When you choose Ascension Saint Thomas, you are choosing a team dedicated to your whole health. In partnership with Tennessee Oncology, we bring you experienced medical oncologists and hematologists who are leaders in blood cancer research and treatment.
We know a diagnosis can feel overwhelming. That’s why our goal is to provide a personalized care plan that helps you get back to home, family, and life sooner.
Comprehensive care for blood cancer and blood disorders
Our specialists focus on diagnosing and treating blood cancers and non-cancerous disorders in both adults and teens. We take the time to explain your specific condition, which may include:
- Leukemia: Cancers that affect how your body makes healthy blood cells.
- Lymphoma: Including Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, affecting the immune and lymphatic systems.
- Multiple Myeloma: A cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS): Often called "pre-leukemia," a condition where blood cells don't work properly.
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN): Chronic cancers of the bone marrow and blood.
- Non-Cancerous Disorders including anemia, clotting conditions (like hemophilia), and immune thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).
Key treatment approaches
- Chemotherapy & targeted drugs: Utilizing both standard and newer targeted drugs designed to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing.
- Immunotherapy: Innovative treatments, such as CAR T-cell therapy, that harness your body’s own immune system to identify and fight cancer.
- Radiation therapy: Advanced techniques, including Involved Site Radiation Therapy (ISRT) for lymphomas, used to precisely target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
- Clinical trial excellence: Tennessee Oncology’s Greco Hainsworth Centers for Research is dedicated to improving care through clinical trials that give patients access to promising new therapies, including CAR-T cell therapy.
A multidisciplinary team on your side
Your care plan is managed by a team of experts who communicate constantly about your progress. In addition to your oncologist, your team includes:
- Oncology dietitians: Experts to help manage nutrition and strength during treatment.
- Patient navigators: Dedicated staff to help you schedule appointments and connect you with support services.
- Psychologists: To support mental health needs
- Radiation oncologists: Using advanced therapy to target cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
- Specialized nurses: Chemotherapy-certified nurses who manage your treatments with care.
