Cancer care

Oncologists and cancer care teams at Ascension St. Vincent's Cancer Center deliver compassionate, personalized cancer care focused on you.
Oncology care teams at Ascension St. Vincent's cancer care focus on you.Oncology care teams at Ascension St. Vincent's cancer care focus on you.

Cancer care in Jacksonville

Cancer is personal — so is the way we care for you at St. Vincent's Cancer Care

About cancer care at Ascension St. Vincent’s

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. At Ascension St. Vincent's in Jacksonville, you’re supported from the start. After your diagnosis, you’ll meet with a multidisciplinary cancer care team, including a cancer care navigator. We’ll help you build a personalized care plan with a goal of helping you return to your daily life.

At Ascension St. Vincent's, your care team is part of a national network of oncology specialists, sharing best practices and the latest in cancer care knowledge and research — bringing advanced cancer care closer to home.

When you’re going through cancer, we’re by your side

Each appointment with our experienced and compassionate oncology specialists starts with a conversation. You’ll have face-to-face visits with your doctor, and you’ll have an entire care team dedicated to your care — connecting the dots for you. Your doctor will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. By getting to know you and working together, you get a care plan that’s customized to your needs. And with a plan, comes hope. Our goal is to help you recover faster so you can get back to your daily life.

Your cancer care team is beside you from diagnosis through recovery. As your care needs change, we’re ready to support you. Your care team may include specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and cancer pathology. Together with our oncology-certified nurses, dietitians, rehabilitation therapists, lymphedema therapists, palliative care specialists, social workers and cancer care navigators, we work with you to deliver a care plan that's right for you. We also offer genetic screening, testing and counseling, palliative care and Ascension at Home services.

Stay connected with your cancer care team

Along the way, your care may require imaging, lab tests, pharmacy support or other specialists — you do not need to navigate your care alone. Upon your cancer diagnosis, or when you come to us during your cancer care, you’re paired with a cancer care navigator. Your care team will help you schedule appointments, connect with other services you need, and answer your questions. No question is too small — when you have a concern or feel unsure, don’t hesitate to talk with your care team and ask questions.

Multidisciplinary cancer care team

Multidisciplinary cancer care team

Get a second opinion for your cancer diagnosis or care plan

Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension St. Vincent's. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss care options.

When you’re facing a new cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our cancer specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

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Benefits of our approach to cancer care

When you come to cancer centers and clinics at St. Vincent's, oncologists and multidisciplinary care teams deliver comprehensive, innovative and personalized oncology care for the whole you, including your emotional health. 

  • Compassionate medical oncology care: Your cancer specialists and care teams work together to deliver customized medication therapies (chemotherapy and other medications) to help target cancer cells that grow and divide quickly.
  • Multidisciplinary care teams: Your care team includes a care navigator and cancer specialists. And your specialists are part of a national team, sharing best practices to help find the best possible way to treat your type of cancer – from simple to complex and rare cancers.
  • Experienced surgical oncologists and care teams: Advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, are used to remove as much cancer as possible while preserving healthy tissue. 
  • Precision radiation therapy: Our highly trained radiation oncology specialists deliver targeted radiation therapy for many types of cancer.
  • Clinical trials: If you want to learn more about other possible cancer care options, talk to your doctor. You may want to ask whether cancer clinical trials are the right option for you.
  • Genetic cancer screening, testing and counseling: Genetic tests can help you and your doctor better understand your risk for certain types of cancer. Ask your doctor about genetic testing and counseling to better understand your risk for developing cancer. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, your doctor may recommend genetic pathology tests to help identify genetic changes in cancer cells and tumor growth.

  • Support services: Your cancer care team provides support from nutrition education, counseling, support groups and yoga to spiritual care and cancer rehabilitation therapy. And, at Ascension St. Vincent's sites of care, our healing gardens and chapels are always open to patients and your loved ones. We offer supportive care and activities for the whole you. For more information, call 904-308-7546.

Featured locations

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
1 Shircliff Way
Jacksonville,  FL  32204

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
4201 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville,  FL  32216

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital
1670 St. Vincents Way
Middleburg,  FL  32068

Ascension St.Vincent’s St. Johns
205 Trinity Way
Saint Johns, FL 32259

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