Cancer Care

Cancer Care Navigators

Cancer Care Navigators are available to help patients navigate their cancer treatment from diagnosis through survivorship. Cancer Care Navigators are registered nurses who provide a support and counseling services:

• Educate about diagnosis and treatment
• Triage symptoms related to disease and treatment
• Care coordination and appointment scheduling
• Health, wellness and dietary counseling
• Help with insurance issues and paperwork
• Referrals to appropriate services
• Liaison with the Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology providers and staff
• Emotional support and encouragement

Chemotherapy & Infusions

Chemotherapy and other infusions are offered five days a week. Therapy is administered by certified oncology nurses. Services offered include:

• Advanced practice nurses on-site five days a week
• Oncology certified nurses
• Chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments for a variety of cancers
• IV hydration and electrolyte replacement
• Blood and blood component therapy
• Central line maintenance and care for Hickmans, PICCs and Port-A-Caths

Surgical Services

We provide a variety of cancer related surgical services including General Surgery, Gynecology, Plastic (reconstructive surgery) and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT). Having this capability in Northfield, offers a great comfort for patients and their families in terms of quality of care, as well as the convenience of being close to home.

Diagnostic Imaging

On-site, advanced imaging includes CT, MRI, and PET scans, as well as nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and 3D mammography. High quality imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and ongoing evaluation of treatment of cancer patients. With state-of-the-art imaging technology, providers are better able to diagnose which can lead to less invasive biopsies. Get detailed information on Diagnostic Imaging Services.

Breast Care

Breast Care provides dedicated support for people experiencing breast cancer. We provide high-end, digital imaging including 3D mammograms, breast ultrasound and breast MRI with personalized education and support. Our goal is to provide complete and compassionate health care for all breast related issues in a quiet and comfortable setting. 

Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology

We work closely with the Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists to provide radiation therapy to patients who need it at the Mayo Clinic Radiation Therapy across the street from the hospital. The world-class facility mirrors the technology and capability of the radiation oncology department at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. It includes a state-of-the-art linear accelerator that delivers the external beam radiation that is used in 90 percent of radiation oncology cases. It is commonly used to treat lung cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer.

The Cancer Care & Infusion Center collaborates with Mayo to provide system management and supportive care for patients receiving radiation treatment. This includes treatments such as IV hydration, intermittent IV pain medications, IV antiemetic administration, replacement of electrolytes, and lab draws.

Donations

Many family members and friends of those served by our cancer services make contributions to the Northfield Hospital Foundation Cancer Care Campaign as a thank you and to help others. Your gift provides comfort and relieves stress for cancer care patients and their families. 

Your heartfelt gift provides comfort to others:

• Patient welcome bags with comfort items prior to starting first course of chemotherapy treatment 
• Batterie operated candles to med-surg hospital room for women after mastectomy surgery 
• Patient comfort bags prior to breast cancer surgery 
• Weighted blankets to provide comfort to infusion patients
• Reading materials for patients and families
• Anything that can add to comfort and care for cancer care patients and their families.

How to Donate:
Donate to Cancer Care Now by credit card, debit card or bank account. Select Cancer Care in the “Select a campaign” drop down.

Donate by Mail: Please make check out to Northfield Hospital Foundation and write Cancer Care in the memo line. Mail to: Northfield Hospital Foundation 2000 North Avenue, MN 55057

Learn more about Northfield Hospital Foundation.

Support Groups

The Cancer Care & Wellness Group

This Cancer Care & Wellness Group is open to all oncology and oncology radiation patients treated in Northfield. You can attend at any point in your cancer care continuum. Facilitated group meetings focus on wellness strategies, conversation and mutual support. For more information, contact the Cancer Care Navigator at 507-646-6979.

Breast Cancer Support Group

The Breast Cancer Support Group is open to all, no matter where you are at in your breast cancer journey. Led by our Breast Care Navigator, you'll find support, education and useful information and a chance to share stories. For more information, contact the Breast Care Navigator at 507-646-1455.