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When you're facing cancer, where you go for care matters. See what treatment looks like at Sutter.

Why Choose Sutter for Cancer Care? 

At Sutter, our oncologists and cancer specialists work together around one goal: your well-being. You'll have experienced doctors, nurses, navigators and researchers on your side, with access to an extensive range of clinical trials, treatments and advanced surgical expertise.

From common cancers — like prostate, colon, pancreatic and skin cancer — to rare diagnoses, we've seen it and we know it. Thousands of people across Northern California and the Central Coast choose Sutter for their cancer care. What keeps them coming back is something they couldn't find everywhere. Specialists who collaborate. Patient navigators who advocate just for them. And care that doesn't stop when the appointment does.

Whatever stage of this journey you're in, we're close by and fully in your corner. We’ve been recognized as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek and for numerous high-performing cancer programs by U.S. News & World Report, among other accolades.

We’re here to help you navigate what comes next.

250+

Cancer Specialists
cover every cancer specialty from breast cancer to bone marrow transplants.

20+

Cancer Centers
offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations.

150+

Cancer Clinical Trials
are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment.

Top 100

Nationwide
for high-quality cancer care and access to innovative clinical trials.

What to Expect From Cancer Care at Sutter

How We Care for You

A diagnosis brings a lot of questions. At Sutter, you won't face them alone. From day one, an award-winning team of specialists builds a plan around your specific cancer, collaborating closely and adapting care as you move through treatment and recovery.

  • A cancer patient navigator to guide you from diagnosis through treatment
  • Multidisciplinary tumor board reviews for complex cases
  • Integrative support including nutrition, mental health and pain management
  • Nationally recognized care close to home across 20+ cancer centers

Turn Uncertainty Into a Next Step

We screen for six of the most common cancers, with many appointments taking 15 minutes or less.

Your Treatment Options

We draw from a broad and growing range of therapies to build a plan around your needs.

Medical Oncology

Medications that target and destroy cancer cells throughout your body.

 

  • Chemotherapy (cancer-fighting drugs)
  • Immunotherapy (boosts your immune system)
  • Targeted therapy (attacks specific cancer cells)
  • Hormone therapy (blocks cancer‑fueling hormones)
  • Infusion treatments (given through an IV)
  • Oral medications (taken at home) 

Surgical Oncology

Procedures that remove cancer or help prevent it from spreading.

 

  • Biopsy (removing a small tissue sample)
  • Minimally invasive surgery (small cuts, faster recovery)
  • Tumor removal (excisions and resections)
  • Lymph node removal
  • Partial or full organ removal
  • Reconstructive surgery (restoring form and function)
  • Preventive surgery (polyp removal)

Radiation Oncology

Targeted energy used to shrink or destroy cancer cells with precision.

 

  • External beam radiation
  • Targeted radiation (focused treatment)
  • Internal radiation (placed in the body)
  • Image‑guided radiation
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (high‑dose precision) 
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How to Get Started

Reaching out can feel like a big moment. Here’s what happens when you do.

  • Talk to our referral team by phone or chat, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
  • Share your diagnosis, where you are in your journey and what you're looking for.
  • We’ll match you with the right specialist based on your type of cancer, location and needs.
  • Get a confirmed appointment, along with information you’ll need before you arrive.

Explore New Possibilities

Sutter has 150+ clinical trials across a range of cancer types. Browse our current studies to see what's available and whether one might be right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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