Cancer Treatment at Gunnison Valley Health

Comprehensive cancer care (oncology) provided locally

Our skilled oncology team provide personalized treatment in a calm, supportive and comfortable setting, right here in Gunnison County at our Cancer Care Center. We collaborate with your specialists so you can continue your treatment close to home. We also work with physicians in other communities so part-time residents and visitors can continue therapy during their time in the Gunnison Valley.

Our Services

We offer:

• Chemotherapy- works by targeting rapidly growing cancer cells either throughout the body or in a specific area of the body
• Precision Medicine
  • Advanced Genomic Testing- identifies the DNA mutation that may be driving the growth of a specific tumor and may help doctors identify treatments designed to target those mutations
  • Genetic Testing- gene mutations that are passed down from one generation to the next and may be useful in helping to make informed decisions about how to manage future risks of cancer
  • Immunotherapy- broad category of cancer therapies designed to stimulate the body’s immune system to better recognize and fight cancer
  • Targeted Therapy- designed to seek out features unique to cancer cells and target specific proteins or mutations that may be driving the cancer’s growth

We’re Here To Help

Our oncology nurse navigator is your guide through the cancer treatment process. We provide individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome confusion and navigate the complexities of treatment. Through education and resourcing, we facilitate informed decision making and timely access to health and psychological care throughout all stages of the cancer continuum.

Support for the Gunnison Valley Health nurse navigator program is generously provided by Cattlemen’s Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink.

For more information and to schedule an appointment at the Cancer Care Clinic, contact us at 970-642-4773.