Aurora Cancer Care Named Wisconsin's First National Pancreas Foundation Designated Pancreatic Cancer Center

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Cancer Care's multidisciplinary pancreatic center located at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is the first and only center in Wisconsin to be named a designated Pancreatic Cancer Center by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF).

Under the leadership of Aaron Chevinsky, MD, FACS, medical director for surgical oncology with Aurora Cancer Care, the pancreatic cancer center met the established criteria by NPF, which focuses on a multidisciplinary treatment approach to produce the best possible outcomes and improve quality of life for patients.

Aurora Cancer Care becomes one of only 30 centers across some 20 states to be named a NPF Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes centers which possess and maintain clinical expertise, have access to leading technology, provide a holistic approach to patient care, and also provide access to clinical trials.

At Aurora Cancer Care, patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts, including surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, oncologists, pharmacists, nurse navigators, and others, who come together to develop the best course of treatment for each individual patient.

"To be the first pancreatic center in Wisconsin recognized by the National Pancreatic Foundation is a testament to the hard work of our entire team, led by Dr. Chevinsky," said James Weese, MD, FACS, vice president of Aurora Cancer Care. "Aurora Cancer Care is committed to being a nationally recognized center where patients from around the world turn to us for care during some of life's toughest moments, and this recognition from the NPF builds on our team's efforts."

The pancreatic cancer center at Aurora Cancer Care offers a variety of treatment options for patients, including surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy-based treatment plans, featuring the latest in available technology. The center was the first in Wisconsin to use NanoKnife technology, and is also a leader in the usage of Cyberknife, a stereostatic body radiation therapy.

To learn more about the program at Aurora Cancer Care, visit https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/services/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/. 

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