Hope Cancer Center

Diagnostic evaluation for cancer has improved dramatically with the development of high-speed, high-accuracy scanning and other imaging equipment. A variety of diagnostic imaging tests may be recommended in screening for cancer. 

The Hope Cancer Center offers complete screening and diagnostic services. Our comprehensive services include:

• 3D mammography
• Breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy
• Diagnostic MRI
• Diagnostic CT
• Lung CT screening
• Mediastinoscopy
• 2D Ultrasound
• Nuclear medicine
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Optical colonoscopy
• Bronchoscopy

Our Infusion Center at CommonSpirit Hope Cancer Center Longmont offers access to high-quality infusion and chemotherapy services. Staffed by registered nurses who specialize in administering cancer treatments, we provide personalized, compassionate, and comfortable care to every patient. 

The Infusion Center offers a variety of intravenous, injectable and infusion health services, including:

• Antibiotic administration
• Blood product infusion
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• IV medications
• Phlebotomy
• IV hydration
• Injections, including Prolia (osteoporosis)
• Lab draws through central lines
• Central line care, including access, flushing and declotting

Our hematology and medical oncology outpatient clinic treats malignant solid tumors, blood cancers and other non-malignant blood conditions. Patients receive evaluations and follow-up care from our medical oncologist, with treatment options ranging from oral medications to infusion (IV) therapies administered in our infusion center.

Chemotherapy is a type of treatment that may be used in your cancer treatment. This is called systemic therapy - a treatment that circulates through the body in the bloodstream. It can include chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. These therapies are administered by mouth, injection, or infusion (IV).

CommonSpirit Hope Cancer Center Longmont is proud to have Medical Oncology on site to manage chemotherapy treatments. Our board-certified oncologists work closely with all of your providers to create an individualized treatment plan.

Our Radiation Oncology department provides inpatient and outpatient radiation therapy for malignant and non-malignant conditions. Using advanced technology, including a linear accelerator with IGRT, IMRT, SBRT, and SRS, and HDR brachytherapy, our team of radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, physicists, radiation therapists, and nurses deliver precise treatment plans. Patients receive comprehensive education and nursing care throughout their treatment. We have both an interventional radiologist and a dedicated breast radiologist for our patients. 

• 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT)
• Low-dose Brachytherapy
• Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
• Image-guided Ration Therapy (IGRT)
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
• High-dose Brachytherapy

Our oncology surgeons are specifically trained to provide innovative treatment of cancers utilizing the latest surgical technologies, including robot-assisted surgery. When appropriate, this approach is designed to remove as much cancerous tissue as possible as an integral part of your treatment plan. 

Our surgical oncology services treat both malignant and non-malignant conditions. Patients receive evaluations and follow-up care, with surgeries typically performed at CommonSpirit Longmont Hospital. Additionally, breast surgery is available on site, and we partner with other CommonSpirit network surgical oncologists when needed as well as plastic surgeons.

CommonSpirit Hope Cancer Center Longmont’s tumor board is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who meet weekly to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and management of our cancer patients. The primary goal of a tumor board is to provide a comprehensive and collaborative approach to cancer care, ensuring that patients receive the best possible treatment based on the latest evidence and the collective expertise of specialists from various fields.

The tumor board typically consists of oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurses, and other specialists who have expertise in cancer care. The team collaborates to evaluate each patient's case, review medical imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic information, and develop a personalized treatment plan. This can include recommendations for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of treatments.

One of the key functions of a tumor board is to ensure that all aspects of a patient's condition are thoroughly considered. This includes the type of cancer, its stage, the patient's overall health, and any other underlying conditions that may impact treatment decisions. By bringing together professionals from different specialties, the tumor board can offer a more holistic view of each patient’s needs and provide a well-rounded treatment approach.

In addition to improving patient care, tumor boards also serve an important educational function by helping healthcare providers stay updated on the latest research and clinical advances in oncology.

It is amazing the impact that one simple word — cancer — can have on your life and the lives of your family members. Battling cancer requires a positive attitude, lots of information and knowledge, and a desire to heal. It’s also important to be willing to let others help you through this journey.

CommonSpirit Hope Cancer Center Longmont offers a wide array of programs and services for patients and their families to help you navigate the journey from cancer diagnosis through treatment and recovery. In addition to the support services detailed below, we also provide access to palliative care, rehabilitation services, lymphedema therapy, physical therapy, financial counseling, complementary and alternative medicine services, and after-hours symptom management.