Cancer Center

World-class cancer care is available right in your own backyard. Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center provides the latest cancer technologies and treatment options right here at home. Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center is fully accredited with commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Our comprehensive cancer care services include:

• Radiation oncology, including external beam therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Medical oncology (chemotherapy)
• General oncologic surgery at Bozeman Deaconess Health Services
• On-site pharmacy
• On-site laboratory
• Experienced, compassionate and expert nurses in the fields of medical and radiation oncology nursing. Many of the medical oncology nurses are certified by the nationally accredited Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
• Support services, including nutrition, physical therapy, social services and palliative care
• Access to clinical trials
• American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Library with access to reference and support information
• Oncology Social Worker to personally assist patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Care Boutique offering products for cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families, including skincare products, sleep wear and head coverings, and mastectomy products fitted by certified Amoena mastectomy prosthesis fitter.

Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center provides the latest cancer technologies and treatment options in an integrated center that promotes a team approach to oncology care. Utilizing some of the latest diagnostic technology available, from state-of-the-art mammography equipment to CT scanners, Bozeman Deaconess' expert cancer team of oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, urologists, OB/GYNs, gastroenterologists, dermatologists and pathologists work together to effectively diagnose and treat cancer wherever it strikes.

Understanding that treating cancer is not solely about providing medical treatment, Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center provides patients with the assistance of a social worker, financial case manager, and breast care specialists to guide patients through their treatment. An American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Library with access to reference and support information and the Care Boutique with products especially for cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families round out the resources available.
In addition, to the comprehensive cancer care services offered locally, Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Centers affiliation with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) Network brings the resources of three internationally renowned institutions to our community: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington Medicine, and Seattle Childrens. Through our partnership with the SCCA, patients have access to clinical trials; offering patients access to the latest drug, immunologic and molecularly targeted cancer therapies before they become widely available.

Clinical Trials
To find more information about clinical studies open and available to patients of Bozeman Deaconess Cancer Center, click the links below:

• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
• Montana Cancer Consortium

2011 Cancer Center Annual Report

Our 2011 report features a special focus on head and neck cancer. Our otolaryngologist and speech-language pathologists have contributed to this years report to provide a comprehensive look at the specific challenges, research, treatments, as well as information and services surrounding head and neck cancer.

Click Here to view the Cancer Center Annual Report.