Maybe it’s your mom, your best friend, your neighbor or your child’s teacher. Maybe it’s you. Cancer affects most of us at some point in our lives. When it does, Monument Health’s Cancer Care Institute is here for you.
The Cancer Care Institute opened in 1993. Located adjacent to Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, the Cancer Care Institute provides outpatient oncology services, supportive laboratory and imaging services, as well as services for related clinical research trials.
We believe strong communication between cancer specialists, family physicians, referring specialists and supportive service providers results in optimal cancer care. We continually review and update our techniques and technologies to provide leading-edge cancer therapies. Our long-standing relationships with nationally renowned research groups allow us to offer some of the latest emerging therapies.
Approximately half of all cancer-related diagnoses involve surgery as the first course of treatment. Surgery can remove tumors and any nearby tissues suspected of containing cancerous cells. In some cases, surgeons will remove healthy tissues to keep the cancer from spreading. Surgeons may also remove lymph nodes near a tumor to determine if the cancer has spread.
Medical oncology refers to the treatment of cancer using chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy and newer targeted therapies. Medical Oncologists are board-certified cancer specialists that are uniquely qualified to manage the specific problems associated with cancer and cancer treatments. They are experts at determining which drug(s), surgeries and/or therapies should be used.
Chemotherapy
Hormone therapy
Biological therapy (immunotherapy)
Radiation Oncology refers to the use of radiation in the treatment of cancer, and is one of the most common treatments for cancer. It is effective in almost every part of the body. Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays, neutrons and other sources to destroy the ability of cancer cells to divide and multiply.
Radiation therapy is delivered one of two ways:
External radiation therapy:
Internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy)
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The doctors, nurses, lab and taking blood have all been a pleasant experience. I have been getting chemo for two years every 3 or 4 weeks and could not ask for any more polite people to work with down to the receptionist. You all need an applause and pat on the back for a GREAT JOB WELL DONE. THANK YOU!
I have always received excellent care at the Cancer Care Institute. Dr. Kuzman andDr. Petereit have been compassionate and professional and have provided the very best care. Every staff member is wonderful. I highly recommend Monument Health.
Dr. Croft, the team that works with her and the cancer center staff are wonderful.
