Cancer Care
Cancer Care
Cancer Care
The words “you have cancer” are life changing. This moment brings emotional and physical effects that affect not only you but everyone who cares about you.
When this happens to you or someone you love, the first thing you look for is a place and a team of experts in your type of cancer. You need access to the latest in testing, treatments, and tools to bring to the fight. You also want a caring team who knows what you're going through every step of the way.
At Carilion Clinic, we offer everyone a team-based approach to care. You have access to cancer navigators to help guide you through the process. They’ll help you connect with the many care team members you may meet on your journey.
We partner with Blue Ridge Cancer Care and offer cancer research trials through our relationship with Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. Together, we bring you advanced care options today, along with access to tomorrow’s therapies.
Coming soon, Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will expand access to advanced cancer care—with the latest technologies and thoughtfully designed spaces to support healing—while our expert teams continue to provide compassionate, personalized care backed by groundbreaking research.
You want and deserve the best treatment possible, as close to your home as possible.
Cancer screenings are part of preventive care to help find cancer before there are symptoms. When we find cancer early, we have more treatment options and a better chance at a cure.
Types of screenings we offer include:
Cancer Screening at Carilion
Cancer screenings are part of preventive care to help find cancer before there are symptoms. When we find cancer early, we have more treatment options and a better chance at a cure.
Types of screenings we offer include:
Conditions We Treat
We treat all types of cancers in kids, teens, and adults. We also treat pre-cancerous conditions that can turn into cancer. Conditions include:
Blood Cancers
Expert care for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in adults and children, with advanced treatments and access to clinical trials.Breast Cancer
The second most common type of cancer women will face in their lifetime. We’re experts at breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.Colorectal Cancer
These deadly gastrointestinal cancers start in your colon or rectum. They're on the rise in those 50 and younger, but can be prevented with regular screens.Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is common but often survivable. Our team helps you understand your diagnosis and provides expert, personalized care when needed.Gynecologic Cancers
Gynecologic cancers affect the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and more. Our specialists provide compassionate, goal-focused treatment.Head and Neck Cancers
Head, neck, and thyroid cancers can affect quality of life. We partner with Blue Ridge Cancer Care to bring you a range of treatments.Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Brain and spinal cord tumors are rare but can affect how your body works. Our specialists provide expert, personalized care and access to the latest treatments.- View All 14 Conditions
Blood Cancers
Expert care for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in adults and children, with advanced treatments and access to clinical trials.Breast Cancer
The second most common type of cancer women will face in their lifetime. We’re experts at breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.Colorectal Cancer
These deadly gastrointestinal cancers start in your colon or rectum. They're on the rise in those 50 and younger, but can be prevented with regular screens.Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is common but often survivable. Our team helps you understand your diagnosis and provides expert, personalized care when needed.Gynecologic Cancers
Gynecologic cancers affect the ovaries, uterus, cervix, and more. Our specialists provide compassionate, goal-focused treatment.Head and Neck Cancers
Head, neck, and thyroid cancers can affect quality of life. We partner with Blue Ridge Cancer Care to bring you a range of treatments.Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Brain and spinal cord tumors are rare but can affect how your body works. Our specialists provide expert, personalized care and access to the latest treatments.- View All 14 Conditions
Treatments We Offer
We provide gold-standard cancer care. We also know research continues to find new and improved cancer treatment methods. Our specialists review emerging innovations and treatments that can benefit our cancer patients. Treatments includes:
Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is often a key step in treatment. Our skilled team uses advanced techniques to remove tumors safely and help speed recovery.Cancer Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation
Exercises to prevent side effects and promote recovery from cancer treatment. We help you relearn life skills to improve how your body functions.Chemotherapy and Cancer Medicines
Cancer medicines use drugs like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to treat cancer. We personalize your treatment plan using the latest therapies.Plastic Surgery After Cancer
Cancer treatment can change how you look and how your body works. Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons can restore appearance and function.Cancer Genetic Counseling
Understand your inherited cancer risk with genetic counseling, testing options, and personalized prevention and care.Cancer Imaging
During your cancer journey, imaging tools play a key role in cancer screening, detection, and diagnosis. They’re also critical for follow-up care.Radiation Treatments for Cancer
Radiation treatments are one of the main ways we fight cancer. In the last few decades, they've gotten more precise and do less damage to health tissue.Infusion Therapy
Some cancer and autoimmune medicines need to go directly into your bloodstream. You’ll get these medicines at one of our 6 infusion centers.
Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is often a key step in treatment. Our skilled team uses advanced techniques to remove tumors safely and help speed recovery.Cancer Rehabilitation and Prehabilitation
Exercises to prevent side effects and promote recovery from cancer treatment. We help you relearn life skills to improve how your body functions.Chemotherapy and Cancer Medicines
Cancer medicines use drugs like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to treat cancer. We personalize your treatment plan using the latest therapies.Plastic Surgery After Cancer
Cancer treatment can change how you look and how your body works. Our plastic and reconstructive surgeons can restore appearance and function.Cancer Genetic Counseling
Understand your inherited cancer risk with genetic counseling, testing options, and personalized prevention and care.Cancer Imaging
During your cancer journey, imaging tools play a key role in cancer screening, detection, and diagnosis. They’re also critical for follow-up care.Radiation Treatments for Cancer
Radiation treatments are one of the main ways we fight cancer. In the last few decades, they've gotten more precise and do less damage to health tissue.Infusion Therapy
Some cancer and autoimmune medicines need to go directly into your bloodstream. You’ll get these medicines at one of our 6 infusion centers.
We provide world-class cancer care close to home. U.S. News & World Report ranks Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a high-performing hospital in multiple types of cancer surgery and care. We put you and your goals at the center of cancer care.
Tumor board review
Our expert team meets several of times each month for a tumor board review. We go over care plans and discuss challenging cases. This approach ensures that your care is always up-to-date and tailored to your needs.
Why Choose Carilion Clinic?
We provide world-class cancer care close to home. U.S. News & World Report ranks Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a high-performing hospital in multiple types of cancer surgery and care. We put you and your goals at the center of cancer care.
Research and Education
The experts in cancer care at Carilion want to help those who are training to work in this field. We're always looking for ways to provide cancer patients with the highest level of care. We actively foster medical education and research.
Community-focused research
We’re part of the Minority Underserved National Community Oncology Research Program. This national network program brings cancer clinical trials and studies to people in underserved and underrepresented communities.
Teaching medical students
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is a unique, public-private partnership between a cutting-edge research university and a major healthcare network. We work to educate medical thought leaders through research and discovery.
Patient Stories
It was a wonderful experience. Cancer's not wonderful, but the experience, and the support, and the doctors, and their attitude, and how they explained things and supported you was just amazing. It really was."
That was the kind of care that you got. It went beyond treating a patient; it was more like treating a friend."
It was obvious I wasn't alone in any of this. In the journey, in the fight."
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Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Your path to better health starts here. Explore comprehensive care options and find the support you need for every step of your wellness journey.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Your path to better health starts here. Explore comprehensive care options and find the support you need for every step of your wellness journey.
Get Care at Carilion Clinic
Your path to better health starts here. Explore comprehensive care options and find the support you need for every step of your wellness journey.