Advanced technology with compassion
St. Joseph's Regional Cancer Center offers the area's most advanced medical technology with support and compassion to patients and their families. A dedicated team of professionals including nationally certified radiation therapists, certified dosimetrists, and a Ph.D. physicist work under the direction of board certified physicians to design specialized treatment plans that meet each individual patient's unique needs.
St. Joseph's established a dedicated oncology department in 1978 and later opened the regional cancer center in 1988 to create a fully integrated, and designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center is fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons and the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, signifying a commitment to excellence and rigorous standards of clinical practice. Offering advanced technology, supported by clinical research trials, the center houses two linear accelerators, a CT simulator for more precise treatment planning, and the area's only FDA-approved 3-dimensional treatment planning system.
Each year, St. Joseph's Regional Cancer Center delivers more than 19,000 treatments to cancer patients. Our cancer services include Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, 3-D Conformal Radiation Therapy, dedicated inpatient oncology, clinical trials, I.V. chemotherapy, and a full spectrum of patient and family support services are offered throughout the year to promote healing, compassion and hope for cancer survivors and their families.
Cancer Resource Center
The Cancer Resource Library features hundreds of books, tapes, videos and information items to help patients and families dealing with cancer. The library is conveniently located adjacent to the Cancer Center lobby. Visitors to the library are welcome to browse and most items are available to check-out and take home. Library volunteers and Cancer Center staff are happy to offer assistance and answer questions. To contact the library, call (209) 467-6550.
Patient and Family Support Services
St. Joseph's Regional Cancer Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to support patients and families experiencing a cancer diagnosis. For more information on any of these programs, call (209) 467-6550.
Know Your Mind, Body, and Spirit (KMBS)
Feed your mind and nourish your soul in this four-week series designed to explore creative avenues of healing. This series is offered twice a year and is open to the community. The next series will be held on Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2008. For more information or to register for KMBS, please call (209) 461-6889.
Gathering of Friends
The annual "pot-luck" gathering of friends is an opportunity for cancer survivors, families and friends to gather socially for an evening of inspiration and support. The next "Gathering" will be held on September 10, 2008 at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
"We Can" Weekend
This annual retreat in the mountains brings together families dealing with cancer and a full complement of clinical and support professionals for a weekend of education, inspiration, and building relationships. The next "We Can" Weekend will be held October 4-5, 2008. Register today, space is limited.
Holiday Gathering
The Cancer Center hosts a holiday open house each December for community members to join in a festive afternoon of holiday music, refreshments, and friendship. The event includes tours of the cancer center, children's crafts, the Tribute of Hope and Love program and tree lighting, and a visit from Santa. This annual event is a special time to rejoice in the hope and glory for times shared and to honor and remember those we love.
Surviving Beautifully Celebration of Life
This annual celebration of life features a fashion show of cancer survivors modeling positive attitudes about living after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer survivor models have ranged in age from 5 years old to 85. Some have been in treatment for a new diagnosis while others were more than 40 years out. It is an inspirational event of hope and courage. The fashion show is traditionally held in April. Cancer survivor models, volunteers, raffle prizes, and auction items are needed for the success of this wonderful event. If you are a cancer survivor and would like to be a model or would like more information about volunteer and donation opportunities, please contact (209) 467-6550 or e-mail SJCancerInfo@chw.edu.
Support Groups
Patients and families are offered a variety of cancer support groups, including a complementary therapy discussion group, a Spanish speaking group, and "Children Will Listen," a support goup designed especially for children that have a significant adult in their lives diagnosed with cancer.
Cancer Quarterly
The Cancer Quarterly is a newsletter published in January, April, July, and October. It is filled with educational material, inspirational articles, information on upcoming events, and much more. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for this free and informative publication, please call (209) 467-6550. Enjoy our latest issue of the Cancer Quarterly online.
Cancer Screenings
Our Cancer Center offers two free cancer screenings open to the community each year. The Skin Cancer Screening is traditionally held in May and the Prostate Cancer Screening is traditionally held in September. The screenings are performed by Board certified physicans and participants have the opportunity to have an exam, talk with oncology certified professionals, and receive cancer educational materials. Appointments are required for the screenings. For more information on the screenings, call (209) 467-6560 during the months of May and September.
For more information please contact:
St. Joseph's Regional Cancer Center
1800 N. California Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 467-6560
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