Avera Cancer Institute

No matter where you live, contact the Navigation Center with your cancer-related questions or concerns.

Nationally Accredited Cancer Network

Avera Cancer Institute’s six regional centers and dozens of outreach sites make up the only accredited cancer care network in the region. Our collaborative approach ensures you have access to the latest treatments available. Care teams include oncologists, medical providers, surgeons, social workers, dietitians, chaplains, patient advocates and other specialists.

Network

What’s an accredited cancer network? It means our regional centers all work together to treat cancer throughout the Avera footprint.

Technology

Medical technology is always evolving. Avera’s clinical trials and research advance treatment methods and bring us closer to finding a cure.

Free Support Line

The Navigation Center is a free service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call 888-422-1410 or email Navigation@Avera.org anytime. Emails receive responses during business hours.

Outreach Sites and Telemedicine Consultations

For specialty physician consults, stay in the comfort of your community and save the time and expense of travel by scheduling virtual visits with Avera Cancer Institute specialists. Meet with medical and radiation oncologists through our advanced telemedicine network. Then, you’ll receive coordinated treatment and care at Avera outreach sites close to home.

Improving Access to Advanced Cancer Treatment

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust funds non-profits and mission-aligned organizations to increase access and quality of health care in the upper Midwest. The trust helps make it possible for everyone to attain the highest level of cancer treatment and expertise — no matter where they live.

Need a Second Opinion?

Talk with our cancer experts on your recent diagnosis and treatment plan. Request an appointment or call 888-422-1410.

Holistic, Evidence-Based Care

Emotional wellness involves self-care, reducing stress and building strength. When battling cancer, Avera encourages you to prioritize both mental health and physical well-being. Cancer patients can take part in integrative medicine activities, such as mindfulness, art and music therapy. We have a range of amenities and services available to make your time with us more comfortable.

Amenities

The Avera Cancer Institute is designed to help you focus on healing. Some amenities vary by location. To support affected patients and family members, we offer:

Snacks and coffee
Chemotherapy chairs with heat and massage
Choice of private or group treatment
Inspiring artwork
Meditation rooms
Spiritual support
Wi-Fi

Comfort

Integrative and complementary services are available through Avera Cancer Institute and the Avera Medical Group Integrative Medicine clinic. Integrative medicine practices help enhance traditional medicine in assisting with emotional well-being and managing side effects from chemo or radiation therapy. Integrative medicine professionals offer select services by telemedicine at many locations. Some services offered include:

Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Art, music or guided imagery
Herb/supplement guidance or consultation
Fitness and nutrition programs
Mind-body courses, such as stretching, singing bowls and seated tai chi
Therapeutic massage

Resources

No one should go through through cancer diagnosis and treatment alone. Social and emotional support is available for patients and their loved ones. Rely on the Avera Cancer Institute’s variety of support services to remove as many worries as possible.

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Oncology Recognition and Clinical Excellence

Avera’s commitment to high-quality cancer care resulted in network accreditations from both the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (COC) and American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). These accreditations and certifications not only verify quality and clinical excellence, but also an ongoing dedication to performance improvement, ultimately benefiting patient care.

Commission on Cancer (CoC)

This American College of Surgeons has only granted 60 integrated network accreditations nationwide. To earn accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.

QOPI^® Certification Program

To achieve certification, Avera Cancer Institute had to meet or exceed national quality standards for cancer care. The QOPI Certification Program, LLC, designates Avera Cancer Institute as a large, multi-site practice, which includes the entire Avera Health system and all of our medical oncology and hematology services.

How to Reduce My Cancer Risk

Nutrition and movement can play a big role in warding off cancer. Get expert advice sent to your inbox with tips on specific foods, lifestyle decisions, screenings and more to aid cancer prevention.

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