"Cancer treatment can have as much of an effect on a person as the cancer itself. Glendale Adventist is committed to making cancer treatment as easy and painless as possible by providing services close to home and investing in treatment technology that attacks cancer and not the surrounding healthy tissue."
- Albert Mak, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Therapy Services.
At Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC), the battle against cancer is being won thanks to new developments in technology, treatment methods and better screening processes. In fact, five and 10-year survival rates at GAMC are higher than the national average for cancers such as breast, prostate, ovarian, uterine and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. And thanks to major advancements, heightened awareness and action focused on screening and healthy lifestyles, recent studies show that cancer rates continue to drop every year and the rates of those who die from cancer have dropped twice as fast.
While every cancer has its own individual set of risk factors, it is important to remember that early detection and treatment of any cancer often increases cure rates. If you're curious about changes in your body, talk to a doctor. If you're not sure what to do next, ask yourself: what would I do if I weren't afraid? At the Glendale Adventist Medical Center Cancer Center, we understand what it's like to face cancer. We know it's scary but we're here to tell you that there's hope. No matter what your outlook, we're here to help you fight cancer - every step of the way.
Watch the video below to take a look inside the Cancer Center at Glendale Adventist and learn more from the people that work and also those that seek treatment here.
Screening
Cancer services and screenings are always expanding at GAMC. We offer many screening tools from routine mammograms and PSA tests to genetic testing and biopsies.
Treatment
GAMC Cancer teams combine the latest in medicine and technology with the care and support of a premier cancer center so that families are able to receive comprehensive care close to home. Some of the high-tech treatment options at GAMC include:
Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Low and high dose brachytherapy
Imaging
MRI
CT
PET/CT
Medical and Surgical Oncology
Infusion Center
Support Programs
Focus on Healing
Cancer Fitness Program
Ingeborg's Place Apart
Rehabilitation
Home Health
Innovative Health Care Research Consortium - Provides patients with unique access to clinical trials found only in large, academic teaching facilities.
For More Information
If you'd like more information about Glendale Adventist's cancer services, please call Melina Thorpe, RN, director of Cancer Services at 818-409-8198 or send an email.
Cancer Brochures
Learn more about cancer-related conditions by downloading one of our Health Connections brochures.
"Cancer treatment can have as much of an effect on a person as the cancer itself. Glendale Adventist is committed to making cancer treatment as easy and painless as possible by providing services close to home and investing in treatment technology that attacks cancer and not the surrounding healthy tissue."
