The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the cancer program at Sanford Cancer Center.
“Congratulations to you and the members of the cancer program team at Sanford Cancer Center on achieving full approval from the Commission on Cancer. Commission on Cancer approval recognizes Sanford Cancer Center’s commitment to the Sioux Falls region and to patients with cancer. This is demonstrated by the organization of the cancer services, scope of high quality care provided either on site or by referral, and through a program of studies of quality and implemented changes that improve access to care and outcomes.”
- Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer approved cancer program ensures a patient will have access to:
- Quality care close to home
- Comprehensive care offering a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment
- A multispecialty, team approach to coordinate the best treatment options available to cancer patients
- Information about cancer clinical trials, education, and support
- Lifelong patient follow-up through a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results
- Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care
American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
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