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Cancer Care Services

Whether you have a new cancer diagnosis or have been dealing with cancer for a long time, VA Portland Health Care System is here to provide timely, compassionate, and state-of-the-art care.

Comprehensive Cancer Care Services

We have a network of medical experts and support services to help you understand your diagnosis, make informed choices about your treatment options, and identify your goals of care to create a personal care plan that will promote the best possible outcomes.

We work closely with our academic affiliate, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), to provide this world-class care and participate in VA clinical trials that give Veterans access to the most up-to-date treatments. Our doctors also practice and hold academic appointments at OHSU.

Care for Veterans

We are committed to serving Veterans and their family. We understand the unique needs of Veterans and are here to support you every step of the way.

Care Coordination

As part of the care team, our nurse care coordinators will work with you and our providers to coordinate your appointments for timely care. You will be taken care of very quickly from diagnosis through care.

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

We provide high-quality, multidisciplinary team care often all in one place. We discuss your care plan as a multidisciplinary team and work together to streamline your care.       

Quality Program 

Our commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary cancer care, and emotional support to our Veterans and their family has earned, VA Portland Health Care System accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. 

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Contact Numbers

Cancer Care Navigation Team
503-220-8262, ext. 51753

Hematology Nurse Care Coordinator
503-721-1436

Oncology Nurse Care Coodinator
503-220-3408

Urology Cancer Care Coordinator
503-220-8262, ext. 57718

Cancer Services and Treatment

Cancer Care Services and Treatment

  • Chemotherapy and Infusion Therapy
  • Diagnostic Imaging and Testing
  • General Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Lung Cancer Screening Program
  • Medical Oncology & Hematology Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Precision Oncology - Molecular Testing
  • Radiation Oncology (with our academic affiliate/community)
  • Telehealth: Medical Oncology & Hematology and Lung Cancer Evaluation/Follow-up

Visit VA Portland Cancer Care Services and Treatment website to learn more.

Clinical Trials

VA Portland participates in cancer research to bring the latest advances in diagnostic testing and procedures, surgery, medicine, radiation therapy, and supportive care to our Veterans. 

Visit VA Portland Cancer Care Services - Clinical Trials to learn more.

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

VA Portland is committed to providing Veterans with the best available care for their cancer diagnosis, this often requires a team approach.

Visit VA Portland Cancer Care Services - Multidisciplinary Team Approach to learn more.

Cancer Specialties

Cancer Support Services

We have services to support you and your loved ones before, during, and after treatment.