Finding cancer early often means more options for treatment. Samaritan Medical Center offers a full array of services to treat the early signs and symptoms of cancer including 3D mammography, prostate testing, colonoscopy/endoscopy and more.

Our Early Lung Cancer Screening Program, created to combat our region’s high rates of lung cancer, is designed to detect lung cancer before symptoms appear.

Samaritan physicians and surgeons have all the necessary technology and equipment at their fingertips to accurately diagnose cancer and determine the level of intervention necessary to treat it. Diagnostic tools include a 24/7 laboratory, stereotactic breast biopsy and 3D mammography for breast cancer, imagery services such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound and advanced lung diagnosis procedures that are offered exclusively at Samaritan and performed by highly-trained pulmonologists.

Cancer treatment at the Walker Center encompasses surgery, radiation oncology/therapy and chemotherapy – and oftentimes these treatments are used in connection with each other. Expert surgeons and oncologists are equipped with some of the most advanced technological tools available to deliver treatment that is as fast and targeted as possible.

Learn about minimally invasive, image-guided interventional cancer treatments and therapy options such as tumor ablation and more.

While going through your cancer care, often there is a need for follow-up services. Samaritan offers physical therapy, lymphedema therapy and pain management options for our patients so that their recovery is complete and balanced.

A cancer diagnosis is often a difficult, confusing and anxious time. At the Walker Center, a patient navigator is available to help patients make sure the diagnosis and treatment options are understood, schedule appointments, follow up on results and check in to see what you might need throughout treatment.