Cancer Care
When you’re facing something as serious as cancer, you want quality people and technology fighting for you. Fortunately, both are available at North Knoxville Medical Center.
We offer a spectrum of services for cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and recovery. That means adolescents to adults can have all of their cancer care needs met close to home, in the hands of people they know and trust.
Our treatment approach includes imaging and treatment options, and our treatment tools include valuable education, counseling and support. We strive to make the healthcare experience of our patients and their families as positive as possible — from discovery to recovery.
We provide innovative treatment options tailored to meet each patient’s individual needs, including stereotactic body radiosurgery, 3-D conformal radiation therapy, robotic-assisted surgery and brachytherapy. Physicians plan treatment by consulting with surgeons and chemotherapy and radiation specialists to develop effective approaches. In many cases, several treatment options are combined to provide comprehensive care.
At North Knoxville Medical Center, we make sure our services are accessible and timely, because we know the sooner you begin treatment, the sooner you can get back to your life. We offer all levels of cancer care, including inpatient, outpatient, hospice and home health care services. Part of our comprehensive care includes special support services to address the unique needs of cancer patients and their families, including nutritional support, cancer education resources and spiritual care.
National Recognitions
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
North Knoxville Medical Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This award is given only to those facilities that voluntarily commit to providing the highest level of cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process. It confirms that our patients have access to quality care close to home; a comprehensive range of services and equipment; a multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the finest cancer treatment options available; information about cancer clinical trials and new treatments; access to early detection programs, education and support services; a cancer registry that offers lifelong patient follow-up; and ongoing monitoring and improvement of care.
National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers (NAPBC)
The Breast Center at North Knoxville Medical Center is also accredited by the National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers of the American College of Surgeons. Accreditation is only given to breast centers that comply with high quality standards, including proficiency in leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement. A breast center that receives this accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battles against breast disease.
American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
The Breast Center at North Knoxville Medical Center has also been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This prestigious award recognizes that the Breast Center has earned the “gold seal” of accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.