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St. Luke's Cancer Institute

Patients and their families have trusted St. Luke’s for advanced, compassionate cancer care for more than 50 years. St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is the region's largest provider of cancer care and a leader in cancer research. We offer exceptional medical and radiation oncology care, and local access to highly trained, experienced, and renowned surgical oncologists. We’re also home to Idaho's only cancer treatment center for children, only federally sponsored center for hemophilia, and only blood and marrow transplant program.

Because cancer touches nearly every aspect of your life, we focus on every aspect of your care. From the multidisciplinary team of expert physicians and surgeons dedicated to your individual treatment, to the skilled caregivers working to reduce or alleviate symptoms and side effects, the counselors serving your social and spiritual needs, and the nurse navigators guiding the process and answering your questions—we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Highlights & Resources

Specialties

  • Medical Oncology
    Treatment for cancer and blood disorders using medicine, including chemotherapy and other therapies.

  • Radiation Oncology
    Radiation therapy for cancer treatment using state-of-the-art, highly accurate technology.

  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    Advanced, compassionate care for children with cancer.

  • Gynecologic Oncology
    Minimally invasive and robotic surgery for ovarian, cervical, uterine, and vaginal cancers, and complex benign conditions.

  • Thoracic Oncology
    Advanced treatment for cancers occurring in the chest, such as esophageal, lung, and thymic cancers, and chest wall tumors.
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    Urologic Oncology
    Advanced treatment of cancers affecting the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, and male reproductive organs.

  • Supportive Oncology

    Programs and resources to help promote healing, reduce stress, and manage cancer treatment side effects and symptoms.

Conditions

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Conditions

    1. A
      1. Anal Cancer
    2. B
      1. Bile Duct Cancer
      2. Breast Cancer
    3. C
      1. Colon Cancer
    4. E
      1. Esophageal Cancer
    5. H
      1. Head and Neck Cancer
      2. Hemophilia
    6. L
      1. Leukemia
      2. Liver Cancer
      3. Lung Cancer
    7. M
      1. Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    8. P
      1. Pancreatic Cancer
      2. Prostate Cancer
    9. S
      1. Stomach Cancer
    10. V
      1. Von Willebrands Disease
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    • Anal Cancer

      Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum.

    • Bile Duct Cancer

      A rare disease in which cancer cells form in the ducts that are outside the liver.

    • Breast Cancer

      When abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can invade nearby tissues and form a malignant tumor.

    • Colon Cancer

      Abnormal cells in your colon or rectum can grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.

    • Esophageal Cancer

      Cancer located in the hollow, muscular tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach.

    • Head and Neck Cancer

      Care for cancers of the sinuses, nasal and oral cavities, tongue, salivary glands, larynx, and pharynx.

    • Hemophilia

      A disorder caused by a shortage of certain clotting factors needed to help stop bleeding and prevent spontaneous bleeding.

    • Leukemia

      A type of blood cancer when bone marrow starts to make abnormal white blood cells that grow faster than normal cells and don't stop growing when they should.

    • Anal Cancer

      Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum.

    • Bile Duct Cancer

      A rare disease in which cancer cells form in the ducts that are outside the liver.

    • Breast Cancer

      When abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can invade nearby tissues and form a malignant tumor.

    • Colon Cancer

      Abnormal cells in your colon or rectum can grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.

    • Esophageal Cancer

      Cancer located in the hollow, muscular tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach.

    • Head and Neck Cancer

      Care for cancers of the sinuses, nasal and oral cavities, tongue, salivary glands, larynx, and pharynx.

    • Hemophilia

      A disorder caused by a shortage of certain clotting factors needed to help stop bleeding and prevent spontaneous bleeding.

    • Leukemia

      A type of blood cancer when bone marrow starts to make abnormal white blood cells that grow faster than normal cells and don't stop growing when they should.

    • Liver Cancer

      A disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the liver; the most common type in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma.

    • Lung Cancer

      St. Luke's offers comprehensive care for lung cancer, its symptoms, and the side effects of treatment.

    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes

      Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of cancer conditions caused by abnormal blood cells forming in the bone marrow.

    • Pancreatic Cancer

      When abnormal cells grow and form tumors in the pancreas; a small organ deep in the belly, behind your stomach.

    • Prostate Cancer

      The abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland.

    • Stomach Cancer

      Also known as gastric cancer – a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.

    • Von Willebrands Disease

      With this bleeding disorder, your blood takes longer to form clots, so you bleed for a longer time than other people.

    Supportive Oncology

    Supportive Oncology

    Caring for the Whole Person

    Supportive oncology is an integral part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute philosophy that healing comes from caring for the whole person, not just the disease.


    You can count on a team of experts who will work alongside your physicians to help you and your family be as strong and stable as possible during your cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.


    Learn more about our supportive oncology services

    Procedures & Treatments

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    Support Groups

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    • Living Through Cancer Support Group

      Support Groups

      An ongoing support program for people with cancer and their loved ones. Share your challenges and discuss topics that influence health and well-being.

    • Brain Tumor Support Group

      Support Groups

      Join us for this support group to share your story, learn about coping with symptoms and psychological changes, and get important medical updates.

    • Stages 0-2 Breast Cancer Support Group

      Support Groups

      This group provides a safe, supportive space to connect, share experiences, ask questions, and navigate life with stages 0-2 breast cancer. 

    • Cancer Caregiver Support Group

      Support Groups

      How do I manage my relationship with my loved one while also being a caregiver? How do I take care of myself while also caring for someone else?

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    Clinical Trials at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

    Clinical Trials at St. Lukes Cancer Institute

    Access to Cancer Research

    Through our participation in regional and national clinical research studies, St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is able to bring trial opportunities to our adult and pediatric patients that are on the leading edge of cancer care. You may participate in many of the same clinical trials as patients at the most-respected cancer centers in the world, including Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

    Learn more about research at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

    Find a Clinical Trial at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

    Commission on Cancer Accreditation

    Commission on Cancer Accreditation

    Care From a CoC-Accredited Program

    St. Luke's holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation. Accreditation by the CoC, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates a cancer program's commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care. Thirty-four CoC-developed standards set the framework for a cancer program to provide the full scope of cancer care services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support all cancer patients.

    Learn more about the CoC

    Additional Programs

    Support the Patients and Families at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

    Support the Patients and Families at St. Lukes Cancer Institute

    You Can Make a Difference

    You can make a real difference in the lives of patients and families facing cancer. We hope you’ll help us provide the exceptional healthcare and support they deserve. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time.


    Make a Donation to St. Luke's Cancer Institute

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    People are at the heart of great health care. That's why we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the communities we serve. 


    Together with our community partners and patients, we're building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans.

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