Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute
Oncology • Helena, MT
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Cancer Care at Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute in Great Falls, Montana offers oncology services including breast cancer and gynecologic cancer treatment. The oncology team provides personalized cancer care designed to help patients live longer and better, with support programs and resources for patients and families throughout their cancer journey.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center): 56% of patients would definitely recommend the hospital (11% lower than the national average) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Many patients praise the clinical care received from current doctors, nurses, and staff, highlighting professionalism and effective treatment outcomes
- Availability of support services such as nurse navigators, social workers, and volunteer staff are frequently cited as invaluable to the patient experience
- Recent initiatives, including an affiliation with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, are noted as improvements to access and quality of care
- Active community support and survivor networks contribute positively to the experience for many residents undergoing treatment in Helena
Common complaints
- Serious controversy and legal challenges involving a former oncologist (Dr. Thomas Weiner) who was terminated in 2020 for allegations of substandard care, including overprescribing narcotics and treating patients for cancer they did not have
- Historical reports of public dissatisfaction and negative sentiment regarding the cancer center's management and patient safety protocols
- Some patients reported experiences of unnecessary tests and treatments, leading to loss of trust in the facility's clinical practices
- Healthgrades patient experience ratings for the broader St. Peter's Health regional medical center indicate lower-than-average performance in patient recommendations and satisfaction metrics
"I can truly say that the care that I personally have received there has been top notch!"
- Patient review (Mary Mogel)"I thought he was helping me: Helena patient endured nine years of chemo for cancer he never had."
- News reporting on former oncologist Dr. Thomas Weiner"Through Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tina Stern, a service provided by St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Treatment Center, Carmen and her family were able to meet and deeply discuss what she was going through."
- News reporting on a breast cancer survivor's experienceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cancer Support Community Montana expands to Helena - May 21, 2026
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield awards cancer support group $20K - Jul 30, 2025
- Cancer Support Community Montana Partners discusses breast cancer awareness - Oct 2, 2025
- Cancer Support Community Montana names new executive director - Jun 18, 2026
- Cancer Support Community Montana names new executive director - Jun 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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