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Cancer Institute Departments and Programs

AHN Cancer Institute delivers expert care for common and rare cancers. With specific divisions like hematology and radiation oncology, and 16 programs for different types of cancer, we offer focused, high-quality care options for every patient.

Health care centered on your needs

Our institute model delivers expert cancer care based on your specific needs and goals.

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    Cancer Institute departments


    Our cancer department structure allows us to collaborate with oncologists across a wide range of specialties to tailor care plans unique to every patient.

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    Highly focused cancer divisions


    We offer access to different specialties like medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, hematologists, and more to provide you with a personalized cancer care plan.

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    Proven cancer programs


    Our programs bring multidisciplinary teams and clinics together from the cancer institute and across other disciplines to seamlessly deliver expert care for different types of cancer.

Featured cancer programs

The AHN Cancer Institute offers dedicated programs and clinics to ensure a highly targeted care approach for both common and rare cancers. 

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinic


    This program specializes in the treatment of stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, helping you manage symptoms and side effects from treatment.

  • Transplant and High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic


    People who receive an organ transplant need extra protection from skin cancer. We provide skin screenings before transplantation and ongoing monitoring to help find skin cancer early.

  • High-Risk Pancreas Cancer Clinic


    If you're at high risk for pancreatic cancer, our specialists create a personalized screening plan to help detect the disease and precancerous conditions as early as possible.

  • Stage Four Lung Cancer Program


    Every person's cancer is different. Our specialists use targeted therapies and personalized treatment plans designed for your specific type of lung cancer.

  • Cancer Survivorship Program


    After your cancer treatments end, our specially trained team ensures you aren’t alone with one-on-one support that focuses on your physical health and emotional well-being.

  • Cancer Screening Program


    We offer cancer screenings across the region, including monthly events and weekday appointments where you can get checked for many types of cancer at one location.

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Cancer conditions

We use the latest advancements and therapies to provide a personalized approach for more than 20 types of cancer. Learn more about the types of cancer we treat, how they’re diagnosed, and your available treatment options.

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Care throughout our community

Our state-of-the-art academic cancer hub at AGH focuses on treating cancer and researching new ways to eliminate it. The findings there are then practiced at our facilities throughout the region.

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