Monticello Cancer Center

Preparing for Your Visit

You deserve to feel as comfortable as possible during the course of your treatment, and our friendly team will support you with those needs. Here are some first-visit tips:

• You can fill out initial paperwork from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
• Bring a current list of your medications, or the actual bottles, including pain medications.
• Ask your doctor for refills when you see him or her, or ask a nurse at the beginning of your treatment.
• Dress in comfortable layers, as the infusion area may be cold. You can bring blankets or pillows with you—we also offer cozy blankets and pillows.
• You can bring lunches, snacks or have food delivered. There are no eating restrictions.
• Please remember to bring everything you need with you to the infusion area, as you must stay in the private room or lounge area during treatment.
• We accommodate families when we can, but there is always a risk of chemo exposure. Small children should have only limited time in the area. Please limit to just one or two visitors.
• We offer financial counseling to help you understand treatment costs, payments and any assistance that may be available to you. Please remember to bring any applicable insurance cards and paperwork.

Treatment Experience

We strive to make each treatment comfortable and effective with expert staff and comforting amenities, caring for the whole person. When you begin treatment with us, you are welcomed into a community of support that feels like family.

We offer:

• Comfortable blankets and pillows.
• Heated and massaging treatment chairs.
• Reiki healing.
• Onsite volunteers to provide comforting items such as blankets, books, food, hats and movies to patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
• A nurse navigator is available to support you and your family every step of the way, offering individualized assistance, like education and resources, creating a plan of care that meets your unique needs including,
  • resources for insurance questions
  • financial assistance
  • mental health assistance
  • home care
  • hospice needs
• One-on-one visits with a dietician.
• One-on-one visits with social services.
• Reduced cost wig program.
• Therapy dogs visits.
• The Healing Garden – a serene environment for patients to reflect and heal.
• Advanced Care Planning.
• Chaplain services.
• Free Wi-Fi.

Expert Team for Your Care

With renowned cancer experts, state-of-the-art technology and compassionate support groups, the Monticello Cancer Center provides complete care to support the well-being of patients in our community.

Individualized treatment plans are designed based on the type of cancer and extent of the disease. Our expert team uses state-of-the-art technology including Varian True Beam Linear Accelerator, SBRT and Philips Big Bore CT simulator to maximize effective treatment and minimize harmful side effects.

Services

• Medical Oncology:
  • Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy / Biotherapy.
  • Full Service infusion therapy for any IV needs you may have.
• Radiation Oncology.
• Hematology.
• Palliative Care.
• Lab services and genetic testing:
  • Full service onsite lab testing at the cancer center for ease of treatment.
  • CentraCare Health – Monticello, through a partnership with North Memorial Health, American Red Cross, Allina Health System and St. Cloud Hospital, offers a lab that is staffed 24/7. Get your necessary tests and results, in a simple, convenient stop.

Interpreter Services

We offer support options for deaf, hard of hearing, language assistance and translation services. These services are all free of charge and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients at North Memorial Health.

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