Advanced cancer care at Ascension Saint Agnes

From diagnosis through recovery — medical oncologists provide comprehensive care for blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins, and other blood disorders, such as myeloproliferative disorders.

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At Ascension Saint Agnes, you get an experienced team of breast cancer specialists and surgeons. We start by getting to know you as a person and work with you on a personalized care plan. Your multidisciplinary care team delivers target therapies, breast-conserving surgery options and reconstruction.

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When you choose Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute, you get an experienced team of doctors. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the colon and gastrointestinal tract, including hepatobiliary cancers affecting the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.

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Your women’s health care team takes a compassionate and comprehensive approach to treating gynecological cancers, such as uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Gynecologic oncologists at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute offer minimally invasive treatment options and support services personalized for women.

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Care teams at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute deliver comprehensive care for lung cancer. Thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, pulmonary medicine specialists, and radiation oncologists work together to deliver advanced lung cancer treatment. We provide targeted medication therapy, minimally-invasive surgery, radiation therapy, and rehabilitation.

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From screenings and diagnosing prostate cancer through treatment and recovery — our team is here to provide the care that's right for you. Urology and kidney health cancer specialists at  Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute also provide advanced care for urologic cancers – bladder, kidney, and urethral cancer.

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From skin screenings to help detect precancerous skin cells to advanced care for skin cancer (basal cell, squamous and melanoma), our dermatology specialists provide advanced treatment options and surgical care, including Mohs surgery.

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• Saira Ahmed, MD
• Carole B. Miller, MD
• Abhishek Kalla, MD
• Shaha B. Nabeel, MD
• Suman B. Rao, MD
• Bhargavi Pulluri, MD
• Sarah Quinn, CRNP
• Bethany A. Shelton, CRNP
• Ana M. Gutierrez, CRNP
• Rachel Allen, CRNP
• Hanna Kramer, CRNP

• Richard Hudes, MD
• Sylwester Dzuiba, MD

• Humair S. Quadri, MD

• Shirali T. Patel, MD
• Steven C. Cunningham, MD

• Irina Bernescu, MD
• Justin C. Somerville, MD

• Deidra L. Alston, PA-C
• Noeline Rajarajan, MD
• Kristen L. Fernandez, MD

• Eric Krause, MD

• Dwight D Im, MD
• Hyung S Ryu, MD

Your doctor and care team get to know you well, and you’ll receive care for the whole person – from physical health and well-being to mental and emotional health. At Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute, we provide innovative medication treatments, the latest surgical technologies and techniques, high-tech radiation facilities and support services. When you choose Ascension Saint Agnes, you get a national team of experienced cancer specialists, sharing best practices and the latest in cancer care knowledge and research.

At Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute, we provide many primary and advanced treatments for all types of cancer, including:

• Brachytherapy
• Breast-conserving surgery
• Breast reconstruction and reshaping
• Chemoembolization
• Stereotactic
• Endoscopic procedures for head, neck and GI
• External beam radiation
• Gastrointestinal pill camera
• Hidden Scar™ breast surgery
• Hormone therapy
• Immunotherapy and advanced targeted drug therapy
• Intraoperative surgery, combining surgery with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• Minimally invasive breast biopsy with magseed, fine needle, wire localization
• Mohs dermatologic skin surgery
• Robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery
• Stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic radiation therapy
• TomoTherapy®
• Video-assisted thoracic surgery

Hearing the word cancer comes with a lot of thoughts and emotions, and we’re ready to support you. You’ll meet with your doctor to discuss your diagnosis and your care options. At Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute, your care team may include:

• Oncology specialists (medical oncologists, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologists, pathologists and hematologists)
• Oncology-certified nurse practitioners, dietitians and social workers
• Oncology-certified pharmacist
• Referral to palliative care specialists
• Radiation therapists
• Radiology imaging
• Rehabilitation therapists, including lymphedema therapists
• Surgeons specializing in reconstructive surgery

Together, we will decide on a care plan. And your entire care team will stay connected throughout your care to discuss your treatment and progress.

We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Your cancer care navigator can connect you to a financial counselor or oncology social worker.

Surgical oncologists and anesthesiologists provide enhanced recovery and rehabilitation as part of your surgical care plan. They are an important part of our cancer treatment programs. Each care plan is personalized for different types of cancer treatment, to help speed up your recovery after surgery. Your care team helps you prepare for what to expect before, during and after surgery.

Getting regular screenings may help find cancer early, when it is most treatable. There may be more options for treatment too. We offer convenient diagnostic imaging tests, including low-dose CT lung scans, mammograms, colonoscopies and many other preventive health screenings.

• In your 20s: Women should begin getting regular Pap exams and clinical breast exams. Men should be getting annual health screenings.
• In your 30s: Women should continue getting regular clinical breast exams. They should begin getting HPV tests in addition to Pap exams. Men should continue with annual health screenings.
• In your 40s: Women should begin getting regular mammograms, colonoscopies, HPV tests and Pap exams. Men should begin getting colonoscopies. Men at increased risk for prostate cancer should also begin speaking to their doctor about PSA-based prostate cancer screening.
• 50 and older: Women should continue getting regular mammograms, colonoscopies, HPV tests and Pap exams or as recommended by their doctor. Men should continue getting regular colonoscopies and start or continue prostate cancer screenings. Older individuals should talk with their doctor about other screening tests.

Ascension is committed to helping find assistance for those who do not have insurance sufficient to cover their healthcare costs and to working with our patients in a compassionate and caring manner. We may be able to help you through our financial partnerships and resources. For more information, please visit Financial Assistance.