Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster

When it comes to treating cancer, emotional understanding and physical timing are important. The Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster exemplifies both with the delivery of comprehensive oncology and hematology services. Our cancer care staff and oncologists put the patient first with a hands-on approach to developing a treatment plan, meeting the patient's individual needs to ensure the best cancer care and most thorough healing takes place.

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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(219) 922-4095

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Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster

Why Choose Us for Your Cancer Care?

Medical Oncology and Infusion Services State-of-the-art Technology Full-Service Breast Care Gynecologic Oncology Nurse Navigators

Medical Oncology and Infusion Services

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you know the anticipation to see a physician, develop a plan and take action. The Franciscan Health Cancer Center Munster provides turnaround time within a day for urgent consultation and symptom management needs.

Chemotherapy
Hydration
Transfusion
Bone marrow biopsy
Pain and symptom management
Hematologic disease management
Anticoagulation
Coagulopathies management
Pharmacy

The center's state-of-the-art infusion center is a comfortable, inviiting space filled with natural light. Each infusion bay features a television, Wi-Fi, ergonomic and heated infusion chairs and chargers for personal devices

State-of-the-art Technology

TrueBeam linear accelerator for stereotactic radiation: precision-focused radiation to treat brain metastases, lung and other tumoers in as few as one treatment
Leading-edge technology for hard to reach tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and organs with fewer treatments and side effects
Non-surgical options for patients
Patient motion monitoring to ensure maximum safety and accuracy
Brachytherapy - a procedure where radioactive seeds are implanted into the cancer site that gives off radiation to kill cancer cells

Full-Service Breast Care

Our Breast Center is led by a board-certified, fellowship-trained female breast radiologist.

Screening and diagnostic mammography (Tomosynthesis 3D imaging and digital 2D mammography
ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound System) screening ultrasound
Diagnostic ultrasound
Breast MRI
Breast aspiration and other procedures
Breast biopsies
Lymphedema treatment
DEXA scans for osteoporosis
Breast nurse navigator
Patient education

Gynecologic Oncology

At Franciscan Health, we treat new cancers and recurrent diseases with state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted and traditional surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. da Vinci® minimally-invasive surgery offers less risk, fewer complications, decreased pain and a shorter recovery.

*Gynecologic oncology services are currently located at Franciscan Health Dyer and Franciscan Physician Network Dyer Gynecologic Oncology Health Center.

Nurse Navigators

Oncology nurse navigators act as service and educational guides, advocates and emotional support systems for people who learn they have cancer. They work with patients to ensure that their needs are met with minimal difficulty during a challenging time. Navigators work with the patient and their medical care team to coordinate care and to navigate the healthcare system.

Navigation doesn't end with treatment. When finished, patients are provided with a "Survivorship Care Plan" that compiles every aspect of treatment into one document. They are then reassessed for needes (physical, emotional and financial) and referred to appropriate programs and resources to get their lives back on track.