Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis, and Banner Estrella Medical Center utilizes a number of cancer detection resources and state-of-the-art medical technologies to identify and stage cancers.
Banner Estrella participates in the Oncology Data Management, a confidential information registry that logs treatment-related data on all new cancer patients, to increase our effectiveness and help better understand the cancer care process.
Information including patient demographics, cancer identification, treatment modalities and patient outcomes is collected, analyzed and forwarded to medical professionals at the state and national level. Arizona law requires hospitals to report to the registry.
Banner Estrella’s cancer diagnosis resources include:
In addition to advanced detection and screening technologies, Banner Estrella cancer specialists provide genetic testing and counseling to patients who may be at a greater risk of developing certain types of cancers.
For additional information on cancer detection and screening, visit the American Cancer Society.
