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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.

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Breast Health

access our health risk assessmentsOne in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. Thankfully, the Avera Breast Center provides comprehensive care, education and support from screening and diagnosis, to treatment, survivorship and beyond. So you can 'Live with Confidence'.

  • Advanced digital mammography
  • Breast Specific Gamma Imaging, Ultrasound, and MRI for clinically accurate diagnosis
  • genetic testing and counseling for at risk patients
  • and a breast health navigator to guide patients through treatment and beyond.

Take a free breast cancer health risk assessment »

Visit Avera Think Pink to learn more about breast cancer »

Building Hope

Lance Armstrong to speak at new Avera Cancer Institute opening - learn more

Watch Avera Medical Minute: Lance Armstrong coming to Sioux Falls »

Read the story: Lance Armstrong to speak at opening of New Avera Cancer Institute »

Light of Day

Bereavement Program

During dark times, the presence of light becomes a rallying point. It's hope for the darkness; an opening at the end of the tunnel; brighter days ahead.

These thoughts led to the development of Avera Light of Day, a program designed to provide care and resources to those walking through the journey of grief that occurs after the loss of a loved one. Learn more »

New Cancer Institute

The best and newest cancer treatments will have a new home in Sioux Falls. Since 1983, Avera has been the regional leader in cancer care. Today, we're expanding and transforming our care to bring cancer services to a new level of care, yet to be offered in our region.

Avera McKennan broke ground May 19, 2008 on a new cancer treatment facility. This facility will be over 200,000 square feet.

river of hope

River of Hope

The River of Hope Foundation and Avera Cancer Institute present "River of Hope." This 30 minute TV program will air weekly at 10:30 a.m. Sundays on KELO, and 5:30 PM Saturdays on MyUTV. The goal of the program will be to raise cancer awareness, and to help show the benefits of integrative therapies.

The program highlights the journey those affected by cancer go through, and how water features and landscaped healing areas are incorporated to help better the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about the River of Hope Foundation »