Cancer Care
Even before you have all the details, just hearing the word "cancer" triggers fear and uncertainty...for you and your loved ones.
At Silver Cross, you're never alone in your cancer journey. Our cancer experts are with you every step of the way. From diagnosis through treatment and beyond, we're by your side. Answering questions. Discussing treatment options. And, most importantly, listening.
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Renowned Cancer Partnerships
At Silver Cross, we've partnered with the nation's leading cancer experts so you can get all the cancer care you need close to home.
The UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross offers you access to one of the nation's foremost cancer programs. In fact, UChicago Medicine is one of only two cancer centers in Illinois officially designated by the National Cancer Institute.
NCI designation is the gold standard for cancer programs and is bestowed upon the nation's top cancer centers in recognition of their innovative research and leading-edge treatments.
Because of our partnership with UChicago Medicine, you can receive most of those services right here in New Lenox!
Nationally Recognized Care
Our collaboration with UChicago Medicine provides the best of both worlds: academic specialists and the latest cancer treatments in a setting that's comfortable, familiar and close to home. The cancer center is located in the Carolyn J. Czerkies Pavilion on the north side of our campus.
Here, you have access to a full array of cancer services in one convenient location, including:
- Comprehensive care for a wide variety of cancers.
- Clinical trials and investigational therapies from the University of Chicago’s NCI-designated comprehensive cancer care team of over 150 clinical care specialists and subspecialists. For more information about clinical trials at Silver Cross, call 815-300-5838.
- Advanced treatment options including state-of-the-art chemotherapy, radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery, which delivers high doses of radiation in a single session, or a few sessions, while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
- Supportive programs for you and your family, including cancer support groups, preventive screenings and a comprehensive cancer resource center.
Cancers We Treat
Silver Cross treats a wide variety of cancers, including:
- Brain and spine cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Endocrine cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Gynecological cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Mouth cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Skin cancer
Cancer Surgery
Surgery is an important part of many cancer treatments. In fact, nearly all cancer patients require at least one surgery for biopsy, removal of a tumor or for something more complex.
Surgeons on staff at Silver Cross are experts in cancer surgery, offering specialized technologies and minimally invasive techniques including robotic-assisted surgery. They've trained at some of the nation's most prestigious medical centers and work as a team to deliver the very best care.
What's more, Healthgrades ranked Silver Cross #1 in Surgical Care in Illinois in 2024 and 2025, which means we have the outcomes to demonstrate our excellence in all types of surgery, including cancer.
