Salem Health Cancer Institute

A diverse team with your health and recovery in mind

Partnering for our patients

We partner with the region's most advanced and knowledgeable cancer treatment centers. Our long-standing partnerships help us to create treatment plans that are tailored to each individual.

Cancer screening

Regular screenings are the cornerstone of cancer prevention

Cancer Genetics Program

For the most up-to-date information about each type of cancer, its treatment and its outlook, visit these national resources.

Cancer treatment

We represent every specialty involved in cancer treatment

Cancers we treat

The team at Salem Health Cancer Institute is made up of board-certified physicians, oncology-certified nurses, and other clinical specialists from every discipline involved in cancer care.

For the most up-to-date information about each type of cancer, its treatment and its outlook, visit these national resources.

Preparing for cancer treatment

Soon after a cancer diagnosis, a doctor will discuss treatment options with you. It is very easy to become overwhelmed during this time — you may feel like you’ve lost control of your body. One way to feel more in control is to take an active approach to preparing for treatment. Below are four ways to feel more in control.

Cancer support

Resources to help you throughout your cancer journey

Treating the whole person

Exceptional care means going above and beyond. Each person's cancer experience is different. We customize treatment and support plans for everyone that walks through our doors. Besides receiving medical treatment from oncologists, you'll meet with specialists that will help with everything else.

Cancer support groups

People often find comfort when they talk to others with similar experiences. Our support groups are essential for positive emotional healing and recovery.

COVID-19 has created many obstacles for conducting safe social group gatherings. Call us at 503-814-1449, option 5, for details about current meeting times.

Cancer wellness

Resources to help you throughout your cancer journey

Improve your spiritual and mental health

Cancer providers

The most experienced group of cancer providers in the Mid-Willamette Valley

Cancer surgery

Cancer surgeons treat cancer by surgically removing tumors and cancerous cells. Our providers are certified through the American Board of Surgery.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists focus on the function of — and disease in — the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, pancreas, bile ducts and liver.

Gynecologic oncology

Gynecologic oncologists use an integrated approach of surgically managing the cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the female reproductive system.

Medical oncology

Medical oncologists are the main cancer providers. They specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapies.

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment to patients who have cancer in their neurological system (brain or spinal cord/column).

Otolaryngology

Otolaryngologists provide medical and surgical management of cancers in the head, neck and throat.

Pathology

Pathologists examine organs and tissue samples to help diagnose diseases.

Plastic surgery

Plastic surgeons perform reconstructive surgery to help patients regain as much form and function after cancer is removed.

Pulmonology

Pulmonologists provide treatment for patients with a cancer diagnosis of the respiratory and pulmonary system. These providers often play a key role in diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

Radiation oncology

Radiation oncologists specialize in delivering carefully targeted doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells (i.e., tumors).

Radiology

Radiologists are involved with locating and diagnosing diseases within the body. They review and interpret imaging scans and send results to the ordering provider.

Thoracic surgery

Surgeons focus on the chest to remove cancers that affect the lungs and lymph nodes.

Urology

Urologists diagnose and treat cancers of the bladder, kidneys, prostate and male reproductive organs.