Navigating Cancer Care
From the moment someone suspects they have cancer, they need answers. We understand. That’s why we developed our own diagnostic protocol. It’s designed to help patients get from uncertainty to an accurate diagnosis, quickly. And, just as quickly, we build a multi-specialist team and personalized care plan around each patient’s type of cancer and other health needs.
Navigating Your Cancer Journey
Cancer care is about more than tests and treatments. With our multidisciplinary approach, you’ll get a dedicated team built around you, starting with an expert for your specific cancer and specialists in treatment approaches that fit your lifestyle. No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to help.
From screening tests to your first appointment and treatment preparation, we’ll help you know what to expect so you’ll feel prepared and supported.
Cancer Treatments Personalized to You
Every person is unique, which is why every cancer treatment plan requires a personalized approach. Your cancer care team includes world-class specialists who consider everything—from the type of cancer you have and its stage to your lifestyle—when designing a treatment plan.
Then we’ll quickly work to come up with a personalized treatment plan, which may include discussing if one of our more than 320 cancer clinical trials makes sense for you.
Surgery, or surgery in combination with other treatments, may be the best option for some people with cancer. Learn more about cancer surgery.
Sometimes called “chemo,” chemotherapy uses drugs or medicines to stop the growth of or eliminate cancer cells. Learn more about chemotherapy for cancer.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and eliminate cancer cells. Learn more about radiation therapy for cancer.
Using information from your body’s genes or proteins, we can develop a treatment plan tailored just for you. Learn more about precision medicine for cancer.
Specific hormones can slow or stop the growth of certain kinds of cancer. Learn more about hormone therapy for cancer.
If your cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, organs or tissues, you may benefit from regional therapy. Learn more about regional therapy for cancer.
Breakthrough therapies can train your immune system to become an ally in eliminating advanced or treatment-resistant cancers. Learn more about immunotherapy for cancer.
Bone marrow transplants replace cells affected by cancer with healthy ones. Learn more about our cutting-edge research and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy for cancer, including CAR T-Cell therapy.
Cancer Clinical Trials
- Blood & Bone Marrow Cancers
- Brain, Spine & Central Nervous System Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Childhood Cancers
- Endocrine System Cancers
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers
- Genitourinary (GU) & Urologic Cancers
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Head & Neck Cancers
- Kaposi Sarcoma & AIDS-Related Cancers
- Lung & Chest Cancers
- Prostate Cancer
- Sarcomas
- Skin Cancer
Patient & Family Support
We offer comprehensive support to meet your physical, spiritual and emotional needs—at any point in your cancer journey. And because a cancer diagnosis affects so many, our free support services are open to spouses, partners and all family members.
Cancer Navigator Program
Receive personal assistance to find your way through cancer treatment with the support of our Cancer Navigator Program.
Classes, Events and Support Groups
Through our classes, events and support groups, you can meet and learn from others impacted by cancer.
Family and Caregiver Resources
A strong support system is important throughout your cancer journey. Our family and caregiver resources can help your family and caregivers help you.
Financial Counseling and Assistance
Our financial counseling and assistance helps you focus less on medical bills and more on getting back to health.
Mental Health and Wellness
A cancer diagnosis deeply affects all those living with cancer – patient and family. We offer several mental health and wellness programs that promote stress reduction and overall well-being.
Nutrition and Diet
A healthy, well-balanced diet can decrease your cancer risk. The foods you choose can also help support your body throughout your treatment. We can help you develop an optimal plan for your nutrition and diet.
Managing Symptoms and Side Effects
Cancer and cancer treatments can be hard on your body and mind. Learn how we can help you manage cancer symptoms and side effects.
Patient Education
Find helpful, accurate information so you can better understand your diagnosis and options. Access our patient education materials.
Rehabilitation
Cancer treatment can take a lot out of you. We offer rehabilitation services for cancer-related concerns, including physical, occupational and lymphedema (a type of swelling) therapy, so you can get back to regular activities.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Cancer and cancer treatments can affect intimacy and family planning. Fertility preservation is available to men and women diagnosed with cancer through Montefiore’s Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Health in Hartsdale, NY. Learn more about the support we offer for sexual and reproductive health.
Survivorship
Our Cancer Survivorship Program offers support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.
Tobacco Cessation
Smoking is a leading cause of cancer, and it affects your overall health. Take part in our tobacco cessation program to quit smoking or vaping for good.