Cancer Services

Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center provides quality care for cancer patients in a Christian environment. Whether needing a screening, outpatient treatment or a stay at the hospital, Hillcrest offers a wide variety of cancer services.

Hillcrest has provided almost 30 years of cancer services. On August 5, 1978, Hillcrest dedicated the Clara and Harlon Fentress Cancer Center, a $1.4 million radition therapy center for cancer patients. The center has sophisticated radiation therapy machines which are utilized in treating cancer patients.

The Breast Screening Center at Hillcrest opened in 1985 and an Oncology Inpatient Unit opened in 1986. In addition, Hillcrest participates in gynecologic oncology cancer research with Duke University and partners with the Community Cancer Association.

For information on a specific disease, click on:  Bladder;  Breast; Colorectal;  Lung; or Prostate. For all other cancers, click  here.

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