St. Joseph's Cancer Center offers multiple services, including:
- Antibiotic Therapy Program
- Breast Evaluation Center
- Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program
- Cancer Registry
- Educational Kiosk
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Imaging Services
- Inpatient Oncology Unit
- International Patient Program
- Lymphedema Management Program
- Outpatient Infusion Center
- Thoracic Oncology (Lung Cancer) Program
- Women's Wellness Clinic
Read more about this programs and services below.
Antibiotic Therapy Program
St. Joseph’s Cancer Center offers an expanded antibiotic therapy program through the Outpatient Infusion Center. This service will offer an option for Medicare and AHCCCS patients that cannot have services provided in the home care setting. Patients with commercial insurance may also opt to have this services provided at St Joseph’s rather than in their home.
This program will allow:
- Quality Care: Infectious Disease physicians are available if needed for consultation and follow-up care for the duration of the antibiotic therapy
- Coordinated Care: Experienced nurses and on site physicians can work with patient’s referring physicians
Hours of Operation: By appointment only, Monday through Friday : 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 602-406-3061. Please fax orders directly to 602-406-3986.
Breast Evaluation Center
The Breast Evaluation Center provides comprehensive surgical evaluation of patients with breast lumps and nonpalpable mammographic abnormalities. Patients who are candidates for breast-conserving surgery are evaluated for both conventional external beam breast radiation therapy as well as for accelerated partial breast irradiation. Patients who choose to proceed with surgical removal of the entire breast are evaluated by plastic and reconstructive surgeons. All breast cancer patients undergo sentinel lymph node biopsy as part of their cancer operation.
Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program
The Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment Program provides education, counseling and genetic testing for hereditary cancer conditions. Hereditary cancers can include breast, ovarian, colon, pancreatic, prostate, or melanoma, as well as others. Read more about this program.
Cancer Registry
The Cancer Registry is a vital component of the Cancer Center at St. Joseph's. The cancer registry is designed to collect detailed information on all newly diagnosed cancer cases and benign neurological tumors. To assure that the information is "high quality", the cancer registry collects data following national standards and requirements so that physicians and researchers can use the data to measure cancer care quality, support cancer control activities, and for clinical surveillance activities that monitor treatment patterns and outcomes. Read more about the Cancer Registry.
Educational Kiosk
St. Joseph's Cancer Center is proud to provide a CancerHelp Interactive Learning Center for our patients and families. The CancerHelp kiosk includes more than 96 National Cancer Institute publications in both English and Spanish. General areas of information include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, diagnosis and treatment, side effects and information specific to over 90 different types of cancer. Audio and video is available for better learning, or information can be printed to take home to read. The kiosk can be found in the Cancer Center in the McAuley Office Building, Suite 650.
Gynecologic Oncology
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology provides both inpatient and outpatient care services for gynecologic cancer. We offer a range of treatment options, medical research and clinical trials, working together to plan the most effective gynecological cancer treatment for women. Treatments are individualized for every case and use the latest medical research. Research clinical trials are also available. Learn more about gynecologic oncology services provided at St. Joseph's.
Imaging Services
St. Joseph's has some of the finest technology available, including CT scanning, MRI, nuclear medicine technology and one of the only PET/CT scanners availability in the area. Read more about Imaging Services.
Inpatient Oncology Unit
St. Joseph's has a 35-bed inpatient medical oncology unit to manage patients that need acute care. The oncology nursing and support staff are specially trained to manage the unique needs of cancer patients.
The inpatient staff routinely assesses issues such as pain management, management of side effects of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy, as well as the psychosocial needs of patients. A registered nurse patient educator is available on the unit to provide individualized ongoing education about cancer, treatment, living with cancer and information about support and community resources for patients and family members.
Lymphedema Management Program
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center offers a comprehensive lymphedema treatment program through our Outpatient Rehabilitation Department. Our licensed health care provider is a certified Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage therapist. Read more about this program.
Outpatient Infusion Center
Most patients receive chemotherapy as outpatients. Our facilities are designed to deliver diagnostic, treatment and support services needed by patients with cancer, while enabling them to pursue their family, work and leisure activities as normally as possible. The Outpatient Infusion Center specializes in intravenous (IV) treatments. Services and treatments provided here include:
- Central line catheter care
- Chemotherapy
- Hydration therapy
- Intravenous therapies (many types)
- IV antibiotic therapy
- IV anti-nausea care
- IV immune globulin
- Intramuscular injections
- Pain management
- Subcutaneous injections
- Transfusion of blood products (red blood cells, whole blood, plasma, platelets)
Thoracic Oncology Program
The Thoracic Oncology Program at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with known or suspected cancers of the lung, chest, or esophagus. The program's structure provides access to resources in a single visit. Read more about this program.
Womens Wellness Clinic
At our Women’s Wellness Center, we provide mammograms, pap smears, pelvic exams, and free breast exams. We also focus on teaching women ways to improve their overall health, including reducing risk of heart disease and reducing their cancer risks, including risks of skin cancer, cervical cancers, and colorectal cancers. We provide services to low-income, uninsured women. For more information on the Women’s Wellness Center, please call 602-406-6570.
Screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and stereotactic biopsy are available in our mammography suite where we use state-of-the-art technology for breast imaging and diagnostics. We also have surgeons on staff who specialize in breast surgery, including breast conservation, breast reconstruction, and sentinel node biopsy techniques.
Contact Us
For more information regarding any of these services, please call 602-406-6621.
