Where Cancer Meets Unwavering Strength
Cancer is uncompromising. So are we. When you're facing a cancer diagnosis, we'll devote all our expertise, all our innovation and all our hearts to helping you heal.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is part of a network of unmatched cancer treatment programs in the western suburbs, providing access to academic-level care for a wide range of cancers, including breast, prostate, colon, lung and brain.
Our state-of-the-art services combine personalized care from our oncologists, clinical trials, nurse navigators and treatment support — all with outpatient diagnostic imaging and lab services. In the fight against cancer, we'll be your strongest ally, so you and your family can focus on what matters most: healing.
Proven Cancer Treatment Programs
Our cancer programs meet the highest standards for excellence in comprehensive cancer care. You’ll have easy access to appointments with our specialists and family-friendly waiting areas to make your journey seamless and comfortable.
- Breast Cancer Treatment
-
We make high-level breast care available in Chicago's western suburbs at our nationally accredited comprehensive breast centers. Designated as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, our centers offer the latest in screening and diagnostic testing.
They are staffed by experienced surgeons and radiologists who are trained in the latest treatment approaches. You’ll have access to genetic counseling, clinical trials and a range of support services — all coordinated by our compassionate, specially trained nurse navigators.
MammoSite Therapy
This system is used to deliver internal radiation therapy to breast cancer patients after surgery. MammoSite is an internal therapy in which the radiation source is placed inside the breast, allowing it to target only the part of the breast where the cancer was found. - Colon Cancer Treatment
-
We’re dedicated to helping patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer get through the challenging journey of treatment. We welcome patients seeking a second opinion for esophageal, stomach, liver, pancreatic, gallbladder, bile duct, anal, colon, rectal and other gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
We take a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer. A team of GI cancer experts develops personalized care pathways for each patient. We’re honored to be a destination for gastrointestinal cancer care, in part because of the wide range of advanced procedures we perform.
Our team includes experienced and fellowship-trained oncologists and hematologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, pain management doctors, integrative oncologists, dedicated genetic consultants, pharmacists, oncology nurse navigators, financial counselors, research coordinators, social workers and spiritual care providers.
Plus, our research team provides opportunities to participate in the same clinical trials conducted at academic medical centers without the need to travel far from home.
- Genetic Cancer High-Risk Program
-
Our expert assessment and counseling help patients with hereditary cancers (such as breast, ovarian, colon, pancreatic, melanoma and others) prevent and manage their risk. Our team can work together to review your family's cancer history and determine if you have a predisposition for cancer.
- Gynecologic Cancer Treatment
-
Whether it’s uterine, cervical or ovarian cancer, the sensitive nature of gynecologic cancer requires a delicate balance of effective care and personal compassion. That’s why our gynecologic cancer specialists take the time to understand your whole health, providing you with compassionate, effective treatment that eases your mind.
- Integrative Oncology Treatment
-
Integrative oncology is the latest treatment approach in cancer care. Not only does it aid cancer treatment, but it also helps prevent a recurrence, reduce side effects, improve long-term quality of life and — most importantly — empowers patients to take an active role in their health. In this new approach to cancer treatment, complementary therapies, including nutrition and exercise, are combined with conventional clinical treatments.
- Liver Cancer Treatment
-
Our multidisciplinary team of oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurse navigators and social workers dedicate themselves to ensuring each patient has the best possible chance of recovery. Depending on the type and stage of a liver tumor, our surgical oncologists might remove it surgically, possibly with a minimally invasive approach. Or your treatment plan might combine surgery with other advanced testing and treatments.
We also offer a unique therapy called selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), which delivers tiny radioactive beads, or microspheres, directly to the liver tumor. This therapy can be performed alongside traditional cancer therapies and gives new hope to patients with liver cancers that were once considered incurable.
- Lung Cancer Treatment
-
Every year, lung cancer claims more lives than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, making early detection critical. Using the latest technology and techniques, our oncologists, interventional pulmonologists and nurse navigators are here for you, from screening and diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
- Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment
-
Melanoma is an aggressive — and increasingly common — type of skin cancer that requires expert diagnosis and treatment. If you have melanoma or are at high risk for developing skin cancer, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth can provide the skilled care, solid support and expert guidance you need. We offer a full range of approved surgical and medical melanoma treatments, including many that are not available at most hospitals.
If you have advanced (metastatic) melanoma or a rare type of tumor and have been told by other cancer centers that your options are limited, we are here to offer hope. Our team routinely offers second opinions to patients with advanced and complex cases of melanoma.
Our expertise includes:
- Biopsies on suspicious moles or any concerning lesions
- Mole mapping to closely monitor your skin lesions with high-resolution full-body digital photography, helping to spare you unnecessary and uncomfortable biopsies
- Experience in diagnosing and treating melanomas that affect people of color
- People at risk for melanoma due to a weakened immune system, organ transplant or medications
Our team works closely with your other specialists on a personalized plan to screen for, diagnose and treat your skin cancer.
Melanoma is not always easy to diagnose, and a misdiagnosis could be a missed opportunity for lifesaving treatment. We offer all FDA-approved treatments for early and advanced melanoma, so our patients can benefit from the latest surgical, systemic and regional therapies.
Pathologists, dermatologists, surgeons and oncologists specialize in diagnosing and managing melanoma at every stage. If you have risk factors for skin cancer, if your treatment has failed or your cancer has returned, our skin cancer specialists will work with you to find effective solutions.
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
-
We offer patients access to academic-level care and a multidisciplinary approach that includes specialists in pathology, oncology, hematology, urology and surgery working together to develop a unique care plan for each individual.
- Our prostate cancer screening services include:
- Digital rectal exam (DRE)
- Physical exam and medical history
- Prostate biopsy
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
- Transrectal MRI
- Transrectal ultrasound
If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may not need surgery or chemotherapy. Our experienced oncologists and urologists will discuss your options with you, including minimally invasive treatments with fewer side effects, active surveillance and monitoring, immunotherapy and hormone therapy.
Radiation Therapy
If radiation therapy or surgery is the best path, we offer the latest approaches:
- Brachytherapy: We offer both low-dose and high-dose brachytherapy, or seed implantation radiation therapy, which delivers the radiation directly to the cancer in the prostate by inserting tiny radioactive seeds. These seeds act like batteries, releasing their energy over time to treat the cancer.
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT): This advanced, 3D radiation therapy allows us to treat hard-to-reach tumors while preserving healthy tissue, especially in recurrent prostate cancer.
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT): This treatment couples a high degree of tumor-targeting accuracy with very high doses of extremely precise ionizing radiation. With SBRT, one to five treatments are given over the course of one or two weeks. SBRT treats tumors which are difficult to remove surgically or with patients who may not be candidates for surgery. In addition to prostate cancer, SBRT can treat liver and lung cancer.
SpaceOAR®
This innovative hydrogel provides space between the rectum and prostate, giving patients more protection from radiation and fewer long-term effects.Robotic-Assisted Surgery and Prostatectomy
We use the da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgical system. This revolutionary, minimally invasive technology enables more precise care with smaller incisions, resulting in less pain, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.Xofigo®
This sophisticated medication treats advanced prostate cancer that is resistant to other therapies.Iodine 131 Thyroid Therapy
This radioactive iodine treatment uses a form of iodine that emits radiation to treat thyroid cancer. - Radiation Oncology Program
-
Our radiation oncology program is staffed by a team of specialists who understand the challenges cancer patients face and provide a warm, welcoming environment.
Treatment begins with a simulation intended to help you get to know your expert team, which may include a radiation oncologist (a doctor specializing in radiation treatment), a dosimetrist (who determines the appropriate radiation dose), a radiation therapist and a nurse. They'll choose a personalized treatment plan for your cancer type and coordinate all your care.
Whenever possible, they'll use advanced technology, such as TrueBeam™ image-guided radiation therapy, to target cancer while avoiding healthy tissue and organs. You'll experience highly personalized, compassionate treatment that gives you the best possible chance of recovery.
Doctors Determined to Help You Heal
We're in this together. At every step of your cancer journey, our oncologists will be right there beside you, putting everything we've got into helping you overcome your diagnosis.
Always on Your Side With Empathy and Expertise
When the experience of our oncologists is combined with technology, faith-based care and emotional support, we can give you the best possible chance at recovery. This belief has guided us as we’ve built one of the highest-ranked teams of cancer experts in the greater Chicago area.
-
Next-Generation Treatment Technology
Our state-of-the-art technology includes HD simulation with computed tomography (CT scans), two new da Vinci® Xi devices, the latest in robotic surgery and Varian's TrueBeam™ image-guided radiation therapy.
-
Dedicated Nurse Navigators
Our nurse navigators are dedicated to providing warm, personal support on your cancer journey. Their mission is to help guide each patient, making their care journeys easier from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
-
A Team-Based Approach
In addition to oncologists and cancer specialists, our extended cancer team includes behavioral health experts, spiritual advisors, holistic health professionals, physical therapists, social workers and community resources. We also partner with cancer prevention organizations like the American Cancer Society.
Cancer Screenings Save Lives
The earlier we catch cancer, the better we can treat it. As part of preventive care, screenings identify the most common types of cancer in the early stages or before they have a chance to take hold.
Schedule a screening today to safeguard your health. Many of them can be performed in your doctor’s office, and the below screenings marked with an asterisk* can be scheduled by calling us at 855-206-1444. Learn more about the screenings and assessments our teams perform.
- Breast Cancer Screenings
-
Screening mammograms use the most advanced technology available to check for cancer. Women with a family history of breast cancer should begin screening between age 40 and 44. Women 45 to 54 with an average risk should be screened annually. After 55, discuss a screening plan with your doctor.
- Colon Cancer Screenings
-
Adults ages 45 to 75 should be screened for colon cancer. Adults 76 to 85 should discuss screening with their physician. The Affordable Care Act mandates that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and most health insurance plans cover preventive tests like colonoscopies.
- Genetic Cancer Assessments
-
We offer genetic cancer assessments for high-risk individuals. These assessments screen for multiple types of hereditary cancers, including breast, ovarian, colon, pancreatic, melanoma and endocrine cancers.
- Lung Cancer Screenings
-
If you are a current or former smoker between 50 and 80 years old, a quick and easy computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening can save your life. We offer low-dose CT scans, the gold standard in detecting early-stage lung cancer.
- Skin Cancer Screenings
-
Catching skin cancer early helps ensure the best chance for a full recovery. Perform frequent self-checks and report changes to your doctor. If needed, our comprehensive skin cancer screenings may include minimally invasive tissue biopsies and same-day test results when possible.
- Prostate Cancer Screenings
-
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men. African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should begin screening at age 45. Men who are not African American and don’t have a family history of cancer should begin screening at age 50.
- Cervical Cancer Screenings
-
Cervical cancer often causes no symptoms, which is why screening is so important. For women ages 21 to 29, a Pap smear is recommended every one to three years. For women between 30 and 65, a Pap smear and HPV test is recommended every five years.
Take a virtual tour of our cancer institute, conveniently located in Hinsdale on 1 Salt Creek Lane, right off of I-294.
Find Academic-Powered Care at Our Advanced Cancer Institute
You deserve to feel whole again, and we'll help you get there. Our UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Advanced Cancer Institute provides Chicago's western suburbs with convenient access to academic-powered expertise, clinical trials and the latest technology. This fully accredited, state-of-the-art cancer center combines comprehensive, personalized cancer treatments with outpatient diagnostic imaging and lab services — all under one roof. Find us in Hinsdale at 1 Salt Creek Lane, right off I-294.
- Imaging and Diagnostics
-
We use new-generation gentle imaging technology to ensure that patients receive the lowest radiation dose possible while delivering the highest image resolution. Our cancer imaging and diagnostic services include:
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Digital mammography with 3D capabilities for dense breasts
- General X-ray
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Stereotactic image-guided breast biopsy
- Ultrasound
- State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy
-
Our radiation therapies include:
- High-dose radiotherapy (HDR)
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- Respiratory gating and skin surface tracking technology
- Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
- Compassionate Expertise and Support
-
We’ll surround you with support at every step. In addition to your primary cancer treatment plan, we offer:
- Genetic counseling
- Infusion services
- Integrative medicine
- Nurse navigation
- Nutritional counseling
- Outpatient lab testing
- Psychosocial counseling
- Spiritual counseling
- Wellness House patient resources
- Access to Ion Bronchoscopy
-
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. — but because it’s often not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage, it’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women. If lung cancer is found when it’s still small and before it has spread, it’s more likely to be treated successfully. That’s why early detection is key to overcoming lung cancer.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth now offers the Ion system for next-generation, minimally invasive peripheral robotic-assisted bronchoscopy. Ion uses ultra-thin, maneuverable, shape-sensing navigation technology to allow your surgeon to visualize and safely biopsy remote parts of the lung that were previously inaccessible — and where more than 70% of cancerous lung nodules may be located.
The Ion robotic system offers an alternative to more invasive procedures. The enhanced reach, precision and flexibility compared to manual bronchoscope and biopsy techniques significantly improve the success of lung nodule biopsy, which, in turn, shortens your journey from diagnosis to treatment.
Nationally Ranked and Accredited Cancer Care
We’ve achieved these accreditations and affiliations because of our commitment to our patients and our belief in the healing power of whole-person care:
- Commission on Cancer Accreditation, American College of Surgeons
- National Accreditation Program from Breast Cancer Centers (NAPBC)
- Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Easier Access to Surgical Oncology Expertise
For many people with cancer, surgery can be a promising treatment on the path toward healing. Cancer surgeries can be extremely complex, though, so it’s important to find a surgeon and hospital you trust.
UChicago Medicine surgical oncologists treat abdominal, soft tissue and skin cancers and non-cancerous growths — all with leading-edge approaches like minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries. UChicago Medicine's cancer program ranks among the top in the nation, and their surgeons are recognized for their comprehensive knowledge, and for using sophisticated techniques and technologies to provide the best possible outcomes.
With access to these surgeons at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals in Chicago’s western suburbs, you can rest assured that you’ll receive expert-level surgical care. This team of surgical oncologists will work closely with specialists in medical and radiation oncology to create an individualized treatment plan for your unique needs.
Improving Outcomes for More Cancer Patients
Each year, we provide data on all reportable cancers we treat to a Certified Tumor Registrar. It’s how we fulfill mandatory requirements set by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This is called a cancer registry, and it's vital to informing research efforts and improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients across the country.
The information we share is limited to health status, recent exam dates and your current doctor. In accordance with Illinois State Law and the Illinois State Center Registry policy, your medical history and follow-up information is kept in complete confidence.
Through this registry, we're able to offer improved outcomes for others with your diagnosis and better lifetime support for you. Because no matter how long it's been since you were diagnosed, we'll always care for you.