At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, we offer a range of standard and investigational therapies for the treatment of cancer.
We have more than a dozen programs specializing in the treatment of specific cancers, including:
Cancer Screening and Prevention
Cancer screening and prevention are priorities at Rush. Through genetic testing, counseling and advanced techniques for early detection, Rush helps people with a strong history of breast, ovarian, colon and other cancers. And in our state-of-the-art mammography center, we have one of the Chicago area's finest teams of radiologists dedicated to early detection of breast cancer.
Cancer Support Programs at Rush
Cancer is not only a physical ordeal, it is also an emotional one, affecting cancer patients, their family and friends. To help address the whole person, we offer a number of resources to help patients and their loved ones cope in this difficult time.
Get more information about cancer support programs at Rush.
Clinical Trials
Rush offers a number of clinical trials of experimental cancer treatments. Use the links below to search for studies for a particular form of cancer. If you are interested in exploring your eligibility for one of our open trials, please call (312) 942-3310. If we do not list trials for a particular type of cancer, please feel free to call us to discuss other treatment options.
For information on cancer clinical trial programs at Rush click here.
Our Annual Report
Rush strives to improve access to information on cancer program resources and services for the public. Rush publishes its Cancer Program Annual Report online and collaborates with the American Cancer Society in a voluntary data-sharing project, the Facility Information Profile System. Rush voluntarily submits information to the National Cancer Database, which allows us to monitor national trends and compare our program with others.
Services Provided
Rush cancer programs are approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Only one in four hospitals that treat cancer receive this special approval.
At Rush, we offer a range of standard and investigational therapies for the treatment of cancer, including:
Systemic Therapy: We offer a full range of treatments, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy and newer targeted therapies.
Radiation: Standard and advanced radiation therapies are available, including TomoTherapy, external beam radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Surgery: A full range of standard cancer surgeries are offered for the diagnosis and treatment of many forms of cancer. Whenever possible, surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors.
Bone marrow transplant/stem cell transplant: The Rush Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Center is fully accredited for allogeneic and autologous bone marrow and peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantation.
Getting a Second Opinion
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, you may want to get a second opinion from another specialist before you begin treatment. A second opinion is an especially good idea if you feel uncertain about the proposed treatment or you think your doctor underestimates the seriousness of your illness. Learn more about seeking a second opinion.
At our specialized cancer centers and programs, patients receive care from teams of specialists, including medical oncologists, hematologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists and other cancer specialists. These professionals work together to design comprehensive treatment plans to match each patient's needs. Several cancer specialists at Rush have been listed among Chicago's and the country's best by Castle Connolly Ltd., a well-respected source of information on U.S. health care providers and institutions. For a list of physicians at Rush who treat people with cancer, see the Find a Doctor link at left.
Bone Marrow Transplant
Oncology (Pediatrics)
Cancer Programs
Breast Imaging Center