Cancer
Why Choose Sutter 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. 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 Great Oncology Programs by Becker's Hospital Review, among other accolades.
Already receiving care for cancer at Sutter? Your journey continues here.
250+
Cancer Specialists
20+
Cancer Centers
150+
Cancer Clinical Trials
Top 100
Nationwide
How We Care for You
A diagnosis brings a lot of questions. At Sutter, you won't face them alone. From day one, a team of specialists builds a plan around your specific cancer, collaborating closely and adapting as your needs change.
- A 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
- Care close to home across 20+ cancer centers
Our specialists care for all sorts of cancers, including those highlighted here.
Connect With the Right Specialist for Your Care
Our referral team matches you with a specialist who knows your specific diagnosis, so your care is built around you from day one.
Every cancer diagnosis is different, and every treatment plan should be, too. We draw from a broad and growing range of therapies to build a plan tailored to your needs.
Cellular Therapy
Uses your own cells, or donated ones, to target and destroy cancer, offering new options for patients whose cancer has returned or hasn't responded to other therapies.
Chemotherapy
Targets cancer cells with powerful medications that stop them from growing and dividing, and is used across a wide range of cancer types and stages.
Immunotherapy
Works with your body's own immune system to identify and attack cancer cells, often with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
Radiation Therapy
Uses precisely targeted radiation to shrink tumors or destroy cancer cells, with techniques designed to protect the healthy tissue around them.
Stem Cell Transplant
Uses healthy stem cells in combination with chemotherapy to treat and potentially cure cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Targeted Therapy
Zeroes in on the specific genetic mutations driving your cancer's growth, delivering a more precise approach based on the biology of your particular diagnosis.
How to Get Started With Cancer Care at Sutter
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.
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Explore New Possibilities in Treatment
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.