Newly Diagnosed With Cancer
Our website contains information about our practice and the treatments and services provided at Arizona Oncology as well as information about your disease. The resources below will also help you and your family learn about your specific type of cancer, and organize your thoughts and planning about the treatment that is right for you.
- Newly diagnosed with breast cancer?
- Newly diagnosed with colon cancer or rectal cancer?
- Newly diagnosed with skin cancer?
- Newly diagnosed with lung cancer?
- Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Specialized Cancer Services to Help You
Individualized Treatment Planning
Our program is designed to provide patients and their loved ones with the knowledge to help choose the course of treatment that best fits their needs, in collaboration with a specialized medical team. Advances in cancer research now allow us to plan personalized treatment based on the specific biologic characteristics of your cancer, resulting in better outcomes and fewer side effects. During your consultation, you will learn about treatment options for your cancer type. We will take the time and opportunity to answer your questions and ensure that you understand the reasoning behind our recommendations.
Patient Guidance
Arizona Oncology will work with patients to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your care. We can direct you to resources for financial assistance programs, community resources, supportive care programs, and more. Nurse Navigators are available at some locations. Feel free to ask your provider for more details.
Clinical Trials
Our participation in high-priority clinical trials through US Oncology Research may provide early access to new therapies that are not available elsewhere. We believe in clinical research and hope that you will consider participating in the development of new treatments through innovative research, making strides to ensure that tomorrow’s care will be even better than today’s.
Dedicated Team of Cancer Specialists
Your medical team will perform an in-depth review of your case to enhance communication and guide individualized treatment recommendations. This will generally include input from surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, pathology, and genetics.
Testing and Treatment
We offer the latest treatments for cancer and our team provides the most informed, individualized treatment recommendations. Genetic counseling and screening for patients and their families are available in some locations. Feel free to ask your provider for more details.
Supportive Care
Our team is committed to supporting you as a whole throughout your cancer experience. We coordinate and work with many foundations throughout the community to help support your needs during treatment.
Additional cancer resources can be found under Helpful Resources section of our website.