Welcome to the Avera Cancer Institute
Avera Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care through prevention and early detection, evidence-based therapies and a multidisciplinary approach guided by the philosophy of healing the whole person.
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for professionals and the public
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for referring physicians only
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Prostate Cancer
Online Risk Assessment and Resources
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American men.  And the most valuable defense is early detection.
Prostate Cancer Resources
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Volunteer With Us
We would love for you to become an Avera McKennan Volunteer at our new Avera Cancer Institute. On September 27 from 1-2 p.m. we will hold an informal gathering in the Avera McKennan Education Center Auditorium, located in the Orthopedic Institute at 810 E. 23rd Street. Parking is available east of the Orthopedic Institute.
For more information call 605-322-7897 or email us.
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A Time to Heal...
A 12 week education and rehabilitation program for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Participants need to be at least six months into their treatment and have the capacity to attend the 12 weekly sessions that are each approximately 3 hours in length. Each participant is able to bring one caregiver that will also attend the 12 week sessions.
- for all cancers
September 16, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Avera Cancer Institute
Register online now »
- for breast cancer
September 21, 6:00 p.m.
Avera Cancer Institute
Watch Avera Medical Minute: A Time to Heal to learn more about this program. Please call 605-322-3000 or 1-800-657-4377 with any questions.
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River of Hope
The River of Hope Foundation and Avera Cancer Institute present "River of Hope." This 30 minute TV program will air weekly at 10:30 a.m. Sundays on KELO, and 5:30 PM Saturdays on MyUTV. The goal of the program will be to raise cancer awareness, and to help show the benefits of integrative therapies.
The program highlights the journey those affected by cancer go through, and how water features and landscaped healing areas are incorporated to help better the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about the River of Hope Foundation »
