At our Cancer Care Center in Beloit, Wisconsin we have the most technologically advanced levels of Cancer Surgery. Call our Cancer Care Center at 608-364-5253

1. The new center
opened in
December 2013.
Cover Photo: Some of the members of the Beloit Cancer
Center team include from left: Dr. Peter Mahler, UW radiation
oncologist; Dr. Neel Karne, one of our expert surgeons; Dr.
Shelly Johnsen, palliative care specialist; Dr. Walter Vogel,
medical oncologist and Sharon Cox, RN, director.
The Beloit Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer services in one location.
This exceptional facility offers advanced technology, integrative therapies, and the most
important resource of all, staff who have the skill and compassion to be with our patients every
• Comprehensive
• Collaborative
• Centered on Patients
step of the way.
When cancer touches someone in our community, we want the best for them. That is why
Beloit Health System and the UW Carbone Cancer Center are collaborating to provide excellent
defense against cancer.
Dr. Peter Mahler, UW radiation oncologist, and Dr. Walter
Take that, cancer.
Vogel, medical oncologist, are the cancer specialists on site.
Dr. Shelly Johnsen, family practice and palliative care,
provides integrative medicine services. These physicians,
along with our surgical team, have the advantage of:
• Using many of UW Health’s collaborative treatment
The Cancer Fighter team
helps those in our region affected
by cancer by giving them the best
technology, expertise and support.
protocols
1670 Lee Lane • Beloit, WI 53511
(Hwy 81 and Lee Lane)
608-364-5253
ImACancerFighter.com
• Video conferencing with UW Carbone Cancer Center
• Access to clinical trials
• Sharing quality initiatives
Cancer Center services include medical oncology, chemotherapy and infusion,
advanced radiation therapy, patient support benefits and a team approach to cancer care.

2. Multidisciplinary Care
Team Approach to Cancer Care
Our cancer patients are treated individually,
based on their needs. The multidisciplinary
team includes surgeons, medical and radiation
oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists,
pathologists, palliative care specialists, nurses,
dietitians, support staff and more - all working
to support patients through their journeys to
prevent or beat cancer.
Walter Vogel, MD (left)
Medical Oncologist. Triple board-certified in Internal
Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.
He has practiced in Beloit since 1987.
Peter Mahler, MD, PhD (right)
Radiation Oncologist. Board-certified physician,
clinical professor of Human Oncology at the
UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
He practices full-time at Beloit Cancer Center.
The Patient Experience
• The Cancer Center focuses on the patient and
family experience with coordinated care, excellent
communication and collaboration, and a goal of
patient comfort.
•
The UW Carbone Cancer Center is the only
comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin as
designated by the National Cancer Institute. By
working together, we can offer this advanced care
in Beloit.
Cancer Center Entry
Healing Environment
• The new Elekta® Linear Accelerator offers
advanced cancer treatment and is used by some of
the premiere cancer facilities in the country.
• With new Image Guided Radiation capabilities, we
can now pinpoint the radiation to the exact location
of the cancer cells, even changing the radiation
location with the slightest movement of a patient’s
breath.
• Our medical oncology area offers 15 private or
semi-private infusion areas with large windows.
• We offer a lab and medication preparation area
• The beautiful 22,000 square foot center is built on
more than five acres conveniently located on the
corner of Lee Lane and Milwaukee Roads (Hwy 81)
in Beloit. Close to major highways including
Hwy 43 and I-90.
• There is a scenic pond with two fountains, serenity
pond, and a flowing stream with waterfalls
providing a pleasing environment for patients.
• Paved walkways and seating areas are placed
around the ponds and prairie for patient and
family enjoyment.
Medical Oncology
in the Cancer Center for your convenience. Also,
an integrative therapy room offers massage,
support and holistic care. An education area will
host speakers and help patients find new ways to
prevent or live with cancer.
This $11.6 million center is specially
designed to help thousands of people
find better outcomes to cancer.
Radiation Oncology Team