Back on the green following radiation treatments

Cancer Care Services

Cancer Extras

I'm confused about the recent changes in mammogram screening and pap smear guidelines. What should I do?

Trilogy system combines imaging and treatment technologies for cancer

Cancer detection guidelines

Self-test for colorectal cancer

Patients like convenience of Breast Center at St. Anthony's

Breast Center has quick turnaround for busy women

Determining the best options for prostate cancer treatment.

Diet and herbs that can lower your risk for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer can be detected early: Get screened!

Dark chocolate and cocoa may help protect against heart disease and cancer

Mammography assistance for women in need

Cancer in the News

Sales of necklaces, hand-made by local women, show those affected by cancer somebody cares

St. Louis breast cancer survivors, doctors oppose new mammogram recommendations

Breast Surgeon Sarah Snell, M.D., discusses guidelines for mammogram maintenance

Fenton woman overcomes rare breast cancer

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Prevention, Education and Support Groups

St. Anthony’s offers a variety of community and patient education programs, with a strong focus on cancer prevention, as well as screenings and support groups for cancer patients and their families.

These include:

• Show Me Healthy Women program that provides free screenings for breast cancer and help for women who have cancer through the State of Missouri
• "Look Good, Feel Better" Cosmetic Program through ACS featuring professional make-up and hair styling
• Reach to Recovery Program
• Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
• Free wigs and hats available in the Radiation Oncology area of the Cancer Center

Special Programs

Special programs for St. Anthony’s cancer patients also include the following.

• Cancer patients receive a Gilda Radner puppy dog that is donated by St. Anthony’s Auxiliary.
• Upon completion of radiation therapy, all radiation patients receive gift certificates from the Flo-Do Fund for dinner for two at a participating restaurant.
• All cancer patients (and hospice patients) are treated once a month to Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, courtesy of the Flo-Do Fund.

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For information, please call our Health Access Line at 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.