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Cancer Institute Departments and Programs

AHN Cancer Institute delivers expert care for common and rare cancers. With specific divisions like hematology and radiation oncology, and 16 programs for different types of cancer, we offer focused, high-quality care options for every patient.

Health care centered on your needs

Our institute model delivers expert cancer care based on your specific needs and goals.

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    Cancer Institute departments


    Our cancer department structure allows us to collaborate with oncologists across a wide range of specialties to tailor care plans unique to every patient.

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    Highly focused cancer divisions


    We offer access to different specialties like medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, hematologists, and more to provide you with a personalized cancer care plan.

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    Proven cancer programs


    Our programs bring multidisciplinary teams and clinics together from the cancer institute and across other disciplines to seamlessly deliver expert care for different types of cancer.

Featured cancer programs

The AHN Cancer Institute offers dedicated programs and clinics to ensure a highly targeted care approach for both common and rare cancers. 

  • Breast Cancer Center of Excellence


    AHN offers some of the newest, most innovative breast cancer care including breast-conserving surgical techniques, nipple-sparing mastectomy, and pinpoint radiation therapy.

  • Metastatic Breast Cancer Clinic


    This program specializes in the treatment of stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, helping you manage symptoms and side effects from treatment.

  • Young Women's Breast Cancer Initiative


    Part of the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence, this program offers focused and comprehensive care, along with specialized support, for women under 45 with a diagnosis.

  • Cancer Survivorship Program


    After your cancer treatments end, our specially trained team ensures you aren’t alone with one-on-one support that focuses on your physical health and emotional well-being.

  • After Hours Oncology Clinic


    AHN cancer patients have access to specialized care when they need it most through our After Hours Oncology Clinic, which is open from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on weekdays.

  • Cancer Screening Program


    We hold cancer screening events across western Pennsylvania every month, so you can catch up on your recommended cancer screenings — all in one, convenient place.

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Cancer conditions

We use the latest advancements and therapies to provide a personalized approach for more than 20 types of cancer. Learn more about the types of cancer we treat, how they’re diagnosed, and your available treatment options.

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Care throughout our community

Our state-of-the-art academic cancer hub at AGH focuses on treating cancer and researching new ways to eliminate it. The findings there are then practiced at our facilities throughout the region.

Are you a physician looking to refer a patient?

AHN makes it easy to submit patient referrals and stay up-to-date on the care they receive from AHN with tools like AHN Physician Access and EpicCare® Link™.

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