Franciscan Health opens new cancer center in West Central Indiana

The Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette is now open in Tippecanoe County. The center will provide screenings, diagnostics and treatments for patients in one centralized location.

Terry Wilson is the president and CEO of Franciscan Health Western Indiana. With a new building and updated technology, he said the center provides the best care for cancer patients in the community.

“We hope, in bringing services together under one roof, we’ll provide outstanding care and exceptional service to patients and families,” Wilson said. “That’s the expectation.”

The $43 million project was announced in 2021. Now the three-story building is the largest comprehensive cancer center in the area, at 68,000 square feet.

Maria Vought, director of the oncology service line at the center, said it will make cancer services more accessible to patients because of decreased travel time.

“It makes a big difference to be able to be treated in your area,” Vought said. “You are also able to have closer connections with your family, as they come with many patients to visit.”

The center also provides wrap-around services including financial aid, transportation and case management assistance for patients in need.

In the future, Wilson said she hopes to partner with Purdue University and conduct clinical trials to find better ways to treat patients.