Cancer Care

The Cancer Care Center at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital combines state-of-the-art oncology treatment technology with compassionate care for your body and soul.

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We understand that no one wants to face a cancer diagnosis alone. That is why our exceptional team is here for you every step of the way—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. We commit to providing you with the best care possible through our core values of Respect, Care, Competence and Joy.

HSHS St. Mary’s offers unique support services like individualized dietary consultations and spiritual care. We can also provide you with information about local support groups.

For more information, call 217-464-2900.

Here with You

At HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, our team welcomes you with open arms. Jenny, a young mother recently diagnosed with cancer, shares her message of gratitude with her caregivers in a letter she wrote to the cancer care team.

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Treatment Options

We provide radiation as well as chemotherapy treatment, and we can treat almost any type of cancer regardless of diagnosis or stage. In addition, we provide TomoTherapy Hi-Art radiation treatment which offers an unmatched level of accuracy and minimizes side effects typically associated with previous radiation therapy methods.



A Team of Experts

Meet your exceptional cancer care team, led by specialists from The Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois. Radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and hematologists work together with the Cancer Care Center's team of medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, radiation therapists and administrative colleagues to develop and monitor a treatment plan to meet your needs.

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Real Men Wear Pink

The goal of the RMWP campaign is to generate breast cancer awareness and to encourage our mothers, aunts, grandmothers, sisters and loved ones to meet with their doctor to discuss breast cancer screenings.

Funds raised in the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign go toward breast cancer awareness and the HSHS St. Mary' Hospital Cancer Care Center. Click here to make a donation to the HSHS St. Mary's Foundation.