Get treatment and support tailored to you
Cancer care is more than just treating a disease — it’s about caring for the whole person. At Mount Nittany Health, our oncology team is by your side with the experience, tools and resources to provide comprehensive, compassionate care throughout your cancer journey.
Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, oncologists, surgeons, nurses and care navigators will make sure you have support in every aspect of your care — physically, emotionally and mentally. From leading-edge treatments to partnerships with leading academic institutions, we’re focused on providing the highest level of cancer care.
Cancer treatment can feel like a journey. That’s why we’re here every step of the way.
Types of cancer we treat
Our oncology and cancer doctors at Mount Nittany Health are highly trained in all cancer specialties, including hematology-oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology and others.
We provide precise diagnoses and treatment for all types of cancers, including:
- Blood cancers
- Bone cancers
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Brain and spine tumors
- Digestive cancers
- Gynecological cancers
- Head and neck cancers
- Kidney cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Skin cancers
We also treat blood disorders such as anemia, hemophilia and sickle cell disease.
The Lance & Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion
Find cancer care near meMeet our oncologists
Aderonke Ajala, MD
Delia Behpour, DMSc, PA-C
Jerome Derdel, MD
Angelica Kline, PA-C
Veeral B. Patel, MD
Amy Rothrock, PA-C
Abhishek Seth, MD
Vivek Verma, MD
Lynn Whittaker, CRNP, AOCNP
Cancer treatments and services
We offer comprehensive cancer treatment options while supporting your overall health before, during and after your diagnosis:
- Infusion services: Our infusion professionals combine compassion with expert care in a comfortable environment.
- Clinical trials: Access to the latest research and studies can help you receive the best treatment options. Talk to your doctor for more information.
- Lung cancer screening program: Our low-dose CT screening program detects lung cancer at early stages. Learn more.
- Chemotherapy: During this treatment, medications are used to fight cancer cells or prevent them from multiplying within the body.
- Immunotherapy: This cancer treatment uses medications to suppress or stimulate the immune system to help fight cancer.
- Radiation: We use the TrueBeam radiotherapy and radiosurgery system, which allows precise targeting of tumors with increased speed and accuracy.
- Surgery: Heal better, faster with surgical technology that improves accuracy and leads to better outcomes.
- Palliative care: Our palliative care team helps manage symptoms to improve your quality of life.
Cancer Care Partnership
The Cancer Care Partnership, a collaboration between Mount Nittany Health and Penn State Cancer Institute, provides state-of-the-art care for outpatient hematology, medical oncology and infusion services. Benefit from the combined expertise of Mount Nittany Health, State College’s trusted healthcare provider, and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the region’s leading academic health center.
Cancer care at Mount Nittany Health
Treating cancer is just one part of your journey. To support your overall well-being, we offer dedicated oncology patient navigators who can help with everything from scheduling appointments and finding support groups to adjusting to your new lifestyle and connecting you with community resources..
