Cancer Center Lakewood

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. 

CommonSpirit Cancer Center Lakewood: A Department of St. Anthony Summit Hospital partners with Health Images to complete screening and diagnostic services on our Lakewood campus. Our comprehensive services include:

• 3D mammography
• Automated breast ultrasound (ABUS)
• Digital screening mammography
• Digital mammography
• Breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy
• Breast MRI and MRI-guided breast biopsy
• Stereotactic biopsy
• PET/CT scans
• Diagnostic MRI
• Diagnostic CT
• Bone densitometry screening
• High-risk breast screening

The CommonSpirit Cancer Center Lakewood: A Department of St. Anthony Summit Hospital Infusion Center offers access to high-quality infusion and chemotherapy services in our comfortable, private infusion suites. Staffed by registered nurses who specialize in administering cancer treatments, we provide personalized, compassionate, and comfortable care to every patient. 

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

• Antibiotic administration
• Blood product infusion
• Chemotherapy
• IV medications, including Reclast (osteoporosis) and Tysabri (MS)
• 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 and blood diseases as well as non-malignant hematologic conditions. Patients receive evaluations and follow-up care from medical oncologists, with treatment options ranging from oral medications to infusion (IV) therapies administered in our on-site 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.

CommonSpirit Cancer Center Lakewood: A Department of St. Anthony Summit Hospital is proud to have Medical Oncology on site to manage your chemotherapy treatments. Our board-certified oncologists work closely with all of your providers to create an individualized treatment plan.

We partner with CommonSpirit Radiation Oncology St. Anthony to provide 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.

Our oncology surgeons are specifically trained to provide innovative treatment of cancers utilizing the latest surgical technologies. 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 nonmalignant conditions. Patients receive evaluations and follow-up care, with surgeries performed at St. Anthony Hospital. Additionally, breast surgery and a breast multidisciplinary clinic are available on site, and we partner with other CommonSpirit network surgical oncologists when needed.

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 Cancer Center Lakewood: A Department of St. Anthony Summit Hospital 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.