Welcome to the Avera Cancer Institute
Avera Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care through prevention and early detection, evidence-based therapies and a multidisciplinary approach guided by the philosophy of healing the whole person.
The River of Hope Foundation

River of Hope Foundation creates tranquil and healing retreats at the residences of nominated cancer patients. Watch the story of a River of Hope recipient, Dave Lorang »
Avera McKennan Plans for
Bold New Approach to Cancer Care
The best and newest cancer treatments will now have a new home in Sioux Falls. Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center broke ground May 19 on a cancer treatment facility nearly four times larger than its current building.
View more details of the new Avera Cancer Institute building »
Prostate Cancer - Resources and Online Risk Assessment
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American men. And the most valuable defense is early detection.
Additional Prostate Cancer Resources
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Proactive, Advanced Breast Care
At Avera McKennan Breast Care Center we have better ways of detecting breast cancer, thanks to the most advanced diagnostic breast imaging in the region.