Cancer (Oncology)

At Lake Forest Hospital, a diagnosis of cancer is met with a wide host of treatment options. Our talented team includes medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurses specifically trained and certified in the care of the oncology patient, physical therapists, nutritionists and more—all of whom believe in treating the whole individual. They reach beyond their specialties and work together as a total support team that includes you and your family as partners in the decision-making and treatment process. By coordinating an integrated approach, they ensure that your physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met—and that every effort is made to eradicate the cancer, improve survival rates, improve function and manage or slow the disease’s progression.

Clarity Breast & Prostate Systems
Now, the Center for Advanced Radiation Medicine at Lake Forest Hopspital is pleased to announce the newest technology available in the fight against breast and prostate cancer — our non-invasive Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Clarity Breast and Prostate Systems.  This state-of-the-art system ensures that you are cared for and treated with the safest, most accurate imaging and treatment system available. 

Furthermore, Lake Forest Hospital is the only hospital in Lake County to offer this advanced treatment.  To learn more, visit Clarity Breast & Prostate Systems >

Available Services
Lake Forest Hospital's cancer care services provide inpatient and outpatient care ranging from diagnosis, treatment, physical and occupational therapies, lymphedema care, nutrition, long-term follow-up and disease management, if needed.

For additional information, call (847) 535-6135.  To find an oncologist, call our physician referral line at (847) 535-6171.

Women’s Cancer, Surgical Oncology, Dermatology and Men's Cancer.

For more information: American Cancer Society, Leukemia Society of America and the National Cancer Institute.