At Minnesota Oncology, our mission is to combine the strength of hope with
the power of science, one patient at a time.
We strive to deliver patient-centered, comprehensive, and compassionate care in community cancer centers using best practice, state-of the-art therapies and research, in order to be the premier provider of care for patients with cancer and blood disorders in the region.
It means so much to hear from our patients and to know that we have made a difference for you because
we feel privileged to be trusted with your care.
Doubling Down:
The Lisa Milani Story
Finding Hope Through Clinical Trials
After being diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian cancer, Julie chose to participate in a clinical trial at Minnesota Oncology. Guided by her belief in science and supported by her care team, she spent two years helping advance research while receiving exceptional care. “My data mattered,” Julie said. “Every person in a clinical trial contributes to our understanding of cancer.”
Receiving a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: Nina's Story
“At the first appointment, the doctor took a biopsy right away and told me that it looked like cervical cancer,” Nina said. “I was shocked because I wasn't expecting it at all. I’d been stressed, always very busy and on the run. I even wondered if the stress was affecting my body. But it turned out, it was invasive cervical cancer. I just couldn’t believe it.”
Julie’s Story: Finding Hope, Expert Care and New Possibilities Through Clinical Trials
For Julie, clinical trials represent both personal possibility and a way to help move cancer care forward for others. She speaks passionately about their importance.
Hitching Hope:
The Pete Morse Story
A Journey of Hope: Luke’s story of strength and compassionate care
Following Luke’s diagnosis of metastatic bile duct cancer, he and his family turned to Minnesota Oncology for care. From helping navigate treatment options to providing emotional and financial support, the team stood by them every step of the way. “You feel at home there, which is hard to do when you are going through treatment,” Hope said. “Minnesota Oncology treats you like family.”
Choose Minnesota Oncology:
Diane's Story
Reflecting on her experience with Minnesota Oncology, Diane is filled with gratitude. “If you find yourself in the involuntary ‘cancer club,’ there is no better place to be than Minnesota Oncology.
Advocacy and Clinical Trials Opened New Doors in One Woman’s Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
In August 2019, Laura Kemmerer was rushed to the emergency department with severe abdominal swelling and difficulty breathing. Within hours, she was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer and given a very serious prognosis. Despite the uncertainty, she chose to move forward with determination and explore every possible option.
