Cancer Care

Hearing that you or a loved one has a cancer diagnosis is almost unimaginable. BJC HealthCare wants you to know you are not alone when facing cancer. Hospitals across BJC have teams of clinicians who are on your side as you fight cancer. They offer comprehensive care using the latest technology with the compassion and hope everyone needs.

Board-certified oncologists and surgeons in all fields of cancer care, as well as nurses and other clinicians are working every day to care for patients with cancer. Scientists and physician researchers are also looking for new ways to treat cancer through research and clinical trials. Additionally, our BJC HealthCare hospitals and cancer centers are all working to provide the most comfortable, convenient access for your care, along with support programs for all ages.

You will find the most compassionate, comprehensive and advanced cancer care at hospitals across BJC HealthCare:

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, the only cancer center in Missouri and within a 240-mile radius of St. Louis to hold the prestigious Comprehensive Cancer Center Designation from the National Cancer Institute
The Hale Irwin Center for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Louis Children’s Hospital which provides state-of-the-art cancer care for children
Cancer programs recognized at both adult and pediatric academic hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
National Cancer Institute-designated Community Clinical Oncology Program at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, which allows patients and physicians to participate in state-of-the-art clinical trials for cancer prevention and treatment in their local communities
Multi-disciplinary approach to care by bringing specialists together
Research and clinical trials
Bone marrow and stem cell transplant program at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Breast Health Care Centers for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
Mobile mammography vans that offer screening across St. Louis and in surrounding communities
Comprehensive cancer prevention and screening programs, as well as cancer imaging, radiation therapy and pain management
Outpatient cancer and infusion centers for treatment close to home, including Siteman Cancer Center locations in south St. Louis County, west St. Louis County and St. Charles County
Navigator programs to provide emotional support and to assist with coordination of appointments, transportation and care
Programs to ensure access to mammography services for low-income women
Art, music, pet and massage therapies and healing gardens
Psychology and counseling services