Cancer / Oncology

Your Cancer Care Specialists

When you’re facing cancer, we’re on your side with the expertise you need and the compassion you deserve. 

Thanks to the latest technology and innovative research conducted right here at Sanford Health, you’ll have access to the most advanced treatments for every stage of cancer.

You’ll also find providers who listen to you and thoroughly address your needs, guiding you from your first treatment through to survivorship. Your oncologists, nurses, navigators and schedulers are all here to help you.

Sanford Cancer Centers are nationally accredited by the Commission on Cancer. This means we have shown that we provide complete, quality care centered on you.

Cancers We Treat

We screen, diagnose and treat the following cancers:

• Brain and spine cancer
• Breast cancer
• Endocrine cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Pediatric cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Gynecologic cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Hematologic cancer
• Lung cancers
• Skin cancer
• Sarcomas

Scroll to the bottom of this page to view more information about cancer specialties.

One-Stop Clinics

You have the opportunity to consult with a multidisciplinary team of cancer care specialists about your treatment in one place.

In one visit, you walk away understanding every step and have a better idea about next steps with any of the providers on your team – whether it’s your oncologist or your physical therapist or your social support person.

Cancer Care Options

We offer the following cancer treatments:

• Medical oncology and hematology
• Cancer surgery: Robot-assisted procedures and minimally invasive surgery
• Radiation treatment
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Palliative care
• Infusion services and pharmacy

Nurse Navigators

Nurse navigators are available to help guide you and your family through your cancer journey. These are registered nurses who can assist with:

• Coordinating appointments, care and transportation
• Guiding you through the health care system
• Helping to clarify your diagnosis and treatment
• Offering cancer support services and educational resources
• Referring you to additional services such as nutrition, social support or financial counseling 

Most importantly, your nurse navigator is someone you can turn to for answers and support.

Team Approach to Cancer Care

Our cancer care team is dedicated to finding the best care plan for you. That’s why we meet weekly to present and discuss patient cases together. This conference brings together experts from all aspects of cancer care, including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, researchers and more. 

Cancer Support Services

We go beyond treating the disease – we treat you as a person. That’s why we offer cancer support services for your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being:

• Support groups
• Educational classes
• Massage therapy
• Patient counseling services
• Caregiver and family counseling
• Educational resource center
• Lodging assistance
• Genetic counseling
• Oncofertility (fertility preservation)
• Cancer survivorship program
• Nutritional services
• Financial counseling

Innovation through Clinical Trials

Choose Sanford Health for access to clinical trials not available from other health care providers. We’re developing new ways to fight cancer, and you can be part of the next breakthrough.

Participating in a clinical trial may provide you with access to innovative treatments while helping to improve care and find cures for future generations. Learn more about the types of cancer we’re studying and whether you might be eligible to participate.

View Open Clinical Trials

Find a Cancer Specialist

Find a nearby provider. We provide services in and around Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Fargo, North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Bemidji, Minnesota.