Affiliated Oncologists

The Gleason Score is the system used to determine the grade of prostate cancer.

Screening for prostate cancer makes it possible to find it earlier when it's easier to treat.

Our cancer team provides advanced treatments, including surgery and various therapies specifically for head and neck cancers.

Breast cancer treatments have become more advanced in the past decade, including surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and target...

Treatment planning for prostate cancer takes the extent of the cancer into consideration, referred to as staging.

Vaccines that work against cancer by boosting the immune system’s response to cancer cells.

Patients with colon or rectal cancer typically receive a combination of treatments including surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Information provided to help patients understand their cancer diagnosis.

Patients with lung cancer typically receive a combination of treatments based on the size, type, and stage of the lung cancer, including surgery, chem...

A customized treatment plan for cancer patients, incorporating clinical trials when appropriate.

There are quite a few prostate cancer treatment options. The right one for you depends on the grade and stage of cancer. Methods of treatments range f...

Involves introducing viruses that tend to infect and kill cancer cells but not normal cells.

Chemotherapy is a category of powerful drugs used to kill cancer cells throughout the body. It can be administered in several ways including infusion,...

Chemotherapy treatment provided on an outpatient basis.

Supportive care focusing on quality of life during cancer treatment.

Access to the latest treatments and resources for cancer care.

Breast cancer clinical trials are available to patients in the South Chicago area at our close-to-home locations, providing access to promising cancer...

Patients have access to promising cancer research trials to explore new ways to treat lung cancer.

A procedure where the doctor looks at the lining of the colon for anything abnormal.

Shows anatomy and is combined with PET to provide detailed metabolic information about the body.

Enhances radiation treatment planning by generating three-dimensional images for accurate targeting of treatment areas.

Combines PET and CT scans to show metabolic patterns and anatomical information.

A state-of-the-art technology for detecting bone metastases with higher sensitivity and specificity than conventional bone scans.

A registered dietitian (or nutritionist) is an important part of the cancer care team, helping translate nutrition goals for the best possible treatme...

Counseling services to help patients manage health-related expenses

A specialist who assesses and analyzes disease risk among individuals and their families, helping them understand the ways genetics can affect life.

Education for individuals and families to help identify genetic conditions that could lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.

Education on genetic risks to inform health decisions

Genomic testing available for non-small cell lung cancer allows for more specific treatments targeting the genetic mutations causing cancer.

Expert treatment for cancers that develop in the female reproductive organs.

Advanced care for women with cancers of the female reproductive organs or pelvis area, including diagnosis discussion and treatment options.

Ongoing supervision of patient care and treatment effectiveness.

Consultation with gynecologic oncologists specializing in endometrial cancer, discussing diagnosis and recommended treatment options.

Drugs that block hormone production or change the way hormones work for treating cancer. Similar to chemotherapy, it is a systemic treatment designed ...

A category of treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer, including various types such as monoclonal antibodies, immune checkpoin...

A treatment that targets the specific genes or proteins that contribute to cancer growth.

Advanced in-house laboratory services for comprehensive testing and analysis

Opportunities for patients to seek second opinions on their cancer diagnosis and treatment plan.

Meeting with a different oncologist to review diagnosis and recommended treatments.

Imaging services for diagnostics and assessment of health conditions

Important for accurately diagnosing and staging cancer, as well as tracking the progress of treatment.

Detailed overview of different treatment options available.

Our practice offers in-office dispensing of oral medications used in cancer treatment and supportive care, including oral antibiotics, agents for naus...

Highly advanced surgeries performed by gynecologic oncologists as part of treatment for endometrial cancer.

Medical specialty focused on blood disorders.

Specialized medical care focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Comprehensive medical and radiation oncology and hematology practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders.

A registered nurse who specializes in caring for and educating patients who have cancer.

Care aimed at providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.

Pharmacy services to provide medications for patient care

A physical therapist helps design individual rehabilitation programs that can help cancer patients build strength, reduce stress, regain independence,...

Stocks widely used oral cancer treatment medications and integrates pharmacy services into patient care at Affiliated Oncologists.

This type involves placing radiation sources as close as possible to the tumor site, safely placing the radiation inside the body.

Delivers radiation from a machine outside the body, focusing high-energy rays into the tumor, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.

This form of radiation comes from a machine located outside the body.

Combines three-dimensional images to pinpoint and treat cancerous tumors, improving accuracy and safety.

An advanced form of external radiation treatment using 3D planning to target tumor cells precisely.

Delivers high doses of radiation using several beams aimed at a targeted area, usually one to five doses in a day.

Involves putting a radioactive source directly into the body, near or directly in the tumor.

Delivers low dose radiation from a device placed in the body over a period of 20 to 50 hours, sparing surrounding tissue.

Therapies related to the treatment of cancer.

Latest radiation technology for cancer treatment.

A form of treatment that uses radiation (X-rays, gamma rays, or electrons) to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. This therapy can be external (from ...

A type of stereotactic radiation therapy that is used for single tumors spread to the brain, given in one session.

A procedure which restores blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow when they have been damaged by cancer or by cancer treatment.

This type of transplant uses stem cells from a donor, which can help treat certain types of cancer in a way other than just replacing stem cells.

This type of transplant uses the patient's own stem cells harvested from their bone marrow or blood before chemotherapy.

Minimally invasive surgical procedures using advanced techniques like laparoscopes and robotic assistance for cancer removal.

Programs designed to address the physical challenges and emotional concerns of patients during cancer treatment.

A procedure that infuses healthy blood-forming stem cells into the body.

The comprehensive approach offered by our prostate cancer team at Affiliated Oncologists combines the most advanced treatments with education and supp...

Working with patients to create a treatment plan tailored to their needs.