For Patients

When you’re dealing with a diagnosis of cancer, it’s good to know there is a hospital that has a fundamental commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in an environment where the patient is the first and only focus. The Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center combines highly skilled professionals and the latest in advanced medical technology, the services patients truly need, all provided with a compassionate, caring, personal touch.

Nurse Navigator
Capabilities
Commitment to Research
Patient testimonials & Case histories
Innovations/Technology
Community outreach & Resources available
Meet the Experts
Diagnostics/Prevention
Considering a Second Opinion?
Newly Diagnosed?
Support Services & Groups
Patient Guide

Nurse Navigation
A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming. The Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center offers much-needed guidance, information and support through our Nurse Navigation program.  Learn more about how a Nurse Navigator can help by clicking here.
 
Capabilities
The Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center is the region’s leader in technology and innovation. With the region’s only surgical oncologist and unmatched technical capabilities, patients can get the best care right here in their own community. Explore our capabilities here.

Commitment to Research
Research is a vital component of the cancer care continuum at Saint Vincent. From participation in national cancer research projects and exploring new technologies to tracking treatment outcomes, Saint Vincent’s research keeps us on the cutting edge of providing the best possible care and treatment for our patients. Find out more here.

Patient Testimonials and Case Histories
Gain insight into the real-life experiences of ten Saint Vincent cancer patients, as they share their feelings about the care they received at Saint Vincent.  These heartfelt testimonials reflect the level of both care and caring provided by the Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center. And the case histories provide true life insight into the cancer care process and its outcomes, highlighting the triumphs of people from your right here in the northwest Pennsylvania region. Read about them on our patient testimonials page.

Innovations/Technology
Imagine a patient with brain cancer learning he can have surgery without a scalpel. Or a liver cancer patient who can go home the day after her tumor is removed utilizing radio frequency waves. Learn more about these and other state-of-the-art technologies and innovations available at the Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center. Learn about all our technologies and innovations here.

Community Outreach & Resources Available
For many community residents, lack of health insurance, access to medical care and information about important health issues can put them at risk. Saint Vincent has worked hard to bridge the gap, connecting community members with the information, screenings and access to care they need.  Find out how by reading our Community Outreach and Resources page.

Meet the Experts
At the Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center, patients facing cancer find comfort in knowing they are in the hands of some of the most capable, caring experts in the nation. Learn more about who they are and what they have to offer in the fight against cancer.

Diagnostics/Prevention
When there is a suspicion or diagnosis of cancer, The Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art imaging technologies. And, to help in early diagnosis and prevention, we provide community screenings and educational programs.  Learn more here.

Considering a Second Opinion?
For patients with a diagnosis of cancer, it’s important to fully understand and consider your options. For those seeking a second opinion, it’s equally important to know these important tips.
 
Newly Diagnosed?
If you’re newly diagnosed with cancer, you’ll find a wealth of information, guidance, inspiration and support on this page, designed especially to connect you with the resources you need at this anxious time in your life.

Support Services & Groups
At the Saint Vincent Cancer Care Center, we know every patient’s needs are different. Our support services include cancer professionals who work with patients and their families to assure that their unique needs are met throughout the entire continuum of care, even after discharge. Additional support services that are available as needed include home health, rehabilitation, palliative care, behavioral services, pastoral care, nutrition and education. Get the information you need about these important services here.

Patient Guide
New to Saint Vincent? Access our convenient and comprehensive guide to Saint Vincent locations, services, and information by clicking here.  You’ll find maps, information about where to stay, visiting hours, and much more.