Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Care - Medical Oncology/Hematology

Cancer is personal. So is how we care for you. You don’t have to travel far to get personalized cancer care and support services. Doctors and multispecialty care teams at Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center provide a healing environment with compassionate, personalized care. Your oncologist starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, your cancer care team works with you to create a personalized care plan.

Multispecialty cancer care delivers targeted therapy for your cancer needs

We’re dedicated to delivering targeted cancer therapies with supportive cancer care services. Our specialists routinely review your care plan to help improve your survivorship and quality of life. Your multispecialty care team may include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and other cancer specialists who diagnose and treat many types of cancer, including:

• Blood disorders, anemia, blood clots (DVT, PE) 
• Brain cancer (primary and benign)
• Breast cancer
• Cancers of the blood, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloproliferative neoplasm
• Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including colon, liver and pancreatic
• Genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, prostate and kidney
• Head and neck cancers 
• Lung and esophageal cancer
• Skin cancer, including basal cell, melanoma and squamous cell
• Other types of cancer

Your care team may also include oncology-certified nurses, palliative care specialists, genetic counselors, dietitians, pharmacists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers and our new patient consult coordinator. We’re here to help support you throughout your treatment, recovery and beyond.

Benefits of cancer care services close to home

At Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center, we offer hope and support. Treatment options include specialized cancer treatments, clinical trials and a healing place for your body, mind and spirit. Our network of Ascension Sacred Heart cancer specialists also provide cancer care outreach services across the Pensacola area.

Our care team is here to help answer your questions and connect you with supportive care services and cancer rehabilitation programs. Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center provides services that support your recovery after having chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. We offer a range of services on our campus, with convenient valet parking. Transportation to and from appointments can be arranged for you. Our oncology care teams work together to help make your appointments as easy and coordinated as possible. 

Cancer support programs and services

When you’re going through cancer care, we’re by your side. Your doctors and care team are here to help, listen and offer services that help support your treatment plan. Have a conversation with our patient navigator — ask any question, big or small. And we offer an extended care team for emotional support — chaplain, palliative care specialist and oncology-certified social worker. Our healing garden and chapel are always open for you and your loved ones. Other services include: 

• Cancer rehabilitation 
• Financial aid counselors
• Nutritionists 
• Oncology-trained pharmacists 
• Patient and caregiver support groups 

Advanced tests help target cancer cells and tumors 

Our cancer care team does a thorough medical evaluation and uses a range of tests to diagnose your condition. We offer easy scheduling for tests.

Early detection at Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography

The Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography is a state-of-the art facility with radiologists who specialize in the detection of breast cancer. Breast imaging includes screening and diagnostic 3D mammograms, breast ultrasound, stereotactic needle biopsy, and ultrasound-guided biopsy.

Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography delivers advanced digital imaging options, personalized for you. When surgery is recommended, we have experienced, highly-trained breast surgeons. The Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography also offers a dedicated breast health navigator to help ease anxiety, provide education and support you and your family.

More information about services at Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography, call 850-746-0685.

Supportive cancer care

The hallmark of our cancer care program is our team approach. Services are centered around the care of the whole person, healing body, mind and spirit. Programs include a breast cancer support group and Miracle Camp (Camp Bluebird), a camp for adult cancer survivors. Call 850-416-5730 for details about Camp Bluebird.

3D mammograms, breast MRI, PET imaging and low-dose CT lung scans are high-definition image studies that help improve the detection of hard-to-find cancers. All of these services are located at Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography. Other services include biopsy procedures, advanced radiology imaging, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, ultrasound-image-guided procedures of the chest and abdomen, and more. We also offer tumor testing for personal molecular targets and hereditary cancer genes (for example, BRCA genes, Lynch syndrome, BFAF mutations, germline and tumor cells).

Medical oncology treatments are provided in a comfortable infusion center. Chemotherapy and other treatments may involve oral, intravenous (IV) or topical medication therapy. These treatments may be combined with surgery or other treatments.

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Management of oral targeted therapy

Radiation oncology offers advanced, targeted radiotherapy and radiosurgery to destroy cancer cells and tumors. Our radiation oncology division uses the latest version of the Varian Truebeam and Trilogy technology which has advanced imaging, six-degree couch rotation, and the latest respiratory gating software. We offer a range of advanced treatments, including:

• External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRT)
• Prone Breast Treatment
• EBRT using Respiratory Gating

Surgeons specializing in breast surgery and reconstruction, gastric surgery, lung and chest surgery, and urologic surgery deliver advanced surgical treatments. Minimally invasive techniques are used whenever possible. Image-guided and computer-assisted technology with high-definition navigation helps your surgeon remove a tumor while preserving healthy tissue. Minimally invasive surgery helps promote healing and reduce scarring, for example:

• Endobronchial thoracic surgery 
• Hidden scar, a breast surgery technique
• Mohs microsurgery 
• Reconstructive breast plastic surgery 
• Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Xi system 

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