Comprehensive Cancer Care in Cary, Raleigh and Throughout Wake County

Access to Care, Technology and Clinical Trials Closer to Home

By Debbe Geiger
Updated October 10, 2022
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If you live in Raleigh, Cary, or another Wake County town, comprehensive cancer care is close at hand. Everything you need, from the latest advances in diagnosing and treating cancer to supporting you as a cancer survivor, is conveniently near you at one of Duke Health’s cancer centers in Cary and Raleigh.

We understand you may feel anxious and scared when faced with a diagnosis of cancer. Our Wake County cancer specialists do everything possible to set you at ease during this journey.

Highest-Quality Cancer Treatment Near You

Duke Cancer Centers in Cary and Raleigh offer the complete array of Duke cancer services and cancer specialists to people in Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Garner, and Knightdale. These convenient locations give you access to one of the premier cancer centers in the U.S. and the top-ranked cancer center in North Carolina and the Southeast, according to U.S. News & World Report.

As a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Duke Cancer Institute has a level of cancer expertise only found in the top 4% of U.S. centers. This designation is given to comprehensive cancer programs in recognition of their leadership, research, and the breadth of services they provide to patients.

We bring the exceptional care and patient experience that defines the Duke Cancer Institute to our cancer centers throughout the Triangle. Here's what you’ll find at our Wake County-based cancer centers.

Duke Cancer Center Raleigh

Located at Duke Raleigh Hospital on Wake Forest Road, Duke Cancer Center Raleigh provides high-quality cancer care in a comfortable, community setting. We treat nearly every type of cancer, including colon cancer, head and neck cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, and prostate cancer. You’ll have access to advanced treatments including surgical procedures and clinical trials. Our cancer center includes a spacious infusion room that is open 363 days a year, a retail pharmacy, a self-image boutique, and free parking.

Duke Women's Cancer Care Raleigh

Located between Blue Ridge Road and Edwards Mill Road, near PNC Arena in Raleigh, Duke Women’s Cancer Care Raleigh is designed to care for and treat people who suspect or have been diagnosed with breast cancer or gynecologic cancer. Our facility includes:

  • 3D mammography, CT scans, and ultrasound
  • Lab for blood work
  • Infusion pharmacy and infusion suite for chemotherapy and other treatments
  • On-site family and patient support, including a boutique for self-care, counseling, and support services during and after treatment.

Duke Cancer Center Cary

Duke Cancer Center Cary is located on Asheville Road near U.S. 1 and Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. The team cares for people with different types of cancers, including breast cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, melanoma, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. Cancer care at this Cary cancer clinic includes:

Receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, or iron infusions in our large infusion suite.

Meeting with social workers, dietitians, or a medical therapist. They provide counseling to help you and your family manage your well-being during your treatment.

 

Radiation Treatment in Cary and Raleigh

If your cancer treatment includes radiation therapy, you may be referred to Duke Cancer Center Cary Radiation Oncology, which is near Duke Cancer Center Cary on Asheville Road, near U.S. 1 and Kildaire Farm Road, or Duke Cancer Center Raleigh.

Experienced radiation oncologists at these centers oversee treatment that uses radiation to destroy cancerous tumors while sparing damage to surrounding normal tissue. External beam radiation is delivered through a machine called a linear accelerator. The most advanced linear accelerators are at these locations.

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Participate in Cancer Clinical Trials in Cary, Raleigh

Our Wake County cancer centers give you access to innovative approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and cancer treatment through clinical trials that are only available at the best cancer centers in the U.S. Duke Cancer Institute’s cancer research through clinical trials has helped us deliver the latest FDA-approved drugs, cancer vaccines, and specialized treatments so you receive the right treatment at the right time and experience the best possible care.

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