Your Cancer is Personal to Us
Our Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) team of cancer experts takes your cancer diagnosis, treatment of comprehensive types of cancer and survivorship very personally. You are not a number to us – you are the reason we are here, and we are personally invested in your cancer care, healing and recovery. Because we are all part of the same hometown community, we treat our patients like the friends and family they are, making sure patients receive the very best care, personalized for individual needs and goals. With access to national standards of care and evidence-based clinical trials, we provide expert cancer care you need close to home.
Steps of Care
Expert Diagnosis
Innovative Treatments
Patient-Focused Team
Research & Clinical Trials
Healing Environment
Survivorship MindsetMayo Clinic Collaboration
Through Blanchard Valley Health System's membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our team has access to Mayo Clinic’s advanced medical knowledge, research capabilities and team of specialists. Additionally, our physicians can work together with Mayo Clinic’s internationally acclaimed cancer experts so that you get more of the care you need close to home, from your trusted local BVHS physicians.
- Leading-edge treatment recommendations
- Life-saving research and clinical trials
- Complex cancer care specialization
Accreditations
Comprehensive Clinical Expertise
With a heart for patient-focused care, our cancer team at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center at BVHS focuses on best practices cancer care, with a personalized approach to treatment – with survivorship as an integral part of your care plan from the very start.
Interview with Derek Thomas, MD
Medical Oncology
We provide a high level of exceptional cancer care close to home for our patients – with support through every step of the journey.
Interview with Derek Thomas, MD
We provide a high level of exceptional cancer care close to home for our patients – with support through every step of the journey.
Interview with Omar Al Asad, MD
When patients hear the word cancer, it's a life-changing event. These patients come to us during a very vulnerable time in their lives, and being able to care for them is very meaningful.
Interview with Anjalika Gandhi, MD
As a gynecologic oncologist, I care deeply for women who need to get care for themselves. Women are often caretakers for their families and need someone to advocate for them.
Breast Cancer Reconstruction Surgery
Learn more about the benefits and options for breast reconstruction at BVHS.
Interview with Stephen Lutz, MD
I enjoy working at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center as it allows me to form relationships with patients, their families, and other physicians. And BVHS has been able to keep up with having the technology and equipment we need to care for our patients in the best way possible.
Interview with Ankit Modh, MD
One advantage of patients receiving cancer care at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center is staying close to family and friends during their treatment.
Interview with Ike Onwere, MD
Cancer treatment has evolved a lot in the last ten years, becoming more tailored to the patient and providing better outcomes.
Interview with Adam Walter, MD
Our team cares deeply about our patients, providing the high-quality comprehensive cancer care you need for superior outcomes.
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Meet Our Team
Patients have the expertise and experience of an entire team to fight their cancer.
About our team
Clinical Trials
Cutting-edge cancer therapies are available close to home at BVHS.
About our clinical trials
The Armes Family Cancer Care Center
For expert diagnosis, treatment and healing, we take care of your every need.
About usPatient Stories
Mayo Clinic Collaboration
Mayo Clinic Collaboration
Physician Collaboration Brings Success
Physician collaboration delivers improved birth experience with compassion and convenience
OVARIAN CANCER PATIENT STORY
OVARIAN CANCER PATIENT STORY
Overcoming Fear of Cancer Diagnosis
Patricia found solace in her newfound, extended “family” at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center
Breast Cancer Patient Story
Breast Cancer Patient Story
Finding Friendship Through Quality Cancer Care
Kim Peplinski remembers the day she received a call from Blanchard Valley Health System regarding a suspicious mammogram.