Foundation Moeller Cancer Center One Year Anniversary

OSF Moeller Cancer Center

OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center provides Alton, Illinois, nationally recognized cancer care in a state-of-the-art facility – OSF Moeller Cancer Center

People initially come to us for the experience of our team, but the holistic, compassionate care we provide makes the difference. Our team consists of board-certified physicians, and nurses who are specially trained and certified in oncology.

They use a collaborative approach to give you individualized care. Working together, they will meet regularly to discuss your case. And throughout the process, they meet with you and your family to address all your concerns - and to listen and understand

If you need a moment to yourself, our chapel and healing garden are warm, comforting places that promote emotional and spiritual healing.

Treatment Options

At the OSF Moeller Cancer Center, we offer comprehensive cancer care services, including access to clinical trials, radiation therapy, hematology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgical oncology.

OSF Moeller Cancer Center_20191011_030.jpgAdvanced treatment options include:

  • 4D CT simulation
  • Deep inspiration breath hold
  • External beam radiation therapy
  • Image-guided radiation therapy
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy
  • Optical surface monitoring system

Diagnostics and Imaging

OSF Saint Anthony’s offers a complete range of medical imaging and diagnostic services for detecting and treating cancer. With OSF Moeller Cancer Center connected to the hospital, you have easy access to those diagnostic capabilities, allowing for convenient access, faster exam times and results.

OSF Moeller Cancer Center_20191011_030.jpgCancer diagnostics provided:

  • 3D digital mammography
  • Biopsy and image-guided biopsy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • CAT scan – 64 slice, low-dosage
  • Colonoscopy
  • Fluoroscopy
  • MRI
  • PET scan
  • Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron tomography
  • Ultrasound
  • Upper endoscopy 
  • X-rays

Support Services

OSF Moeller Cancer Center_20191011_030.jpgExperts from several specialties, such as patient and financial navigators, clergy, researchers, dietitians and counselors, work together to ensure you are cared for in body, mind and spirit. These support services include:

  • Financial navigators
  • Nurse navigators
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Palliative care
  • Pastoral care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Smoking cessation
  • Social work
  • Support groups

Preparing for your first visit

Your first cancer treatment can feel stressful, but we will be with you every step of the way. 

Parking is available in the lot in front of the cancer center.

OSF Moeller Cancer Center_20191011_030.jpgWhen you arrive at the OSF Moeller Cancer Center, please check in at the front desk. You will need to bring your driver’s license, insurance cards and a list of any medications or supplements you are currently taking.

Your first visit will take longer than usual. You will meet your doctor and nurses, who will educate you on your treatment, medications and lifestyle adjustments. Depending on your type of cancer, you might watch an educational video. In addition, some treatments require pre-treatment medications.

Normal chemotherapy treatments typically take longer than radiation treatments, however, your first treatment visit may take even longer. Your care team will need to draw labs and any medications will be administered slowly to monitor for reactions. We supply reading material, snacks, drinks, warm blankets and pillows but feel free to bring your own. We can order you and a guest food from the cafeteria if your treatment occurs during lunch.

We make every effort to make your treatment as comfortable as possible.

Accreditations and Certifications

At OSF Moeller Cancer Center, we are committed to excellence in the quality of care patients receive. We are accredited or certified by:

  • American College of Radiology
  • American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation
  • CLIA Certificate of Accreditation
  • College of American Pathologists

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We're Here for You

For more information on the OSF Moeller Cancer Center and services, please give us a call at (618) 433-7600.

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News

Jill Pruitt Nurse SAHC

OSF cancer navigator goes above and beyond

4-13-2023
The Telegraph newspaper in Alton, Illinois, talks with Jill Pruitt, cancer navigator at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton.
The Telegraph