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Cancer care resources 

Our experts provide the best cancer care available, close to home, with a highly specialized, integrated network for your screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship needs. 

Screenings we offer 

Cancer screenings are tests that are performed when you’re not experiencing symptoms. They’re an effective way to catch cancer in its earliest stages. Not all cancers have screening tests, and some are only recommended if you’re at high risk for a certain type of cancer. 

Breast cancer

Detecting breast cancer with a mammogram in its earliest stages can make it easier to...

  • breast cancer
  • breast health
  • previous breast cancer
  • cancer care
  • women over age 50
  • hereditary
  • genetic
  • menopause
  • hormone replacement therapy
  • women age 35
  • self-exam screening
  • clinical breast exams
  • mammogram
  • recommended breast cancer screenings
  • breast tumors
  • womens-health
  • cancer
  • screening
  • education
  • treatment
  • cancer-screenings

Colon cancer

We offer colon cancer screenings, diagnosis and various treatment...

  • cancer-screenings

Gynecologic cancer

Some reproductive system cancers include cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and...

  • cancer-screenings

Lung cancer

Lung cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms until later stages of the...

  • lung
  • cancer
  • stages of disease
  • former smokers
  • lung cancer screening
  • prevention
  • annual lung cancer screening
  • low-dose CT scans
  • annual screening for people over 55
  • smoked heavily
  • lung tumors
  • lung cancer treatments
  • cancers in the chest
  • early stage lung cancers
  • radiation
  • stereotactic ablative radiation therapy
  • SABR
  • advanced lung cancers
  • chemotherapy
  • surgery
  • genetic counselor
  • medical oncologist
  • thoracic surgeon
  • radiation oncologist
  • mayo clinic
  • cancer journey
  • cancer deaths
  • smoke
  • cigarettes
  • new cough
  • coughing up blood
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pain
  • hoarseness
  • losing weight without trying
  • bone pain
  • headache
  • persistent signs
  • nicotine replacement products
  • prolonged exposure to secondhand smoke
  • carcinogens
  • lung tissue
  • small cell lung cancer
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • adenocarcinoma
  • large cell carcinoma
  • quit smoking
  • previous radiation therapy
  • exposure to radon gas
  • exposure to asbestos and other carcinogens
  • arsenic
  • chronium
  • nickel
  • fluidin chest
  • pleural effusion
  • pleural space
  • chest cavity
  • metastasis
  • metastasizes
  • don't smoke
  • dangers of smoking
  • imaging tests
  • sputum cytology
  • sputum
  • tissue sample
  • biopsy
  • bronchoscopy
  • abnormal areas of lungs
  • mediastinoscopy
  • lymph nodes
  • mri
  • ct
  • positron emission tomography
  • PET
  • bone scans
  • stages of lung cancer
  • wedge resection
  • segmental resection
  • lobectomy
  • pneumonectomy
  • radiation therapy
  • stereotactic body radiotherapy
  • targeted drug therapy
  • abnormalities
  • immunotherapy
  • palliative care
  • genetic mutations
  • coping with shortness of breath
  • acupuncture
  • hypnosis
  • massage
  • meditation
  • yoga
  • emphysema
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • breathing
  • cancer-screenings

Understanding types of cancer

Each type of cancer grows and responds to a treatment differently. that is why from day one of your diagnosis, you work with a dedicated, collaborative team that supports your unique case and needs.

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Survivorship resources

We understand that cancer affects more than just your body. Thats’s why we offer educational resources and support groups to help you and your family during your cancer journey, as well as palliative care services.

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Locations

Beacon Cancer Care Elkhart General
600 East Boulevard
Beacon Cancer Care Memorial
615 N Michigan Street