Medical Services • Cancer Services

Early detection, prevention and education

Northwest Community Hospital offers you a comprehensive cancer treatment program that provides the best possible care for all types of cancer, including breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers (esophagus, stomach, liver, small intestines, colon, rectum and anus), pancreatic cancers and prostate cancers.

Nationally recognized for excellence and quality performance

• Magnet™ Designation for Nursing Excellence
• Three-year Approval with Commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons – 2009-2011
• View our 2011 NCH Cancer Program Report

Access to state-of-the-art medical technologies

• Diagnostic screenings – For earlier and more accurate diagnosis of all types of cancer
• Advanced technologies like da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System and CyberKnife® – For less invasive cancer treatment with safer and quicker recoveries

Inpatient Oncology Unit

Provides physical and emotional support, including:

• 22-beds, all private rooms
• Oncology trained nurses
• Counseling

Ambulatory Infusion Center

Provides full range of outpatient infusion and injection services including:

• Chemotherapy
• Blood transfusions
• Treatments with biological response modifiers

Cancer Registry

Provides analysis and research of all reportable cancers diagnosed and treated at NCH. Also:

• Identifies cancer cases
• Collects information on all diagnostic and screening services
• Documents diagnosis, stage of disease and treatment
• Conducts annual follow-up on all analytical cases
• Performs quality control

Get the cancer care you deserve. Use our online directory to find a physician or call 847.618.4YOU (4968) for a cancer specialist who is right for you.