Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A • W I N T E R 2 0 1 6 64 1 2 5 MOST COMMON CANCERS www.benefis.org/Main/cancer.aspx BENEFIS HEALTHCARE: GREAT FALLS The Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute (SCI) is a state-of-the- art comprehensive cancer center serving Montana, a 5-state region, and Canadian patients needing the highest quality cancer services available. Your Benefis/Sletten Care Team: A Multi-Disciplinary Team of Specialists Overseeing Your Customized, Comprehensive Care Plan: Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Gynecologic Oncology, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Radiology, Pathol- ogy, ENT, Urology, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Family Practice, Palliative Care, Integrative Medicine and Complimentary Therapies Quality is in our DNA Accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer – Since 1981 National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers – Since 2007 Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Accreditation – Since 2014 CyberKnife The first and most experienced program in a 5 state region and Western Canada to offer Stereotactic Radiosurgery for benign and cancerous tumors. Radiology Imaging PET / CT, and X-Ray services onsite Clinical Trials Over 100 available clinical trials Gift of Life Housing The only program in the state to offer their own onsite patient and family housing. Image and Appearance Center Offer- ing cosmetology services, massage therapy, wigs, prosthetics, and skin care. Meditation and Healing Environ- ments to treat the body, mind, and spirit. Regional Clinics Bringing cancer care closer to home for you and your family. Telemedicine Visit with your provider from the convenience of your home town, or participate in education or support group opportunities *Source: National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov/types/common-cancers CANCER TYPE* ESTIMATED 2015 NEW CASES ESTIMATED 2015 DEATHS BREAST FEMALE 231,840 Estimated New Cases 2,350 Estimated Deaths MALE 40,290 Estimated New Cases 440 Estimated Deaths COLON AND RECTAL (COMBINED) 132,700 Estimated New Cases 49,700 Estimated Deaths

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