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MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center

While the causes and types of cancer are vast, more and more people are surviving cancer and living full, active lives. Early detection, research and new treatments continue to offer people hope. MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center provides diagnosis, treatment, support and hope to patients both locally, regionally and nationally.

CARE

Prevention and Detection

Cancer prevention and early detection are as important as cancer treatment. In recent years, extensive research has expanded knowledge of both these life-saving factors.

Treatment and Specialties

While prevention and early detection are crucial, new research and treatments continue to push survival rates to new heights. MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center offers several treatment options. As an integrated health care system, we offer other specialties that also assist cancer patients.

Programs and Services

MeritCare offers many programs and services that assist patients through cancer detection, treatment and survival.

Medical Records & Referral

If you need to transfer or request a copy of your medical records, our release of information site makes that easy. If your are referred to MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center from MeritCare family medicine or internal medicine doctors, our referral specialists are here to assist you.

Coping

Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer knows it affects the whole person – body, mind and spirit – along with the lives of family and loved ones. Get help to cope with cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Giving

People continue to give to the MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center to help fund our ongoing mission. You may give directly or through charitable events, like 61 for 61.

EDUCATION

Health Library

Types of Cancer
There are hundreds of types of cancer, identified by the body tissue or organ involved. Learn more about the different types of cancer in the health library.

Managing the Side Effects

Before cancer treatment starts, most patients are concerned about whether they will suffer side effects and what those might be. Learn more about managing the side effects of cancer treatment and how to cope with them.

Managing Cancer Pain

There are many options for treating pain associated with cancer and cancer treatment. Learn more about managing cancer pain.

Nutritional Guidelines

Patients with a cancer diagnosis know it is more important than ever to eat a balanced diet. New eating patterns and nutritional guidelines can help combat side effects associated with cancer treatment.