Nestled quietly at the foothills of the Ozarks and gently hugging the shores of the Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau is one of the best kept secrets of the Midwestern United States. With a rich history that goes back four centuries, Cape Girardeau has developed from a traders outpost, to a thriving economic, educational, and medical center of excellence for the heartland of the USA.

With its close proximity to two major international airports, an impressive selection of fine lodging and dining establishments, numerous entertainment options and recreational/historical sites to explore, Cape Girardeau is truly an enjoyable and memorable place to visit...especially for those seeking world-class medical care.

The stress and associated treatment for life-threatening conditions such as cancer are heavy enough burdens to bear. Selecting a center of treatment in a large metropolitan area can add levels of complication to an already difficult situation.

The old addage that says 'if you want the best medical care, go to the big cities' is no longer true.

For nearly 40 years, Southeast Missouri Hospital has been helping patients and families deal with the complex physical, emotional and spiritual challenges that a diagnosis of cancer can bring.

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With advanced technology and a highly skilled, compassionate staff, Southeast has made it unnecessary for residents to travel elsewhere for the most up-to-date treatment.

Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau has become the first hospital in Missouri – and one of fewer than 60 medical centers worldwide – to offer the revolutionary new Novalis® Shaped Beam SurgeryTM cancer treatment system. This places Southeast Missouri Hospital alongside internationally-known medical centers such as Harvard, UCLA in Los Angeles, Baylor College of Medicine, M.D. Anderson and Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Southeast Missouri Hospital's Radiation Oncology team has more than 140 years of combined experience in treating cancer. Patients at the Regional Cancer Center can be assured they are receiving quality care from a highly qualified and credentialed staff of physicians and other clinical specialists.

The diagnosis of cancer can lead to desperation and fear, but at Southeast Missouri Hospital, we offer compassionate care and the technology of hope. World-class medical expertise in a beautiful and relaxing enviroment, that's Southeast Missouri Hospital – where HOPE has a home.