J. Michael Carroll was the first trained oncologist in Alaska, and was instrumental in the creation of the cancer treatment center at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.  The center was renamed in his honor following his unexpected passing in 2011. Lean more.     

The state-of-the-art TrueBeam linear accelerator is a specialized machine that uses technology to quickly target and treat tumors anywhere in the body.  This includes tumors in the lung, liver, breast, abdomen, head and neck.  Learn more. 

In 2009, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital initiated a navigation program to assist patients with barriers to their cancer care.  Navigation is a complementary service available through professional or self-referral.  Learn more.  

Radiation Oncology care at the J. Michael Carroll Cancer Center is provided through North Star Radiation Oncology, led by Essam Shihadeh, MD.  Learn more about Radiation Oncology.  Medical Oncology care is provided through Fairbanks Cancer Care Physicians, led by W. William Andrew Cox, MD and Jacqueline Cox, MD.  Learn more about Medical Oncology.