American Oncologic Hospital

Advances based on basic, clinical (medical) and population sciences are integrated with compassionate care to give patients every possible human and technological advantage in their battles against cancer. Our basic science division works to understand the fundamental aspects of normal and abnormal cell growth, supporting active programs in gene regulation and expression, virology, immunology, molecular oncology, developmental biology, biochemistry and biophysics. Our medical science division is committed to providing excellent patient care and improving cancer treatment and diagnosis through a broad-based program of clinical research. In addition to etensive clinical trial programs, we offer patients the breast evaluation center and special treatment centers for: gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck, hematologic, liver, lung, neuroendocrine, niurological, ovarian, melanoma and other skin cancers and sarcomas; nutrition support; palliative care; rehabilitation; respiratory care; and a nationally renowned specialized pain managment program. Our population science division combines innovative laboratory studies, cancer prevention trials and other community-based programs to prevent cancer or reduce cancer risks in specific populations and high-risk individuals and families.