Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis - Cancer Care and Hematology

When you choose Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis - Cancer Care and Hematology our experienced medical oncologists-hematologists support you with a team of experienced cancer doctors working with you. Our care teams share best practices and the latest in cancers, blood cancers and blood disorder treatments – bringing the best care to you. Every appointment with your oncologist-hematologist starts with a compassionate conversation. Your doctor answers your questions and gets to know you. So, you get a personalized care plan. And with a plan, comes hope. We will help you navigate your care and will be by your side every step of the way, connecting the dots. Our goal is to help you get back to home, family, life and self sooner.

Comprehensive care for cancers and blood disorders

Doctors at Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis - Cancer Care and Hematology specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancers, blood cancers and blood disorders. Your care plan includes a multidisciplinary approach to your care, including face-to-face visits with specialists and others on your care team including:

• Medical oncologist
• Chemotherapy-certified nurse
• Oncology-certified dietitian
• Surgical Oncologist
• Radiation oncologist
• Navigator
• Other support staff as needed

Your doctor and care team explain your diagnosis and help you understand how your care plan is personalized for your condition. In addition to treating solid tumor cancers, our team also treats common types of blood cancer in adults including:

• Leukemia (a term for many types of blood and blood tissue cancers that stem from your body having problems making healthy blood cells)
• Lymphoma (cancer cells that affect your body’s immune system and lymphatic system, for example, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)
• Multiple myeloma (cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow, which are a type of white blood cell, and the most common type is IgG)
• Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), also called pre-leukemia (a blood disorder caused by blood cells that don’t work properly. This condition can increase the risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML)Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) (a chronic cancer of the bone marrow and blood that can transform into AML)

Our medical oncologist-hematologists also specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of noncancerous blood disorders:

• Anemia and abnormal white blood and platelet counts
• Blood clot conditions, such as hemophilia
• Myelodysplastic syndrome, a pre-leukemia condition
• Myeloproliferative disorders, a disease of the bone marrow and blood

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
• Breast, ductal and lymph node cancer
• Cancers of the blood, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloproliferative neoplasm
• Colon and rectal cancer
• Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers
• Genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, prostate and kidney
• Gynecologic cancers, including endometrial, ovarian and cervical
• Head and neck cancers
• HPB including liver and pancreatic
• Lung and esophageal cancer
• Skin cancer, including basal cell, melanoma and squamous cell
• Soft tissue cancers ( lymphoma, sarcoma)
• Other types of cancer

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

Benefits of cancer care services close to home

At Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis - Cancer Care and Hematology, we provide hope and support. Treatment options include specialized cancer treatments, clinical trials and a healing place for your body, mind and spirit. Ascension St. Vincent cancer specialists also provide cancer care outreach services across the area, including neighborhoods throughout Central and Northern Indiana.

Our care team is here to help answer your questions and connect you with supportive care services and cancer rehabilitation programs.AscensionSt. Vincentprovides services that support your recovery after having chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. We provide cancer care 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 is personal, so is the way we care for you. Get the care you need, close to home at Ascension St. Vincent Cancer Care. 

Find out more - ascension.org/IndianaCancerCare

Call 317-338-4985

Cancer support programs and services at Ascension St. Vincent Cancer Care

When you’re going through cancer care, we’re by your side. Your doctors and care team are here to help, listen and deliver services that help support your treatment plan. Have a conversation with our patient navigator — ask any question, big or small. And we provide 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
• Genetic counselors
• 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 provide easy scheduling for tests at:

Schedule a mammogram

Lung screenings in Indiana

Imaging tests are available at Ascension St. Vincent sites of care close to you. 3D mammograms, breast MRI and low-dose CT lung scans are high-definition image studies that help improve the detection of hard-to-find cancers. 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 provide tumor testing for personal molecular targets and hereditary cancer genes (for example, BRCA genes, Lynch syndrome, BFAF mutations, germline and tumor cells).Telehealth genetic counseling is now available.

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

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

Radiation oncology delivers advanced, targeted radiotherapy and radiosurgery to destroy cancer cells and tumors. We provide advanced treatments, including:

• Brachytherapy
• External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) with image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT)
• IMRT
• SBRT

Surgeons specializing in breast surgery and reconstruction, gynecologic oncology, gastric (GI) surgery, lung and chest surgery,, HPB, GI and GU 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

All registered marks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.