At MU Health Care, we provide personalized, expert cancer care that puts you and your family first. Whether you're in the early stages of evaluation or managing a complex diagnosis, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
From your first appointment to follow-up care, you'll have a dedicated team focused on delivering care that's not only effective, but also personalized and supportive. We combine leading-edge treatments with a deeply collaborative approach to help you make informed decisions and feel empowered throughout your care.
Our Approach to Cancer Care
We believe every person deserves personalized care backed by the latest research and treatments. Our team includes medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as cancer-trained nurses, patient navigators and other support staff who meet regularly to coordinate your care. We treat the whole person — not just the disease — through supportive services like nutrition counseling, financial navigation, cancer rehabilitation therapy, survivorship care and more.
With Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia and Goldschmidt Cancer Center in Jefferson City, we offer two locations to make expert care more convenient.
Conditions We Treat
MU Health Care cancer experts specialize in treating many types of cancer, including:
- Blood cancer
- Brain cancer
- Breast cancer
- Bone cancer and other sarcomas
- Colon cancer
- Gastrointestinal cancer
- Gynecologic cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Lung cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Skin cancer and melanoma
- Urologic cancer
If you have a rare or complex condition, our specialists offer second opinions and access to advanced diagnostic tools to help you make informed decisions.
We also have a fully dedicated pediatric cancer care team.
Learn More About Our Cancer Care for Kids
Tests and Treatments
Our teams use evidence-based practices and the latest technologies to diagnose your cancer and tailor treatment plans that match your specific cancer type, preferences and goals.
Screening Tests
At MU Health Care, we believe routine cancer screening is the No. 1 tool to prevent disease. Screenings we offer include:
- Mammograms, including traditional, 3D and MRI
- Pap tests and HPV testing for cervical cancer
- Colonoscopy and stool-based tests
- Low-dose CT scans for lung cancer
- PSA blood tests for prostate cancer
- Skin checks
Learn More About Our Cancer Screening Services
Diagnostic Tools and Testing
- Imaging, including CT, MRI, PET and ultrasound
- Biopsies and pathology
- Genetic testing and counseling
Cancer Treatments
- Blood and marrow transplants
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy, including CAR-T cell therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted therapy
Clinical Trials
As the region's only academic health system, we participate in clinical trials that may offer patients the opportunity to access new treatments or approaches before they're widely available. If you're interested in participating in a clinical trial, talk to your doctor or click below to learn more.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
Why Choose MU Health Care for Cancer Care
Dedicated Teams for Every Cancer Type
We build care teams around your cancer diagnosis — bringing together specialists who focus specifically on your type of cancer. This team-based approach helps us move quickly from diagnosis to treatment, ensuring care is both timely and tailored by experts who treat cancers like yours every day.
Access to the Latest Treatments and Clinical Trials
As an academic health system, we bring patients promising new therapies through clinical trials and access to advanced treatment options like CAR-T cell therapy, targeted therapies and minimally invasive cancer surgery.
Fellowship-Trained Specialists
Many of our doctors have completed advanced fellowship training in areas like medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and hematology. That means your care is led by experts with deep experience and highly focused training in the most complex aspects of cancer care.
Completely Coordinated Support Services
Cancer affects more than your body. That's why we offer a wide range of supportive services, all built into your care plan. Many of these services — including cancer rehabilitation, nutrition counseling, mental health support, and survivorship planning — are available at both Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Goldschmidt Cancer Center. That means fewer referrals, streamlined communication and more seamless care — all in the location that's most convenient for you.
Recognized for Cancer Excellence
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri's only state-designated cancer center, a distinction that reflects our commitment to high-quality care. Both Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and Goldschmidt Cancer Center hold national accreditations that recognize excellence in safety, treatment planning and patient outcomes.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Accreditations
Goldschmidt Cancer Center Accreditations
