About Cancer Care at St. Vincent's
Quality Care close to home.
St. Vincent’s Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care is accredited by the Commission on Cancer with commendation of the American College of Surgeons.
Our accreditation means that we provide the best in cancer diagnosis and treatment. What this means to you, the patient, is that you will have:
- Comprehensive care including state-of-the art services and equipment
- A multidisciplinary approach to patient care, coordinating the best treatment options
- Clinical trials and new treatment options
- Education, prevention, screening and support programs
- Quality care, close to home

Help and guidance
close to home
A diagnosis of cancer can be the most frightening time in a person’s life. At St. Vincent’s Medical Center we’re here to help you and guide you through the diagnosis.
Our team led by medical, radiation and surgical oncologists work collaboratively to determine which combination of individualized treatments offers the most optimal results for the patient. Complex cases are presented in an open forum and multiple specialists review the necessary case information to reach a consensus of opinion. This is always achieved with compassion and with the philosophy of treating the whole person – mind, body and spirit- not just the cancer.
The Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care

The Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care is accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
Criteria for accreditation include a relationship with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and a representative from the ACS is a member of our Hospital Committee on Cancer.
Click in for additional information about specific cancers listed by ACS, and call the Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care's referral line: 1-877-231-SWIM (7946) for more informaton.
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