How can the Cancer Care team help you?

Kaleida Health treats cancer at every step – from preventative screenings to testing, treatment, surgery, radiation and infusion services. By working as a team, we put the best medical minds together to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient to ensure the best possible outcome. Often, patients with cancer have other health challenges. With five major hospitals across Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania, and specialists in every area, we are able to treat cancer and any other conditions that arise – from emergency care to cardiovascular care and beyond.

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Your Cancer Care Path at Kaleida Health

Kaleida Health provides advanced treatments and comprehensive support for most all types of cancer.

Cancer Care Screening and Diagnosis

The first step of the cancer care path is diagnosis and screening, which may include tests such as CT scans, MRIs, colonoscopies, biopsies and other procedures.

Cancer Screening

Screening tests are done when there are no symptoms present. Regular screening tests are highly recommended so that breast, cervical and colorectal (colon) cancers are found early, when treatment is likely to work best. Lung cancer screening is recommended for some individuals who are at high risk.

Examples of common screening tests include:

  • Mammograms to detect breast cancer
  • Pap and HPV tests to detect cervical cancer
  • Colonoscopies to detect colorectal cancer
  • Low dose CT scans to detect lung cancer

Cancer Diagnosis Testing

If cancer is detected, your healthcare team will most likely recommend additional follow-up tests to learn more about your cancer diagnosis. Additional tests are necessary to help determine your treatment strategy and rule out other conditions.

Your care team will likely recommend:

  • A biopsy is a test that involves removing a small amount of tissue to examine under the microscope. Types of biopsies might include a needle, endoscopic, surgical, skin and liquid.
  • Lab tests might include blood tests for cancer, tissue tests and urinalysis.
  • Imaging tests are also used to look inside the patient’s body to determine where cancer is present. Physicians might order additional images using Computed Tomography (CT scan), Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Scan, Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan) and X-rays.

Cancer Types Treated

Kaleida Health provides advanced treatments and comprehensive support for most all types of cancer.

Bladder Cancer Brain and Spine Breast Cancer Cervical Cancer Colorectal Cancer Esophageal Cancer Gastrointestinal Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Lung Cancer Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Ovarian Cancer Prostate Cancer Sarcoma (Bone Cancer) Skin Cancer Testicular Cancer Thyroid Cancer Oral/Dental Cancer

If your cancer is not listed, please call us at (716) 884-3000.

The list found on this page represents the most common cancers diagnosed here in Western New York.  However, our team of experts can and do treat all types of cancer—even the rarest forms.
If you require information on a type of cancer not listed, please give us a call at 716-884-3000. Talk with Kaleida Health, your physicians for life.

Why Choose Kaleida Health for Cancer Care?

At Kaleida Health, you’ll get the highest quality care provided by compassionate physicians who truly listen. 

  • Cancer Care Close to Home

    Cancer care is located throughout Western New York and Northern PA, including four radiation oncology sites, six linear accelerators, four chemotherapy infusion centers and five major hospitals for surgical care and 24/7 emergency care, if needed.

  • A Team You Can Trust

    Experienced physicians, oncologists and specialists from UBMD, General Physician and WNY Urology provide expert, compassionate care throughout your treatment.

  • Advanced Robotic Surgery

    Our hospitals have the largest robotic surgery program in the region, which enables many oncology procedures to be performed with minimally invasive techniques.

  • Comprehensive Cancer Treatment

    Our team treats all cancers except acute leukemia, connecting patients with coordinated care and ongoing support.

  • Support Beyond Treatment

    Our Survivorship Program helps you stay mentally and physically healthy during and after your treatment.

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    When I was in the hospital, at no point in time did I ever feel like just another patient. I was treated like a human being. Kind of felt like family when I left there.”

    —Anthony
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    When I was in the hospital, at no point in time did I ever feel like just another patient. I was treated like a human being. Kind of felt like family when I left there.”

    —Anthony
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