The Cancer Care Program at Northside Hospital offers the best of both worlds: clinical excellence on par with academic-based programs along with the personalized, attentive care typically associated with a community hospital. Northside, which has been offering cancer care services since 1975, is one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care services in Atlanta.
Northside’s Cancer Care program is fully accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. In fact, the ACOS awards approval based on compliance with 36 cancer program standards, and Northside received an Outstanding Achievement Award based on full compliance in all 36 areas and several areas of commendation.
At Northside Hospital
- More cancer cases are diagnosed and/or treated than at any other hospital in Atlanta
- More cases of Breast Cancer and Gynecologic (cervical, ovarian and uterine) cancer are diagnosed and treated than at any other hospital in Atlanta
- More Prostate Cancer Treatments are preformed than at any other hospital in Atlanta
- Every type of adult bone marrow transplant procedures are performed, making Northside the only community hospital in Atlanta to do so
- Numerous cancer clinical trials are offered, some of which are only otherwise available at university-based hospitals
- A wide range of support and survivorship activities are offered
Areas of Specialty:
Blood & Marrow Transplant Program
Women’s Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Cancer Genetics
Northside Hospital has a certified genetic counselor to help you assess, understand and reduce your risk of developing certain types of genetically influenced cancer, including breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer. For information, call 404-851-6284
Screenings
Comprehensive imaging services at eleven convenient centers, including ScreenAtlanta Mobile Mammography.
Diagnosis
Skilled, experienced professionals use sophisticated diagnostic tools for precise diagnosis and cancer staging.
Treatment
Northside offers a holistic approach to treating cancer, and the individual affected by it.
Research
Northside Hospital offers a wide variety of state-of-the-art cancer clinical trials, some of which are typically only available in a university hospital setting. For a complete listing of active, available trials, click here.
Support & Survivorship
Ongoing support to heal all areas of the patient’s life.
Annual Reports
