Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls

History of Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls

The Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls is part of the larger Avera Health system. This regional medical group serves South Dakota and the surrounding states. The Avera Cancer Institute is the flagship cancer center in the system’s broad oncology network.

The Avera Cancer Institute is located on the campus of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. It has provided specialized cancer care in the Sioux Falls region for more than 30 years. This facility brings many cancer services together under one roof.

Avera Cancer Institute departments include diagnostics, surgery and medical oncology. It also offers supportive care programs with social workers, dietitians and patient advocates.

Mesothelioma Care at Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls

The Avera Cancer Institute's oncology program treats rare cancers like mesothelioma. This center has specialized equipment and doctors to help diagnose and manage mesothelioma. Here, care teams work together to develop individual treatment plans for each patient's diagnosis.

These care plans may combine common methods like chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery. The center also participates in clinical trials to research new cancer therapies. These studies help advance treatment and allow some patients to access cutting-edge methods not yet widely available.

Mesothelioma doctors at Avera Cancer Institute stay current on the best treatments. They can choose which standard and emerging therapies may work well for a patient.

Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls Specializations

• Blood and marrow transplants
• CAR T-cell therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Radiation
• Surgery

Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls Accreditations

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (COC)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI)

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Patient and Family Services at Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls

At Avera Cancer Institute – Sioux Falls, supportive care services are part of cancer treatment. These resources help mesothelioma patients manage physical symptoms, emotional stress and other challenges. Services include counseling, patient navigation and integrative medicine. Patients can talk with their care team about which services meet their needs.

• Advance Directives
• Cancer Patient Caregiver Guide
• Cancer Patient Guide
• Genetic Testing and Counseling
• Hospice Care
• Integrative Medicine
• Mental Health and Counseling
• Palliative Care
• Physical Therapy and Rehab
• Second Opinion
• Social Work Services
• Spiritual Care
• Support Groups and Resources

Patient and Family Services in the Sioux Falls Area

Outside of Avera Cancer Institute, the Sioux Falls area has other cancer support services. These groups and programs provide resources to help patients manage daily life, treatment and overall well-being.