Cancer Care

Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, oncologists, surgeons, nurses and care navigators will make sure you have support in every aspect of your care — physically, emotionally and mentally. From leading-edge treatments to partnerships with leading academic institutions, we’re focused on providing the highest level of cancer care.

Cancer treatment can feel like a journey. That’s why we’re here every step of the way.

Types of cancer we treat

Our oncology and cancer doctors at Mount Nittany Health are highly trained in all cancer specialties, including hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology and others.

We provide precise diagnoses and treatment for all types of cancers, including:

• Blood cancers
• Bone cancers
• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Brain and spine tumors
• Digestive cancers
• Gynecological cancers
• Head and neck cancers
• Kidney cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers

We also treat blood disorders such as anemia, hemophilia and sickle cell disease.

Cancer treatments and services

We offer comprehensive cancer treatment options while supporting your overall health before, during and after your diagnosis:

• Infusion services: Our infusion professionals combine compassion with expert care in a comfortable environment.
• Clinical trials: Access to the latest research and studies can help you receive the best treatment options. Talk to your doctor for more information.
• Lung cancer screening program: Our low-dose CT screening program detects lung cancer at early stages. Learn more.
• Chemotherapy: During this treatment, medications are used to fight cancer cells or prevent them from multiplying within the body.
• Immunotherapy: This cancer treatment uses medications to suppress or stimulate the immune system to help fight cancer.
• Radiation oncology: We use the TrueBeam radiotherapy and radiosurgery system, which allows precise targeting of tumors with increased speed and accuracy.
• Surgery: Heal better, faster with surgical technology that improves accuracy and leads to better outcomes.
• Palliative care: Our palliative care team helps manage symptoms to improve your quality of life.
• Targeted therapies: Precision treatments like Xofigo and stereotactic radiosurgery focus directly on cancer cells, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. These therapies often target specific mutations your cancer expresses, reducing toxicity and side effects.
• Personalized medicine: Care plans are tailored to each patient’s unique health profile, including genetics, lifestyle and medical history. By matching treatments to the tumor’s specific mutations, this approach improves effectiveness and lowers the risk of unnecessary side effects.
• Interventional radiology: Minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging — such as fluoroscopy and CT — allow for accurate diagnosis and treatment with reduced recovery time.
• Endoscopic ultrasound and endobronchial ultrasound: Advanced scopes equipped with ultrasound help visualize and biopsy internal organs and airways, aiding in early detection of cancer.
• Robotic surgery: Using da Vinci robotic systems, surgeons perform complex procedures through small incisions with enhanced precision, less pain and faster healing.

 Learn more about cancer treatments

Cancer care at Mount Nittany

Treating cancer is just one part of your journey. To support your overall well-being, we offer dedicated oncology patient navigators who can help with everything from scheduling appointments and finding support groups to adjusting to your new lifestyle and connecting you with community resources.

Navigating cancer care

• Your cancer support team

• Cancer support groups

• Patient education

• Patient portal