Facts About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 (12%). In 2008, an estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States. In addition to invasive breast cancer, there will be about 67,770 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) in 2008. CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer.

Breast Cancer
Breast Health Program
Testing & Diagnostics
Treatment Options

Facts About Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy, next to skin cancers, in American men. Prostate cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other cancer in men, except for lung cancer. About 1 in 6 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. About 2 out of every 3 prostate cancers are found in men over the age of 65.

Prostate Cancer
Prostate/Genitourinary Cancer Program

Gastrointestinal Cancer Program

The Marin Cancer Institute offers a comprehensive program for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of gastrointestinal cancer - the fourth highest diagnosed cancer in Marin. Gastrointestinal cancers may include the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum and anus.

Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
Esophagus
Stomach
Pancreas
Colorectal

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy – used to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors – is one of the Marin Cancer Institute’s most powerful weapons. The major goal of radiation therapy is to eradicate cancer while maintaining optimal organ function and quality of life.

Radiation Therapy

Medical Oncology

Medical oncology uses hormone therapy, chemotherapy (anti-cancer drugs) or targeted therapies to destroy cancer cells in the tumor that may have spread throughout the body from the original cancer site. The medical oncologist is a physician trained in internal medicine with special training in cancer treatment.

Medical Oncology