Oncology (Cancer) in Barron

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-altering and overwhelming. Our oncologists and team in Barron, Wisconsin, will work with you to create a cancer treatment plan designed to meet your needs and preferences, whether you need radiation, chemotherapy or surgery, or would benefit from cancer support groups. The goal is to provide you the highest quality of life possible.

You'll benefit from a wide range of cancer information, resources and options, including:

Chemotherapy
Clinical research trials
Emotional and spiritual guidance
Hospice
Nutritional counseling
Pain management
Palliative care
Radiation therapy
Screenings
Specialized oncology nursing
Surgery

Our multidisciplinary team approach integrates services to focus on you, not just the cancer disease.

Cancer Center

While being treated for cancer in the Barron area, you also will have convenient access to our Oncology Department and Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology in the Albert J. and Judith A. Dunlap Cancer Center, located at 1221 Whipple St. in Eau Claire.

Our Cancer Center offers you:

Integration of medical oncology, Mayo Clinic radiation oncology, chemotherapy treatment areas, radiation therapy and physician exam rooms, all in one location.
Chemotherapy treatment areas that allow you to choose the amount of social interaction you prefer.
A dedicated lab area for patients requiring lab work.
Workflow patterns and improvements in ergonomics to provide you seamless delivery of care — improving communication among physicians, staff, patients and their families — resulting in improved outcomes and better patient experiences.
Enhanced capabilities, decreasing the times go elsewhere for treatment.
Artwork specifically selected to attract your attention and reduce stress.
Dedicated parking and private entrance to provide you and your loved ones convenience for chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
A healing environment with a strong tie to nature and dedicated energy conservation.

Watch a virtual tour of the Luther Building, including the Albert J. and Judith A. Dunlap Cancer Center.

Patient videos

A voice for epithelioid sarcoma

Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare, slow-growing type of soft tissue cancer. Most cases begin under the skin of a finger, hand, forearm, lower leg or foot, though it can start in other areas of the body.

Our oncology experts provided seamless, integrated care to Nick Saleum, who was only 26 when diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma.

Learn more about Nick's cancer journey, his medical care team of oncologists, radiation oncologists and others — along with his passion for sharing his story to increase awareness of the disease:

Graduation day

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries and often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. Ovarian cancer can be difficult to treat and frequently is fatal. However, there also are stories of hope, survivorship and sisterhood.