At Sutter Cancer Centers, we understand that a diagnosis of cancer places mental and emotional burdens on patients and families. We also know that treating cancer is a highly individual process of helping each person meet those challenges while providing excellent medical care. One of the ways we do that is to replace the mystery of cancer with knowledge by providing thorough, medically sound information. In these pages, you’ll find explanations and links to further, trusted resources to help you understand the different types of cancer, how they are diagnosed and various treatment options available.

Sutter Cancer Centers offer exceptional programs dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer, including advanced technology and access to clinical trials of the most promising new treatments. Our interdisciplinary treatment teams include nationally recognized cancer specialists, highly trained nurses and technicians who work together to provide the finest care.

In addition to medical care, our programs include many options designed to help patients and families gain emotional strength and mental calm to promote healing.

• Understanding Cancer


• Information by Type of Cancer


• Diagnosis


• Treatment


• Support for Patients and Families


• Common Terms & Abbreviations


• Prevention & Risk Assessment