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At Kaiser Permanente, you have an experienced team of cancer specialists working together to care for all that is you. And our members are 20% less likely to die early of cancer compared with nonmembers in their community.1


Fighting alongside you, for you 


From cancer detection to recovery, Kaiser Permanente’s high-quality care team is by your side. Our total health approach to cancer care focuses on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 
 

 

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The Kaiser Permanente difference

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Early detection


Our oncologists aim to detect cancer as early as possible. That includes in-person, phone, and email reminders about which screenings you may need. In fact, we lead the nation in cancer screening rates.2

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Advanced treatments


Our dedicated oncology teams have access to the latest treatments and therapies, and our members have better survival rates for several common cancers.3 So whether your cancer is rare, common, or complex, you’ll get the most advanced care plan.

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Recovery support


Your care team will continue monitoring your health during recovery and beyond. Plus, they’ll help you get the physical and mental health support you need to stay healthy.


 


 


Cancer expertise across our network


Kaiser Permanente has experts in nearly every type of cancer — all connected in our health network. So, no matter where you get day-to-day care, they can review and collaborate on your personal treatment plan. 

If we treat a type of cancer, then we have a specialist for it at Kaiser Permanente. Our primary care doctors and cancer care teams consult our vast network of specialists across the country. They collaborate to review and advise on treatment plans and share best practices.

Our dedicated care teams build personal, trusting relationships to support all that is you — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll be there every step of the way, so you and your loved ones can focus on what matters to you.

Your electronic health record connects your whole care team to the latest information on your progress. They can view your visit notes and history at any time. That way, you can focus on your treatment and recovery — instead of repeating your health history at every appointment. You can also access your own records anytime on kp.org or in our app.

With your total health in mind, our specialists regularly collaborate to share the latest cancer research, clinical trials, treatments, and best practices. And we’ve treated more cancer patients than most providers. This means you get the most advanced cancer treatments and experience available — for even the most complex cancer cases. 


 

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Patient and caregiver resources for every step

 

Our experienced care teams combine advanced medicine with compassion. Whether you’re a patient or caregiver, we can help you get the resources you need.

Mental health & wellness

Find the emotional support you and your family need before, during, and after treatment.
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Support groups & classes

Join one of our group therapy programs or health education classes.4
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Nutrition & healthy living programs

Work with a wellness coach to manage a healthy lifestyle.
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Screening & prevention guidelines

Learn when to get screened and tips to reduce your cancer risk.
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Latest cancer articles

Wellness and lifestyle

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Food for health: easy and delicious recipes you can make at home

Check out healthy recipes and nutrition tips posted by Kaiser Permanente doctors, nurses, and dietitians.

How healthy lifestyle behaviors help to empower cancer patients

 

Self-care apps to support your mind, body, and spirit

 

Using meditation to relieve anxiety, boost your mood, and improve focus

 

Tips to manage emotional eating in uncertain times

Member stories

Fay Gordon recovering and in good spirits after her surgery

Fay’s story: Courageously facing a family history of breast cancer

Kaiser Permanente’s hereditary cancer program provided Fay Gordon with genetic counseling and a prevention plan that caught her breast cancer early.

Heidi’s story: On the road to survival after customized cancer treatment

 

Susan's story: Back to her life after shocking lung cancer diagnosis 

 

Antonio's story: Surviving colon cancer with FIT home test and early detection 

 

Bobbie's story: How a living kidney donation saved an LAPD officer

Research and innovations

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A healthy life after cancer: Surviving and thriving

Advanced screening, early detection, and new treatment options help more patients survive and thrive.

Exploring the promise of at-home cervical cancer screening tests

 

Researchers, specialists, and technology partners target rare testicular cancer

 

Team of researchers working to improve early detection of pancreatic cancer

 

Study: Depression screening improves care for patients with cancer


Leading national cancer research

Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest enrollment sites for National Cancer Institute (NCI) clinical trials. We’re one of just 46 NCI community and minority community sites bringing NCI-approved clinical trials to patients where they live. 

Learn more about our innovative cancer research and clinical trials.

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Local cancer care information

Footnotes

1Data provided by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, 2022.
2Kaiser Permanente has superior screening rates compared to the national average for 3 of the most common types of cancer: breast, cervical, and colorectal. Based on 2023 HEDIS® scores, Kaiser Permanente 2023 HEDIS® Benchmarks provided by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Quality Compass® and represent all lines of business. Kaiser Permanente combined region scores were provided by the Kaiser Permanente Department of Care and Service Quality. The source for data contained in this publication is Quality Compass 2023 and is used with the permission of NCQA. Quality Compass 2023 includes certain CAHPS data. Any data display, analysis, interpretation, or conclusion based on these data is solely that of the authors, and NCQA specifically disclaims responsibility for any such display, analysis, interpretation, or conclusion. Quality Compass® and HEDIS® are registered trademarks of NCQA. CAHPS® is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 
3Erin E. Hahn, PhD, MPH, et al., “Incidence and Survival for Patients Diagnosed With Breast, Colorectal, and Lung Cancer in an Integrated System,” The Permanente Journal, September 19, 2023. Age-standardized, 5-year survival rates for Kaiser Permanente members diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, and cervical cancer, for cases diagnosed in 2013, compared with the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) national benchmark survival rates. 
4Classes vary by location. Some members may have to pay a fee for certain classes.