Cancer affects most of us at some point in our lives, whether it is you, a family member, or a friend that has been diagnosed with the disease. The good news is that the sooner cancer is detected and treated, the better the chances for living for many years. Since opening its doors in 1993, the John T. Vucurevich Regional Cancer Care Institute has provided care for more than 10,000 patients fighting cancer.

Conveniently located next to Rapid City Regional Hospital, the Cancer Care Institute provides inpatient and outpatient medical and radiation oncology services, supportive laboratory and imaging services, and related clinical trial research services.

Treatment for cancer depends on several factors including the type of cancer; the size, location, and stage of the disease; and a person's general health. Treatment plans are developed to fit each person's unique situation. Primary methods used to treat cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, brachytherapy and biotherapy.

A critical component of Rapid City Regional Hospital's comprehensive cancer program is the Cancer Care Institute. The Cancer Care Institute houses radiation oncology and medical oncology services, supportive laboratory and imaging services and clinical trial research offices. The Cancer Care Institute's close proximity to Rapid City Regional Hospital also allows us to perform special procedures such as intraoperative radiation therapy, permanent prostate seed implants, and centralized chemotherapy preparation.

Our Comprehensive Cancer Program includes:

• TomoTherapy
• Medical Oncology
  Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Biotherapy, Immunotherapy, Infusion Plus
• Radiation Oncology
  Radiation Therapy, External Beam Radiation, Internal Radiation/Brachytherapy
• Clinical Trial Research
  Research studies conducted with patients, based at Cancer Care Institute
• Pharmacy
  Complete pharmaceutical services through Cancer Care Institute & the Hospital
• Lab & Imaging
  On-site at the Cancer Care Institute and less routine services available through the Hospital
• Quality Assurance
  Approved by the American College of Surgeons & JCAHO accredited
• Cancer Registry
  Collecting information about all cancer patients
• Home Care/Hospice

A team of specialists - which may include your family care physician, a surgeon, a radiation oncologist, a medical oncologist and others - works closely together to coordinate the many aspects of your care. We care about you and your family's feelings and thoughts. No question is unimportant so please don't hesitate to ask for help whenever you need it.

• Medical Oncologists
• Radiation Oncologists
• Nurses & Staff