Cancer Services

A whole-person, personalized approach to cancer care that exceeds nationally recognized standards

cancer team Boulder Community Health provides the highest quality, whole-person, personalized care and support for cancer patients. In fact, our Cancer Center has been acknowledged for exceeding nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care:

Accredited Breast Center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, a program of the American College of Radiology
Accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a program of the American College of Surgeons
Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence, a program of the American College of Radiology

As a Breast Cancer Center of Excellence, BCH provides one of the most comprehensive breast cancer programs in Northern Colorado. Learn more.

The broad range of highly experienced physicians affiliated with our cancer program provides our patients with access to a comprehensive array of treatments — from chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy to surgery and integrative care.

Information on these physicians is available through Find a Physician.

BCH, along with affiliated organizations, offers a full spectrum of diagnostic, treatment and support services:

Medical oncology
Diagnostic imaging
Radiation therapy
Clinical trials
Cancer surgery
Outpatient rehabilitation
Center for Integrative Care
Oncology nurse navigators
Support groups for patients and families

Please see the newsletter at the bottom of this page for more information on virtual oncology support groups.

Our philosophy & approach

Our philosophy is to encourage patients and their families to participate in discussions and decision making about their treatment with their physicians and nurses. We recognize that people may feel helpless when cancer is diagnosed. Giving patients and loved ones a voice in their care helps to restore a sense of control, which is an important key to maintaining a positive outlook.

Cancer patients receive treatment, care and support from many specialists throughout Boulder Community Health. This full complement of services addresses each individual's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs for our whole-person approach to cancer care.

Multidisciplinary cancer conferences

Held weekly, biweekly or monthly, BCH’s multidisciplinary cancer conferences bring together specialists from across disciplines to discuss patient cases and decide on the best treatment plans. These regularly held meetings foster collaboration between all specialists in order to provide a highly individualized, whole-person approach to a cancer patient's care.

BCH currently hosts four multidisciplinary cancer conferences:

Breast cancer
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers
Genitourinary (GU) cancers (e.g., prostate cancer)
General (any other type of cancer diagnosis)

State-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient services

facility Our cancer inpatients are cared for on the first floor of Foothills Hospital in unit 1 North. Many of our nurses have obtained national certification in their specialty, recognition of their expertise and their commitment to their craft and their patients.

A broad range of outpatient services and extensive complementary therapies are provided in the Tebo Family Medical Building, which is adjacent to Foothills Hospital.

Upcoming classes

Living with Cancer Related Brain Fog (In person)

Have you noticed changes in your brain since being diagnosed with cancer? Do you have to work harder to remember things? Are you frustrated when you can’t find the words you want to say? You don’t have to accept this as your new normal. You have the power to take control and improve your quality of life.

Living with Cancer Related Brain Fog is a 1.5 hour class for cancer patients and survivors at any stage.

Oncology Nutrition Workshops

To support your health and well-being we are offering bi-weekly nutrition webinars including live cooking demonstrations with nutritionist Conner Middelmann.

The presentations are offered via video conference (Zoom). You can use a computer, laptop or smartphone to log in. The cost per class is $10; scholarships are available (contact Conner). All webinars run from 4.30 to 6 p.m. Mountain Time.

Renew and Restore

A Gentle Yoga Class for People with Cancer

Yoga is a form of physical and mental exercise that has been around for thousands of years. Many studies point to the benefits of yoga for people with cancer, including reduced fatigue, reduced stress, improved sleep, improved physical functioning and improved quality of life.

Renew and Restore is an 8-week gentle yoga class to help improve strength, flexibility, and well-being.

Susan Hall
RN, BSN, OCN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
(303) 415-7196
shall@bch.org
Nanna Bo Christensen
RN, OCN, CBCN
Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator
(303) 415-7057
nchristensen@bch.org