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Surgical Oncology

Surgery is often the first method used in diagnosing or treating cancer. It may be followed by other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Some surgical procedures are done in an outpatient setting, while others may require hospitalization. Surgical oncologists use the latest techniques to treat tumors and reconstruct tissue while restoring function and appearance.

Our surgical oncologists work as a team with our oncologists and other physicians to obtain the best possible outcome for our patients.

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Carle Cancer Institute

Carle Cancer Institute offers premier cancer treatment and support services at our locations throughout central Illinois, offering more resources to help patients in the fight against cancer. With our specialized team of fellowship trained oncologists, surgeons and staff, patients get in for diagnosis and start treatment as soon as possible.

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Surgery may be performed to achieve one or more of the following goals:

Prevention
Preventive surgery is performed to remove growths or tissues that are likely to develop into cancer.

Diagnosis and Staging
A biopsy may be performed to discover whether a growth is cancerous, and if so, how far the disease has progressed.

Curative
Curative surgery aims to remove an entire tumor.

Tumor Reduction
Called "debulking," this surgery is performed to remove the majority of a tumor. Some cancer cells may remain and may be removed by other treatment methods.

Palliation
Palliative surgery does not treat cancer but rather alleviates pain and other complications that a cancer may cause.

Reconstruction
Reconstru tive surgery addresses body image concerns resulting from cancer or cancer treatment. Options may include breast reconstruction, facial reconstruction or scar revision.

Surgical Specialties
Surgeons are available at Carle in the following specialties:

  • Breast
  • Colon rectal
  • General
  • Gynecologic
  • Head and neck
  • Heart, lung and vascular
  • Neurosurgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Oral and maxillofacial
  • Plastic/reconstructive
  • Podiatry
  • Prostate
  • Spine and orthopedic
  • Thyroid
  • Urologic

Treated Conditions

Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Colon Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer

Related Services and Resources

Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic
Cancer Registry
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Genetic Counseling
Gynecological Cancers
Head and Neck Cancers
Lung/Thoracic Cancer
Lymphoma/Leukemia
Medical Oncology
Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Same-Day Symptom Management Clinic

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With doctors practicing in 80 specialties at locations throughout the region, it’s easy to find the right healthcare team at Carle. Our mission is to serve people through high quality care, medical research and education.

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