We Choose Hope
We know a cancer diagnosis changes everything, and the immediate fear and uncertainty patients feel is all too real. Our role at Lakewood Health System is to walk with you on this journey and provide the very best care and the latest treatment options available, so you can focus on getting well. We are committed to providing outstanding care and an exceptional patient experience. Simply stated—we choose hope and will be with you every step of the way.
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Oncology Care and Services
Each patient is unique, and every situation is different. Only you know your own body, personal needs, and preferences. We look at all variables of your situation, including age, cancer type and location, disease progression, family history, current state of health, and past medical history. Dr. Wade Swenson and the support staff at Lakewood are here to listen wholeheartedly and provide the education and open communication you and your family need to be active, empowered participants in your care.
Dr. Wade Swenson and a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, oncology nurses, radiologists, case managers and more, work closely together and with you through every phase of treatment.
We believe in treating the whole person and never just the disease. That means we are committed to caring for every part of you—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. During treatment at Lakewood, you and your loved ones have access to a full range of support services, including a case manager, one-on-one counseling with a registered dietitian, chaplain and social workers, access to physical therapists and behavioral health specialists.
After a cancer diagnosis, your focus should be on healing, not traveling. That’s why we’re proud to offer full-service cancer and specialty services right here in Staples, close to your home and loved ones. With a dedicated on-staff oncologist, advanced imaging, infusion therapy, and comprehensive support all under one roof, we offer outstanding care, convenience, and flexible scheduling to help you on your treatment journey.
Your best defense against cancer is to prevent it from occurring or catching it in its earliest stages. We provide the latest and most effective cancer screenings, including all-digital and 3D mammography, low-dose lung CT scans and more to detect even the smallest of tumors. Advanced imaging services, including PET/CT, MRI and ultrasound, are also available at Lakewood to help confirm a diagnosis and put you on the fast track to treatment.
If you have a family history of cancer, we also offer genetic counseling to address any hereditary concerns. If desired, we can coordinate genetic testing, walk through your results, and discuss next steps.