radiation treatment services are provided on-site. In addition to a linear accelerator and conventional radiotherapy, specialized services include intensity modulated radiation therapy, radioactive implants/seeds and electron beam therapy. Chemotherapy can be administered on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, as well as the management of antibiotic dosaging and parenteral nutrition support.
• Cancer Resource Center – Established in association with the American Cancer Society, our Cancer Resource Center provides education, information and referral services—a single convenient source for information on risk reduction, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Visitors have free access to online cancer information and related publications and periodicals from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and other reliable sources. Alvarado Hospital is able to provide breast prostheses, bras, wigs, hats and turbans to women who are dealing with the physical affects of their cancer treatment. 
• Support services – "Reach for Our Hand" is a proactive outreach program that links cancer patients and their families with information, counseling and community resources.

• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Clinical Trials