As an Allina Health patient, you’ll be cared for by a variety of different health care providers who make up your health care team. With you at the center, we’ll partner with you to give you the best care we can.
Review provider profiles to get to know our Allina Health Cancer Institute team.
Cancer is complicated. Our dedicated nurse navigators are there every moment to help educate, advocate and guide patients through cancer treatment. Learn more about Allina Health Cancer Institute’s nurse navigators in this video.
Get to know some of the expert health care providers that may be on your cancer care team.
A medical oncologist is a doctor who will meet with you if your treatment plan includes chemotherapy or targeted therapy.
A surgical oncologist does surgery to remove tumors and surrounding tissues and can also do biopsies (removing a sample of tissue).
A radiation oncologist specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.
An oncology social worker is available to support you and your family during your treatment and recovery.
Integrative medicine staff will offer support and information on integrative therapies, such as aromatherapy, music, guided imagery, acupuncture, relaxation techniques and massage therapy.
A nurse navigator is a registered nurse (RN) who will support, educate and guide you through your course of treatment. The navigator will be part of your health care team from diagnosis through treatment and on to healing.
Cancer rehabilitation may help you regain or improve the abilities you feel have changed as a result of your cancer or cancer treatment. Members of your cancer rehabilitation care team can help you maintain or regain your independence and enjoy your life to the fullest.
Your primary care provider will have access to all of your treatment information. You will keep visiting your primary care provider for your usual health care needs. Visit your Account to make an appointment.
A registered dietitian can assess your food needs and help you set goals to improve eating and manage your weight. Talk with your oncology provider about the variety of dietitian and nutrition services that are available.
A genetic counselor can help you and your family make informed decisions about genetic testing and help interpret test results.
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