Medical Oncology
The Latest Cancer Treatments Individualized to Your Care
If you or a loved one are new to a cancer diagnosis, medical oncology therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy are often the first line of treatment. At Astera, our board-certified medical oncologists provide complete, state-of-the-art cancer and hematology care.
Astera Medical Oncology Treatments and Capabilities:
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a primary treatment for cancer that uses anti-cancer medications selectively target cancer cells to destroy them. Modern chemotherapy treatment uses a wide variety of chemical compounds to accomplish their mission, which may be customized to different types of cancer and patient symptoms.
CAR T-cell Therapy
A breakthrough approach to cancer care, CAR T-cell therapy is an advanced immunotherapy that that uses your body’s own immune system. If you’re a candidate for CAR T-cell therapy, our team will go over the treatment process and discuss any other additional options with you.
Committed to Your Cancer Care
At Astera, many of our physicians are double board-certified in medical oncology and hematology. Find a physician.