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Cancer patients struggling, get help here

Posted at 1:39 PM, Dec 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-03 15:39:24-05

Facing cancer takes great strength and courage. It also takes an exceptional team of caregivers using the most advanced cancer treatment options, clinical trials, and research protocols.

Arizona Oncology, one of the largest cancer center groups in Arizona, has many physicians devoted exclusively to providing comprehensive, compassionate and high-quality cancer care. We specialize in Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Breast Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Research & Clinical Trials, Genetic Risk Assessment, and Patient Ancillary Programs. Our physicians and their staff treat patients in locations throughout the state of Arizona.

Arizona Oncology believes it is beneficial to provide cancer therapies in a community setting, close to patients' homes and support systems. Our physicians are supported by a talented clinical team sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and their caregivers.

We embrace and are committed to providing compassionate cancer care that includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, immunotherapy, and biologic and targeted therapies.

Our clinical team evaluates the latest advances and proven treatments to identify a treatment plan that meets your individual needs. Our physicians will consider many variables including the stage of your disease, your overall health, lifestyle and your personal preferences. Our cancer centers are located throughout the state including: Phoenix & Scottsdale area, Tucson & Southern Arizona and Flagstaff & Northern Arizona.

There are four major types of treatment for cancer: biologic/targeted therapies, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Each of these can be used alone or, often times, patients will receive a combination of treatments.