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OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report for excellence across three different cancer care and oncology programs, reflecting our commitment to delivering expert, comprehensive cancer treatment. This distinction recognizes our team’s experience, advanced treatments and wide-ranging services, helping you and your care team confidently navigate every step of your cancer journey.
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Proton therapy targets cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue nearby. It has fewer side effects both now and in the future, which means you’ll enjoy a better quality of life. OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute is the only treatment center in central Illinois that offers proton therapy.
Discover the Benefits of Proton TherapyBrachytherapy delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while minimizing damage to nearby healthy tissue. This precise treatment offers fewer side effects, allowing you to recover faster and maintain a higher quality of life. OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute is one of only four cancer centers nationwide to offer a technologically advanced brachytherapy treatment option.
We bring you a whole team of experts to walk with you, to fight with you and to stand shoulder to shoulder with you so you never carry the burden alone.
From highly specialized cancer treatments to support for your family and everything in between, we’re here to take care of all of you.
Cancer isn’t on anyone’s agenda. Life takes on a whole new meaning when you’re diagnosed. In addition to the physical impact, cancer creates countless social and emotional side effects in various aspects of life, including the lives of family members, friends and co-workers. Taking steps to prevent cancer is one of the best ways to lower your risk. You can significantly reduce your cancer risk with three decisions: Don’t smoke, stay physically active and practice good nutrition.
When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you want answers right away. That’s why we designed Rapid Access – a process that gets you from diagnosis to first appointment immediately. You’ll get to meet with your care team and get a treatment plan designed just for you and your unique needs without waiting.
We are here for your entire care journey. We serve our communities with our main OSF Cancer Institute hub in Peoria, our network of nine cancer centers, 15 hospitals and 39 immediate care centers throughout Illinois and Michigan.