Cancer Care

At Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care, we have a reputation for combining compassionate care with the latest cutting edge technology to provide the best possible outcome for our patients.

Compassionate Care, Innovative Treatments

Using the most advanced therapies available, we treat over 100 types of cancer from more common cancers like breast and prostate cancer to more complex cases involving lung cancer and brain tumors.

But our expertise goes far beyond medical treatment - our comprehensive approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs as well. Our medical staff extends care beyond our patients to reach their families who are equally affected by the disease. Because we believe as long as there is cancer, there must always be hope.

Our System

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care, certified by the American College of Surgeons, is one of the largest cancer care networks in Southeastern Wisconsin. No other system has our network of free-standing, dedicated cancer care centers and related cancer care sites located geographically throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

With patient care sites in Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Franklin and Racine, we offer numerous convenient locations so that we are always just minutes away from where you live or work. Each site provides a complete spectrum of cancer care services, diagnosis and treatment. Further, the centers are integrated into a single, efficient network, with the latest cutting-edge information technology that allows specialists at different sites to work together in creating the best possible treatment plan for patients.

Our services include:

Biologic Treatment
Blood Transfusion
Breast Care Coordinator Program
Chemotherapy
Complementary and Behavioral Medicine Services
Comprehensive prevention and early detection programs
Electron Beam Therapy
Enterstomal Therapy
External Beam Radiation
High-dose rate Brachytherapy
Hormone Treatment
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Nutrition Services
Pastoral Services
Radiation Seed Implant Therapy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Social Services and Care Management
Specialized nursing care certified in oncology
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Total Skin Electrotherapy

Our Technology

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care has the latest, most advanced cancer-fighting technology available today. From high-dose-rate Brachytherapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, to External Beam Radiation, we have all of the tools needed to give you the best possible chance to beat cancer. And, throughout 2007, we are expanding and improving our capabilities even more, with technology that has never been seen in this region before.

Our Understanding

Our expertise goes far beyond medical treatment, and includes a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of our patients. Our complete program of support services is designed to provide care beyond our patients to reach their families, who are equally affected by the disease.

Our People

We believe our expert oncologists, specially-trained certified oncology nurses and radiation therapists, and our support staff set us apart from other cancer programs. Their compassionate understanding of the "human side" of cancer treatment perfectly complements our cutting edge technology and advanced medicine.

Cancer Prevention & Detection

Cancer, like many illnesses, can be caused by both internal and external factors. Not only does your immune system play a role, but so do your habits-such as smoking and the foods you eat.

Cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable. Be proactive: learn your risk, take preventive steps and inquire about screenings. Below you will find tips and facts to help you in being proactive about your health.

Some Causes of Cancer
External Factors

Tobacco
Chemicals
UV Radiation
Virus

Internal Factors

Inherited mutations
Hormones
Immune Conditions

Types of Cancer
There are many different types of cancer and it's important that you understand primary causes and treatments for each.

Know Your Individual Risk Factors

Age
Family History
Lifestyle

Practice a Healthy Lifestyle

Don't smoke
Drink in moderation
Eat 5 or more servings of vegetable and fruit each day
Get some physical activity: walking, dancing, gardening
Limit how much high-fat food you eat
Limit consumption of red meats
Protect your skin from UV rays

Have Annual Check-up and Recommended Screenings

Ways to detect cancer-signs and symptoms

Wheaton Franciscan Cancer Care offers the most comprehensive network of patient care sites in the area. Our convenient locations in Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Franklin and Racine are just minutes away from where you live or work.

Each of our Cancer Care sites provides a complete spectrum of services, diagnosis and treatment using the latest cutting-edge technology. Because our centers are integrated into one smoothly operating network, our specialists at different sites are more effectively able to work together in creating the best possible treatment plan for patients.

Locations

Cancer Care

Our Locations

For information on our Cancer programs and services please call: Milwaukee: (414) 447-2221; Racine: (262) 687-5000.

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