Avera Cancer Institute — Yankton

Nurses and social workers are here to talk through your questions or concerns. The Navigation Center is available to anyone impacted by cancer including families. No matter what you face, there’s a real person waiting to help just one phone call away.

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Avera Cancer Institute offers comprehensive care and services in Yankton with expert staff plus leading technology and research. 

• Prevention & detection 
  • Cancer screening and diagnostic imaging 
  • Breast center and mammography
  • Genetic testing and counseling 
• Cancer care & treatments 
  • Medical oncology 
  • Hematology, blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy
  • Radiation oncology 
  • Precision oncology
  • Chemotherapy, biotherapy and supportive infusion services 
  • Gynecologic oncology 
  • Cancer surgery
• Whole-person care 
  • Patient advocates, social workers and chaplaincy
  • Palliative care 
  • Nutrition counseling 
  • Oncology mental health counseling, including access to support groups
  • Survivorship care
  • New Look, Same You wig service
  • Dignicap Scalp Cooling to reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss
• Cancer research and clinical trials 

It’s common for people to want a second opinion regarding a cancer diagnosis. We can help. Submit a second opinion request to our cancer navigation center.

Location: Fourth floor of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

If your care team orders scans or other imaging to diagnose a condition or check progress, you’ll benefit from innovative imaging technology such as MRI, CT scans and X-rays.

 Location: First floor in imaging center at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

The oncology and hematology infusion center is comprised of private rooms all with natural light, a television and we offer complimentary snacks and heated blankets for comfort. Patients in our infusion center have access to support staff and programming, such as financial patient advocacy, chaplaincy, dietitian and social work services. Chemotherapy biotherapy-trained infusion nurses partner with the on-site oncology hematology providers and clinic staff to provide whole person care in a welcoming environment.

Services offered in the Avera infusion center include not only IV infusions of chemotherapy and biotherapies but also supportive drugs and hydration and clinical research trial drug delivery. Additionally, patients may receive injections, bladder installation chemotherapy or chemotherapy pump services. Most commonly the infusion center is serving those with a cancer diagnosis or a benign or malignant hematologic condition.

Our infusion staff partner with the on-site oncology and hematology team, as well as telemedicine and off-site ordering physicians to bring care close to home.

Location: 4th floor of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital offers 3D mammograms, an important health screening for women ages 40 and older. Request an appointment at this location or call 605-668-8150.

Location: 1st floor of the main hospital imaging center

A lung cancer screening is for patients who do not have symptoms yet but are at a high risk. The low-dose CT scan looks for lung nodules that may be early lung cancer. This screening offers the best chance of finding it in its earliest and most curable stages. 

• Simple, 15-second screening administered by a quick pass across your chest. 
• Reduces risk by 20% of lung cancer-related death. 
• Recommended for anyone ages 50-77 who has at least a 20-pack-year smoking history, currently smokes or has quit within the last 15 years. 

Ask your doctor for a referral or contact Avera Sacred Heart Hospital radiology at 605-668-8150 to learn more. 

Our genetic testing and counseling team can help determine if you have higher risk for certain types of cancer based on your DNA and other risk factors. This approach helps you and your family members make informed decisions about prevention measures and screening options for early detection of cancer. Also, genetic testing can sometimes be used to guide the oncologist when providing treatment recommendations.

Avera Cancer Institute’s clinical research trials advance the science of medicine, and may provide additional options for cancer patients who qualify for studies we’re enrolling for. Patients always receive evidence-based standard treatment for all types of cancer, yet clinical trials may provide additional options. Review a wide variety of clinical trials, including several studies currently enrolling patients. 

Using genomic testing, Avera’s cancer program can provide patients with personalized medicine, targeted therapies and treatment plans based on their personal cancer genes. Avera Cancer Institute is part of a global network of organizations — called the Worldwide Innovative Networking Consortium — working to make personalized cancer care a reality for patients worldwide.

At Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, you have access to a wide range of laboratory services that contribute to accurate diagnoses of medical conditions. Expert specialists conduct safe and reliable lab testing, helping you and your provider get the results you need to start an effective and personalized treatment plan. 

Location: First floor of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, located at 501 Summit St.

Avera Specialty Pharmacy offers a variety of specialty medications for complex and/or less common conditions. If you need a specialty medication, this pharmacy supports your care with speed and convenience. Contact this pharmacy if you'd like your specialty medications to be delivered to your home at no cost to you. 

Our holiday hours may vary for major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.