Technology/Services

Novalis

• One of the most innovative and advanced treatment options available in the Midwest
• Sanford USD Medical Center is one of only a handful in the nation to offer this technology  for the entire body
• May be used on tumors, benign or malignant, that are considered inoperable
• May be an alternative or complement to surgical treatment
• Relatively non-invasive procedure
• Delivers a precise does of high energy radiation
• Incredible degree of accuracy
• Spares healthy tissue
• Usually preformed on an outpatient basis
• Process does not cause hair loss

PET/CT

• Fusion of two advanced and powerful imagin technologies
• PET/CT enables physicians to pinpoint the cancer's location and aid in diagnosis

Stereotactic Core Breast Biopsy

• A useful method in some cases in which calcifications or a mass can be seen on mammogram but cannot be found by touch
• A computer maps the location of the mass to guide the placement of the needle

• Involves a short stay operative procedure
• Radioactive seeds are very accurately places inside the prostate using ultrasound guidance
• Allows concentration of radiation to the tumor site
• Minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue

Chemotherapy

• A treatment performed with drugs
• Destroys cancer cells
• Often used with surgery or radiation
  

Radiation Therapy

• A treatment performed with radiation
• Destroys cancer cells
• May be used to reduce the size of cancer before surgery
• May be used to destroy any remaining cancer cells after surgery
• May be used as the main treatment

Robotic-Assisted Surgery


Lung/Thoracic Cancer Clinic

• Comprehensive one-day clinic
• Diagnosis, treatment options, a plan of care and counseling during the same visit

Genetic Testing and Counseling
There are many factors that can increase an individual's risk for developing cancer. However, no factor increases the risk more significantly than a cancer susceptibility gene. This is especially true for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer and melanoma. Because of this, Sanford Clinic - OBGYN, Ltd., is offering the Sanford Heredity Cancer clinic for men and women who have strong personal or family histories of certain types of cancer. A genetic counselor, gynecologic oncologist, and other knowledgeable physicians staff the clinic.

Hospice & Palliative Care Program
Sanford Palliative Care and Hospice provide continuity of care for individuals and their families who are dealing with a life-limiting illness. Palliative care works with patients during the early stages of the illness, while Hospice works with patients in the latter stages of their illness. Both palliative care and hospice focus on quality of life, with the goal of maintaining the patient’s best physical and emotional well-being. 90 percent of all Hospice care occurs in the home. However, Sanford's Hospice has two residential hospice cottages for clients with special needs.


Wellness Link

• Located in Sanford USD Medical Center Locken Lobby
• A web based computer information system. Delivers lifesaving cancer information through a simple to use touchscreen.

Screenings

• Colo/rectal
• Genetic
• Lung
• Mammograms
• Prostate
• Skin

Support Groups

• After Breast Cancer (ABC) Survivor’s Program
• Back to School Program
• Breast Health Institute Peer Support Program
• Camp Jess
• Cancer Survivors’ Day Celebration
• Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Sponsored: Coping with Cancer Support Group - Kids Kicking Cancer
• COG Sponsored: Coping with Cancer Support Group - Bonding Buddies
• COG Sponsored: Coping with Cancer Support Group - Parents Pushing Forward
• Genetic Testing
• Grief Support Group
• Look Good Feel Better
• Lymphedema Support Group
• Navigating the Journey through Cancer
• Pediatric Cancer Survivors’ Picnic

Mobile Services

• Mobile Mammography Services
• Partners in Prevention Van