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About Mercy Joplin Cancer Center
Thoughtfully designed, our cancer center puts the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment under one roof.
What Cancer Technology Do You Offer?
Mercy Cancer Center - Joplin is home to the latest in cancer technology and treatments, including:
- da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery
- Elekta Versa HD, the most advanced linear accelerator in the region, offering IMRT stereotactic radiation treatment and 3D radiotherapy
- PET/CT scans
- Prostate cancer treatment with SpaceOAR Hydrogel
- The region’s only automated breast ultrasound (ABUS).
Where Will I Get Treatment?
Patients and families appreciate that all our cancer care is at a single location. Mercy’s beautiful surroundings create a healing atmosphere, especially in our oncology infusion center and healing garden. Our team of experienced physicians and staff work to bring you a higher level of patient care, including cancer prevention and early detection strategies, education and support services, promising clinical trials and research.
Mercy Raises the Standard for Cancer Care in Joplin, Missouri
Mercy is honored to be recognized for excellence in several areas of care:
- Mercy Cancer Center - Joplin’s comprehensive community cancer program has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
- Mercy’s Breast Center has been named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The BICOE designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all the ACR’s voluntary breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program. We also have a Quality Program accreditation by the American College of Surgeons.
- The Lung Cancer Alliance has named Mercy a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence for our ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening.
- Mercy’s chemotherapy infusion nurses are all Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy and biotherapy certified.
Mercy Cancer Center - Joplin offers a variety of recommended cancer screenings to help detect cancer at early stages. Cancer screening greatly improves the odds of early detection, which can lead to more successful treatment.
The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women beginning at the age of 40. We offer screening and diagnostic mammograms (including 3D Mammography) in Joplin with expert follow-up care.
Symptoms of lung cancer might not show up until a more advanced stage. Screening with a low-dose CT (LDCT) can detect lung cancer earlier than ever, which can improve your odds of survival. It's recommended for people between the ages of 55-77 with risk factors for lung cancer, like smoking.
The American Cancer Society recommends annual colorectal cancer screening beginning at the age of 45. Mercy primary care doctors and Mercy colon specialists can help determine which screening test is best for you. Since colorectal cancer can be hereditary, we can use genetic testing to determine your risk. Learn more about colon cancer screening.
Regular skin self-exams are the best way to spot changes to moles, freckles and other skin marks between regular checkups. Learn more about skin cancer screening.
With your help, we can touch even more lives throughout the Ada community and beyond. To learn more about ways to give, please visit the Mercy Health Foundation website.