Mitchell Cancer Institute - Fairhope

Multiple factors contribute to cancer. At MCI, our certified genetic counselor provides consultations and customized evaluations for people who want to understand their personal and family risk for developing cancer. As a result, individuals are able to make informed choices about their health.

At USA Health, we know that the best defense against cancer is to take all precautions possible against it. That’s why we have a robust and active cancer prevention program, the only one of its kind in the region. In fact, we devote an entire division to this endeavor at Mitchell Cancer Institute.

Genetic counseling is a process that evaluates a family’s history of an inherited medical condition and helps provide support and information to patients who may be at risk of inheriting or passing on that condition.

Cancers of the female reproductive system require a unique level of care and treatment. Fortunately for women living on the Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast, the most experienced gynecologic cancer care team in the region can be found at USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

When people are diagnosed with cancer, they need a doctor who takes the lead in their treatment and serves as a sort of “gatekeeper” for their care. Whether this is a medical oncologist or hematologist depends on the type of cancer.

Radiation is a crucial part of many cancer treatment regimens. High-energy x-rays or proton beams work to destroy malignant cells by shrinking or even totally eliminating cancerous tumors. At USA Health, our radiation oncologists use a broad array of the most current and effective radiation treatments and technologies to offer patients the best possible outcomes.