Cancer Care
At Columbia, we believe in treating patients and fighting cancer with every tool possible. Our world-class physicians work collaboratively to determine the most effective treatment for your disease while also offering support to you and your loved ones. Learn more about the services we offer at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation
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Columbia Cancer offers a multidisciplinary approach to patients undergoing a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.
CAR T-cell Therapy
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CAR T-cell therapy is a type of immunotherapy that trains the immune system to attack cancer with a patient’s own T-cells, a type of white blood cell.
Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is a systemic medication that works to destroy cancer cells to slow or stop them from growing or spreading. Columbia cancer offers the latest and most effective chemotherapies for your cancer.
Immunotherapy
![t cells attacking cancer](https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=xDqXaiKF 200w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=IIhXc92S 260w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=4oH4ncH2 320w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=1PRd9rUt 400w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=zNZOxQdh 520w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=BYrB-BSW 640w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=Bi_auhvL 800w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=An6tA9Q5 1040w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=9cvzWMhQ 1280w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/t_cells_attacking_cancer.jpeg?itok=OoF1kd8P 1600w)
Immunotherapy helps your immune system find, target, and attack cancer cells more effectively. At Columbia Cancer, we're leading the charge to develop and refine these innovative treatments.
Interventional Radiology
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Interventional radiologists use imaging, such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT), to deliver cancer therapies directly to tumors, leaving surrounding healthy tissue untouched. Columbia offers state-of-the-art care in this field.
Patient and Caregiver Support
![cancer patient support group](https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=i96yvXbi 200w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=TbQv1NT7 260w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=xFSi5OFW 320w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=V64th0ZQ 400w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=HBIL0gIa 520w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=ABGqVDFP 640w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=d6E3Ot3B 800w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=2RfxKVCz 1040w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=DXPW7bSf 1280w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/patient-caregiver-support-featured.jpeg?itok=dNwWHw4G 1600w)
At Columbia Cancer, we understand that cancer treatment is more than just medicine. We provide a range of supportive services for patients and caregivers to make sure they have the help they need.
Precision Cancer Medicine
![precision oncology concept](https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=pezRevSC 200w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=sxjyeMst 260w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=VCd7H9d3 320w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=Ss_pABWO 400w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=IjswcUli 520w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=8Az_TCAj 640w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=DP-SPiQI 800w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=Q0_Pjh6k 1040w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=NppTVVYN 1280w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/precision_oncology.jpeg?itok=3NKwBXGt 1600w)
Precision Cancer Medicine goes beyond looking at cancer by tumor site, using genetic sequencing to uncover a patient’s specific tumor mutations and deliver personalized therapies.
Radiation Oncology
![MRI machine for radiation oncology](https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=CK84tHTD 200w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=aNOvsoIi 260w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=d-DMylCG 320w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=FMCvEQ_E 400w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=qzqbz0k8 520w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=IchAmxCQ 640w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=oxBI6kNI 800w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=TXrbj3Qs 1040w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=nwFbFG1e 1280w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/rad-onc-ethos-01.jpeg?itok=C2J6T3GA 1600w)
The Department of Radiation Oncology's experts in radiation and oncology collaborate with renowned surgeons and medical oncologists to provide guidance and support during the treatment process.
Surgery
![patient recovering from cancer surgery](https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_200_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=NiXLTZzj 200w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_260_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=bcVtB-yC 260w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_320_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=ADCqAAUR 320w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_400_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=W-nmVUSB 400w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_520_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=0guoU8T0 520w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_640_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=8UYT-EsI 640w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_800_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=GDTVafq2 800w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1040_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=G-oRQ1GO 1040w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1280_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=EeWohbo8 1280w, https://www.columbiadoctors.org/sites/default/files/styles/cola_media_1600_16_9/public/media/images/2023-02/cancer-care-surgery-featured.jpeg?itok=9ZQNRASx 1600w)
At Columbia Cancer, we offer the latest technologies and approaches in surgical cancer care in a compassionate, supportive environment.