- Primary CareAt the Pacific Cancer Institute of Maui, we believe a warm, human touch is as important as technology to the healing process. Our reception process reflects this philosophy. As you enter the waiting room, you are greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable receptionist who helps the visit proceed as smoothly as possible. Consultations and treatment schedules are coordinated, along with housing and transportation needs for off-island patients. Our nursing staff provides necessary information and support. They coordinate with your referring and primary care physician while making sure you understand your treatment plan.
- Cervical CancerOver 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year. That is 33 women a day. Unlike some other cancers, cervical cancer is not considered to be passed down through family genes. It is caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). When a female is infected with these types of…
- Colon Cancer
- Prostate CancerProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men. While the disease is prevalent across the country, the screening guidelines are not. Prostate cancer screenings have always been somewhat controversial because the tests often alert physicians to the presence of cancer, but there is no precise way to determine, definitively, whether the cancer…
- Cancer CarePacific Cancer Institute announced that radiation oncologist Berit Madsen, M.D. has joined their cancer care treatment team. Berit L. Madsen, M.D., FACR is a board-certified radiation oncologist with the Pacific Cancer Institute, joining the PCI team in December 2020. Dr. Madsen received her Bachelor of Arts in human biology from Stanford University in Stanford, California, and…
- Lung CancerRadon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools, and other buildings for radon. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless…
- UltrasoundRadiation oncologists use image guided radiation therapy, or IGRT, to help better deliver the radiation to the cancer since tumors can move between treatments due to differences in organ filling or movements while breathing. IGRT involves conformal radiation treatment guided by imaging, such as CT, ultrasound or X-rays, taken in the treatment room just before the patient is given the radiation treatment on a daily basis.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyAll patients first undergo a CT scan as part of the planning process. The information from the CT scan is then transmitted to a computer in the treatment room to allow doctors to compare the earlier image with the images taken just before treatment. During IGRT, doctors compare these images to see if the treatment needs to be adjusted. This allows doctors to better target the cancer while avoiding nearby healthy tissue. In some cases, doctors will implant a tiny marker in or near the tumor to pinpoint it for IGRT. This helps to account for organ/tumor motion even if the body is immobilized by a casting device.
- ChemotherapyInformation about what to expect during chemotherapy and what patients can do to take care of themselves during and after treatment.
- Radiation TherapyThe Pacific Cancer Institute (PCI) provides state-of-the art radiation therapy treatments using the TrueBeam™ STx system. The technology is able to deliver standard external beam radiation treatments, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS/SBRT) with onboard image guidance. Our system combined with our skilled team of professionals delivers precise and accurate radiation to a tumor target.
- Radiation OncologyLocated in Central Maui, conveniently adjacent to the Maui Memorial Medical Center, the Pacific Cancer Institute is comprised of highly trained experts in the field of radiation oncology and stereotactic radiosurgery who are focused on delivering exceptional patient care with the most advanced, state-of-the-art radiation oncology treatments available.
- Skin CancerAccording to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. Skin cancer occurs when there are abnormalities in the cells that make up the skin. …
- LesionsAt the Pacific Cancer Institute, we treat early-stage, recurring and advanced cancer using several forms of radiation therapy technologies. One of the most advanced treatment options is the TrueBeam STx. The TrueBeam STx provides noninvasive treatment of malignant and benign tumors and lesions located in the head and neck and throughout the body.