St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County
St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County, located at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, is a one-stop resource for cancer information, therapy planning, and support, offering comprehensive cancer care, including:
- A comprehensive breast care program
- Innovative treatments, including new forms of chemotherapy, surgical interventions, and focused-beam radiation
- Sophisticated radiation therapies
- Participation in Clinical Trials, including the world-renowned Star Trials
- Support groups
- Peer and professional counseling
- Community education and outreach programs
- Exceptional care from skilled medical professionals
- Relaxation therapies, including relaxation training, art expression, guided imagery, yoga, stress management, and relaxation therapy in the tradition of Reiki
- Wig and prosthesis fittings
Cancer Center Calendar (PDF): See a schedule of our free classes and support groups.
Cancer Treatment and Support
Medical Interventions
The medical oncologists affiliated with our Cancer Center use the latest cancer-fighting drugs to treat and cure all kinds of cancer. more
IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
We work with Radiation Oncology Center of Ventura County (ROCVC) to bring an advanced radiation system, called IMRT, to Ventura County. more
LINAC Scalpel
The LINAC scalpel, a sophisticated method of treating cancer that can more effectively influence the outcome for some patients, is available at ROCVC. The device delivers a high dose of radiation to targets in the brain, with very little of the dose affecting other parts of the brain.
Prostate Cancer and Brachytherapy
ROCVC has successfully treated patients with prostate cancer with the use of Proseed, otherwise known as brachytherapy, which permanently implants radioactive seeds into the prostate gland. Proseed delivers a prescribed dose of radiation directly to the cancer cells while decreasing the risk of radiating surrounding tissues or organs.
Clinical Trials
St. John's affiliation with the UCLA Jonnson Cancer Center provides patients with access to clinical trials currently being conducted nationwide.
Radiation Oncology Center
Radiation Oncology Center of Ventura County Offers Expert Cancer Care
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, radiation therapy may be required as part of your treatment—and you may be feeling overwhelmed, afraid, or alone. However, finding a doctor and treatment facility for your cancer care is an important step to getting the best treatment possible.
At the Radiation Oncology Center of Ventura County (ROCVC), located in the Medical Plaza at St. John's adjacent to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, you will experience the outstanding, comprehensive program that uses multiple approaches to treat and eradicate cancer. ROCVC is made up of a team of specialists led by radiation oncologists Dr. Timothy O'Connor and Dr. Henry Montes, who also treat patients at their Mission Oaks office in Camarillo. The radiation oncologists are nationally recognized leaders in the field of radiotherapy, and experts in stereotactic radiosurgery.
Integrative Therapies
St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County offers an array of relaxation therapies to provide patients with spiritual tools to help fight cancer, including classes such as art expression and relaxation therapy in the tradition of Reiki, T'ai Chi Chih, yoga, guided imagery, pulse technique, and reflexology.
Reiki, which is growing in popularity, is the Japanese form of laying on of hands a system for channeling energy to someone for the purpose of healing. Guided imagery, another well-received technique, can be used to positively impact the major control systems of the body, including heart rate, blood pressure, wound healing, and even immune system function.
Support Groups and Educational Seminars
St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County offers an array of support groups for ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors, blood-related cancers, and breast cancer. Classes covering lymphedema and exercise after breast surgery are also provided. In addition, our Cancer Center staff participates in health fairs and seminars to educate the community on a variety of topics, including breast-self examinations and the importance of early detection of cancer.
Contact Us
For information, call St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County at (805) 988-2641.
St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County
Medical Plaza at St. John's (adjacent to St. John's Regional Medical Center)
Suite 145
1700 North Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Radiation Oncology Center of Ventura County (ROCVC)
Medical Plaza at St. John's (adjacent to St. John's Regional Medical Center)
Suite 120
1700 North Rose Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 988-2657
Camarillo Office: (805) 484-1919
