Cancer Services



 
Alvarado Hospital's Cancer Center has been designated by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer as a Community Cancer Program for offering high-quality oncology services. Only one in approximately four hospitals providing cancer care earns this special honor.
 
The cancer center uses advanced techniques to aggressively treat malignancies, while providing hope for a future without the disease. Our cancer specialists strive to provide each patient with quality, compassionate care within comfortable surroundings, as well as education and support for our patients and their families.
 
Our cancer center's multidisciplinary team is comprised of board-certified oncologists who collaborate with a wide variety of specialists in pulmonary, GI, gynecology, hematology, neurology, otolaryngology and surgery. The medical oncologists on staff at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center are considered among the best in the region and have been involved in multiple research projects.
 
Comprehensive Cancer Services in One Location
 
Cancer center services include:
 
  • Diagnostics – Ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging, all interpreted by our board-certified radiologists.
  • 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.
 
Smoking Cessation
 
Did you know that one-third of cancer deaths could be prevented if people avoided tobacco? Alvarado Hospital cares about your health and the health of those around you. Sign up for free information that will help you with support, tips, tools and resources.
 
Alvarado Advantage Club
 
Join our free Advantage Club and enjoy a variety of benefits, including priority parking and private room (when available), 10% discount at the Alvarado Cafe and Gift Shop, free U-T newspaper delivery if ever hospitalized at Alvarado, advance notice of special screenings, lectures and special events, discount at partner hotels and much more! New benefits being added all the time including a welcome gift upon registration. To sign up, click here.
 
Other Resources
 
For more information on cancer, please visit these sites:
 
 
Physician Referral
 
Alvarado’s Physician Referral Service can help you find an oncologist who meets your needs. To find a physician, simply click on the Physician Finder, call toll-free (800) ALVARADO (800-258-2723) or contact our clinical coordinator at 619-229-3364.