Love Heals at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

The Love Heals philosophy is what drives us forward and what helps us take patient care to a whole new level. Cancer treatment isn’t just about science. It’s about enhancing proven oncology treatments with the healing power of love.

LOVE HEALS

The healing power of love is everywhere. Look around. We know it helps plants and flowers flourish. It helps tame wild animals. Love from dogs lengthens human life. Love elevates mood. And love even heals cancer.  

At Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, our doctors and health care professionals are on the front lines of this important scientific breakthrough. We truly believe in the outstanding healing powers of love.

Because under each microscope, behind every decimal point, and in the eyes of every patient, the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers’ staff sees the healing power of love each and every day.

“Love Heals” is more than a popular phrase. It’s a Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers philosophy. It’s at the core of everything we do. It’s how we care about you, not just for you. In fact, love is as much a part of the treatment here as radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

We take a personal interest in each and every one of our patients. Whether it’s discussing hobbies, baking a birthday cake, taking the extra time to talk and really listen, or simply giving a hug, we take every opportunity to demonstrate the healing power of love. And if you are, or a loved one is, a cancer patient that level of care makes all the difference in the world.

We know that love is a proven healer. And at Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, we’re showing our community that its effect on fighting cancer is nothing short of extraordinary.  

PROVE LOVE HEALS

Love Heals. We can prove it! Please visit Prove Love Heals to learn more.

Cancer Care in Denver

The region's only NCI-designated cancer center

The University of Colorado Cancer Center at UCH is one of only 40 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation and is the only such center within an 850-mile radius of the Denver area.

What does this mean? It means our patients gain the benefit of groundbreaking research and clinical trials and providing access to those trials to all of the communities we serve. And, of course, it means they get exemplary patient care. Our 5-year cancer outcomes far outpace state averages as well as those of many other cancer centers in the U.S.

Live in a community far from Denver?

We're bringing access to quality cancer care to Coloradans in other parts of the state. Learn about our Community Engagement program.

Pancreatic Cancer in the News

Putting her own spin on fundraising for cancer research The Globe and Mail Lauren Clarfield was 11 years old when her father, Michael, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in ... See all stories on this topic »	The Globe and Mail
Cross Hills slimmers gain the pounds for charities Bradford Telegraph and Argus ... Pauline Howard in Cross Hills have collected £409 to support research into pancreatic cancer and £400 to go towards the Macmillan cancer nurses. See all stories on this topic »
Novel Engineering of Immune Cells Holds Promise for ... Asbestos.com Patients with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma and metastatic pancreatic cancer received surprisingly positive results during a small, recent ... See all stories on this topic »
Ministries to team up to fight cancer The Japan News The Yomiuri Shimbun To speed up development of drugs and other treatments for pancreatic and other cancers that are especially difficult to treat, ... See all stories on this topic »
Exclusive! Celebrity Corrie Blogger - Julie Hesmondhalgh Coronation Street Blog (blog) In return we're donating £25 to Julie's charity of choice which is the Pancreatic Cancer UK charity. And now, it's over to Julie.. "I was always a Corrie ... See all stories on this topic »	Coronation Street Blog (blog)
Prognostic Value of Baseline Survival Determined for 11 Types of ... The Almagest ... esophageal, head and neck, lung, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and testicular cancer. For each cancer site, at least one health-related ... See all stories on this topic »

Blogs

1 new result for pancreatic cancer

Chemotherapy drug improves survival following surgery for ... PressRelease Among patients with pancreatic cancer who had surgery for removal of the cancer, treatment with the drug gemcitabine for 6 months resulted in ...

In the News -- Pancreatic Cancer

Citing pancreatic cancer battle, PSC's Gallagher not running for re ... Helena Independent Record Public Service Commissioner Bill Gallagher, who underwent surgery last summer for pancreatic cancer, said Wednesday he won't run for re-election ... See all stories on this topic »
Study finds more accurate method to diagnose pancreatic cancer The Almagest Researchers from the University of Missouri have found a more accurate laboratory method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause ... See all stories on this topic »
PSC chairman, citing cancer, won't seek re-election Montana Standard HELENA – Public Service Commissioner Bill Gallagher, who underwent surgery last summer for pancreatic cancer, said Wednesday he won't run for ... See all stories on this topic »
Steve Stucky, Zen Center abbot, dies after battle with cancer San Francisco Chronicle Diagnosed in September with stage-four pancreatic cancer, Stücky endured a lot of pain and stepped down from his role as central abbot in December ... See all stories on this topic »
Karen rising to challenge in uncle's memory WalesOnline Karen, 35, from Blackwood, said: “My uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late 2011 and by October 2013 he had sadly died.". See all stories on this topic »	WalesOnline
At local diner, resolutions to live and to love Sarasota Herald-Tribune ... late night to watch the ball drop on the TV, a privilege she did not expect after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a year ago this month. See all stories on this topic »
Loan Monitor Is Accused of Ruthless Tactics on Student Debt New York Times Stacy Jorgensen fought her way through pancreatic cancer. ... did not qualify and should pay in full, dismissing her concerns about the cancer's return. See all stories on this topic »	New York Times
Marijuana dispensary New England Wellspring would be safer than ... Needham Times “He had pancreatic cancer. He was on Oxycontin, unable to function at all. He was standing up and falling asleep. He was losing weight all the time,” ... See all stories on this topic »

Blogs

1 new result for pancreatic cancer

UCLA Dentistry discovers cellular signals between pancreatic ... PressRelease Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Most of those with the disease will die within the first year of diagnosis, and just 6 percent will ...

In the News

Pancreatic cancer patients forced to seek life-saving surgery in ... The Guardian Pancreatic cancer cells. Despite attempts to improve the NHS record on treatment of the cancer, sufferers are going abroad for operations. See all stories on this topic »	The Guardian
Cancer survivor supporting underfunded research 10TV A lesion on his pancreas led to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, which kills 85 percent of people who get that news within six months. "It is one of the ... See all stories on this topic »
In Japan, ministries team to fight cancer St. Augustine Record TOKYO — To speed up development of drugs and other treatments for pancreatic and other cancers that are especially difficult to treat, three ministries ... See all stories on this topic »
'Biffvitational' race benefits longtime Roundtop ski coach York Daily Record While Jeff Beinhaur admits he shouldn't be skiing with his pancreatic cancer, he said he wanted to challenge his daughter who beat him at last year's ... See all stories on this topic »

Blogs

1 new result for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer patients forced to seek life-saving surgery in ... admin Dozens of British sufferers refused operation on the NHS travel abroad for treatmentPatients with pancreatic cancer are paying for surgery abroad ... Hot News International

Meaningful Mondays

Pancreatic Cancer IN THE NEWS

Student Invents Pancreatic Cancer Test The Province (blog) i wrote a few years ago about a 15-year-old student has created a pancreatic cancer test that is 90-per-cent accurate. Well this talented young scientist ... See all stories on this topic »
Brett Joseph Adjustrite Pledges Continued Donations to Pancreatic ... DigitalJournal.com "The mission of Lustgarten Foundation is to increase funding for pancreatic cancer research. The goal is to find strategies for prevention, diagnosis, ... See all stories on this topic »
Federal student loan sharks prey on cancer patients filing for ... Daily Caller Victims suffering from pancreatic cancer have only a 19 percent chance of survival the first year following their diagnosis, which drops to a mere five ... See all stories on this topic »	Daily Caller
Benefit Ski Race at Roundtop Mountain Resort. York Dispatch Jeff "Biff" Beinhaur said he refuses to lie around on a couch waiting to die from pancreatic cancer. "I've got too much to live for," he said. "I got a ... See all stories on this topic »
Help Treat Mansfield Resident's Cancer Patch.com Mansfield resident Jennifer Brennan is trying to raise money for her fiancee Erick, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to ... See all stories on this topic »
Steve Stücky, abbot at SF Zen Center, dies San Francisco Chronicle Diagnosed in September with stage four pancreatic cancer, Mr. Stücky endured a lot of pain and stepped down from his role as central abbot in ... See all stories on this topic »
James P. Stewart The Intelligencer James P. Stewart of Medford left this world Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, from his long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63. He was born in Camden ... See all stories on this topic »
Cancer claims beloved Pasco educator Art O'Donnell Tampabay.com The longtime educator, known affectionately as Dr. O to his students and staff, succumbed to pancreatic cancer. The illness caught Dr. O'Donnell and ... See all stories on this topic »	Tampabay.com

Blogs

1 new result for pancreatic cancer

Hazen wrestlers tackle pancreatic cancer : Newcastle News – News ... Christina Corrales-Toy From the moment wrestlers step onto the mat, a match becomes a one-on-one battle of skill between opponents. It may seem like the ultimate ... Newcastle News - News , Sports, Classifieds in Newcastle, WA

Inspiration from Chatsfield In Denver

Happy New Year.

May the year ahead be filled 

with happiness and joy!

Meaningful Mondays

A purple holiday.

Remembering those not with us 

this holiday season.  

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the Lustgarten's Pancreatic Cancer Walk Committee in Denver.

May you holidays be joyful and bright.

Thinking of all those we've lost to Pancreatic Cancer.

Meaningful Mondays

Looking for support?

Did you know that there are hundreds of MEET UP groups in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs providing support and community as you fight your battle with cancer?  Check these out today ...

http://cancer.meetup.com/cities/us/co/denver/