Intravenous chemotherapy at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center allows patients to receive cancer treatments closer to home. Regardless of where a patient goes to see an oncologist (doctor specializing in cancer treatment), the oncologist can refer their patients to Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center for chemotherapy treatment. Having treatments available locally helps cut down on travel time and cost.

In addition to administering chemotherapy treatments, nursing staff also update the patient's oncologist and call to check on the patient after each treatment. They provide emotional support, education about side effects and additional resources that may benefit the patient. Follow-up lab work can be done at Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center as well as CT, MRI and other diagnostic tests. For more information, contact the chemotherapy department at 507-537-9303.