Sandy Rausch shows off the purse she made in a cancer art therapy session

Cancer Extras

Mammography assistance for women in need

Healing arts: Art therapy for cancer patients

Celebrating life through fashion

Fruit contains cancer-fighting antioxidants

It takes a team to battle breast cancer

Advances in breast reconstruction

Breast cancer clinical trials at St. Anthony's

Breast Center has quick turnaround for busy women

The Cancer Care Center

Lung Cancer Treatment

Once you receive a diagnosis, your health care team jumps into action, ready to begin treatment. You will meet with many doctors — neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists — but at St. Anthony’s Cancer Care Center, your doctors work as a team. This collaborative approach, known as multidisciplinary medicine, ensures that your doctors are always on the same page regarding your care. They are in constant contact with each other and with you.

Personalized Treatment Plan at St. Anthony’s Cancer Care Center

You will probably have many questions during this time. Your health care team is here to support you and guide you through every step. They can answer your questions about anything, ranging from treatment options to where to park.

At St. Anthony’s Cancer Care Center, we tailor your treatment plan to fit your needs and lifestyle. Your exact treatment plans depends on the stage of your cancer and whether it has metastasized (spread). We take into account your family history, general health and lifestyle. Treatment options for lung cancer include:

• lung cancer surgery
• radiation therapy for lung cancer
• chemotherapy for lung cancer

For information about St. Anthony's Cancer Care Center - St. Louis, please call 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550 or visit find a physician online.

At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization
— and your first choice for health care services.