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Central Wisconsin Cancer Program

The Central Wisconsin Cancer Program (CWCP) brings cancer care closer to cancer patients. With offices in Fond du Lac, Berlin and Waupun, there is no need to travel far to get the most advanced technology and treatment. The CWCP's cancer specialists offer expert medical diagnosis combined with compassionate care. Our treatment team consists of:

  • Hematologists/medical oncologists
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Registered radiation therapists
  • Dosimetrist
  • Physicist
  • Certified oncology nurses
  • Social workers
  • Dietitians
  • Pastoral care professionals
This team uses the latest radiation therapy technology, cancer data sources and clinical trials to offer the most comprehensive care possible.

Radiation Therapy Technology
The Central Wisconsin Cancer Program (CWCP) offers the latest radiation therapy technology including 3D treatment planning computers, simulators, linear accelerators, 3D tissue compensators and radiation implants.

One of the greatest recent advancements in radiation therapy is available at CWCP. Called Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), this state-of-the-art treatment delivers high doses of pinpointed radiation to tumors while substantially reducing the risk to surrounding normal tissue.

IMRT uses special technology to sculpt the radiation beams and conform them to the exact size, shape and dimension of the tumor. It is most effective on defined tumors in difficult to reach areas or those adjacent to vital organs. Patients benefit greatly from this therapy because it:
  • Minimizes radiation to surrounding tissue.
  • Offers fewer short-term and long-term side effects.
  • Improves the quality of life for patients, who often are able to resume their normal activities shortly after each treatment.
As the only provider locally to offer IMRT, and one of only a handful in the state, the CWCP is proud to be a leader in this newer technology. The 3D tissue compensator, used in radiation therapy, helps physicians and staff at the CWCP target radiation doses to the pinpoint accuracy as a surgeon can with a surgical knife.

Cancer Data Sources
The Central Wisconsin Cancer Program (CWCP) participates in the Cancer Registry, a program that collects and analyzes information on each cancer patient. The data is reported to the State Bureau of Health Statistics. Lifetime follow-up is maintained on all patients.

Clinical Trials
In cancer research, clinical trials play an important role in the battle against the disease by evaluating new treatments and helping find ways to improve cancer care. This life-saving research is available at Agnesian HealthCare's Central Wisconsin Cancer Program (CWCP) through an affiliation with the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG).

The NCCTG is comprised of 20 community clinics throughout the United States consisting of more than 700 physicians and 375 allied health professionals. Together they provide the CWCP access to clinical studies for many different types of cancer.

Currently the CWCP offers seven different clinical trials in areas such as breast, brain and lung cancer. Patients participating in these trials benefit in several ways, including by:
  • Receiving state-of-the-art treatment before it becomes standard care.
  • Being closely monitored by a research team that is part of a larger network of providers.
  • Eliminating the need to travel out of the area to take part in clinical trials.
Patient safety and security is foremost in the program, with strict protocols, or action plans, followed throughout a course of care. The CWCP is the only provider in the area to offer cancer clinical trials.

With locations in Fond du Lac, Berlin and Waupun, you do not need to travel far to get the care you need. For more information about the CWCP, call (920) 926-4100 or (800) 494-2927.

Central Wisconsin Cancer Program Locations

Fond du Lac Center
480 East Division Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 926-4100
(800) 494-2927

Berlin Center
225 Memorial Drive
Berlin, WI 54923
(920) 361-1313
(800) 494-2927

Waupun Center
620 W. Brown Street
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 324-5581
(800) 494-2927

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