Mitchell Cancer Institute

Refers to any of the several types of tumors that occur in the spinal cord or brain when cells mutate and grow.

A cancer that arises when cells mutate and reproduce without control, usually beginning in the milk-producing part of the breast.

A cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, which connects the vagina and the lower part of the uterus.

Commonly referred to as colon cancer, this cancer occurs when polyps or abnormal growths inside the large intestine or rectum become cancerous.

Sometimes referred to as uterine cancer, this occurs when malignant tumors develop in the layer of cells that line the walls of the uterus.

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer refers to all cancers in the organs of your digestive tract, including the stomach, intestines, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus and biliary system.

As the name implies, this family of cancers happen in the head and neck region. They include lip, mouth, throat and tongue cancer, as well as cancer of the pituitary, thyroid and salivary gland, among others.

Also called Hodgkin’s lymphoma, this rare cancer of the lymphatic system is distinguished from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by the presence of the Reed-Sternberg cell.

A cancer of the bone marrow and lymph system, leukemia occurs when the body’s bone marrow produces white blood cells that are abnormal and don’t function properly.

Primary liver cancer starts in the liver, an organ that helps digest food and remove toxins from your body. Several types of tumors can form there, and these tumors have different causes and are treated differently.

When cancer begins in another part of the body and spreads to the liver, it metastasizes. This is different from primary liver cancer, which is much more rare.

As the name implies, this cancer stems from the lungs, and there are three different types. Knowing the type is important to the treatment.

The most dangerous of all skin cancers, melanoma develops when skin cells experience DNA damage, primarily through exposure to UV light, and mutate into cancerous cells.

A blood cancer in which the body’s plasma cells generate too much protein. This protein then causes damage to organs.

A cancer of the lymphatic system where lymphocytes, or cancer-fighting cells, mutate and begin to multiply, crowding out normal, healthy cells.

A cancer that begins in one of the two ovaries in a woman’s reproductive system.

One of a group of cancers that form in the pancreas when cells mutate, multiply and spread uncontrollably until they form a tumor.

A cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small gland located near the bladder. It is one of the most common cancers in men.

Sarcoma is a rare cancerous tumor that occurs in connective tissues - fat, nerve, muscle, bone. Sarcomas that grow to the size of a basketball or watermelon can also be found in the abdomen.

A cancer that occurs in the stomach, usually when the mucus-producing cells that line the wall of the stomach mutate and become cancerous.

While typically diagnosed as endometrial cancer, it can also be uterine sarcoma, which is a cancer that forms in the muscles of the uterus as opposed to the uterus lining.

USA Health provides expert breast care for women, including education, routine exams and screenings, diagnostic tests, and a full range of breast surgical procedures.

Our team of board-certified surgeons provide a full range of breast surgical options, including reduction, augmentation and post-mastectomy reconstruction.

USA Health works with patients and their families who may be diagnosed with or genetically predisposed toward certain cancers.

Some 30 to 50 percent of cancers are preventable. USA Health offers the only active cancer prevention program in the region. See what we’re doing to help you avoid cancer or detect it early.

We evaluate a family’s history of an inherited medical condition and provide support and information to patients who may be at risk of inheriting or passing on that condition.

Gynecologic oncologists are specially trained to diagnose and treat cancers of the female reproductive system.

USA Health offers a full range of imaging options using the latest technology and expert diagnostic capabilities.

The interventional radiologists at USA Health can biopsy tissue to determine if it is malignant. When cancer is discovered, the team can use minimally-invasive techniques to destroy tumors.

With routine screenings and various diagnostic options, breast cancer is often detected in its earliest stages and when it’s most treatable. At Children's & Women's Hospital Breast Care Center, we offer the latest imaging technology and expertise in both screening and diagnostic mammography.

Our surgeons perform reconstructive surgery to repair or replace parts of the body that may be physically damaged by cancer.

Neurosurgeons at USA Health specialize in surgical procedures involving the brain or spine, including resections to remove tumors.

Radiation oncologists use sophisticated equipment and advanced radiological technology such as high-dose brachytherapy and TomoTherapy to treat tumors throughout the body.

Surgical oncologists use surgical procedures to help diagnose, stage and treat cancer, especially by removing malignant tumors.

USA Health includes a multidisciplinary team that can treat cancer of the prostate, bladder or kidney, as well as testicular cancer.

At MCI we offer wigs, scarfs, hats, bra prosthesis and bra options for patients who cannot afford to purchase these items.

Complimentary valet parking is available at the front door of MCI. Additional patient parking and handicapped parking areas are located to the east and south of the MCI building.

We offer free wireless access from anywhere inside MCI to all of our patients and visitors.