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 at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at St. Joseph's 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 Comprehensive Cancer Program at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. 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.
Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecologic oncologists specialize in cancers of the women's reproductive tract, including cancers of the vulva, cervix, endometrium and ovary. Gynecologic oncologists are skilled in pelvic surgery, pre-operative and post-operative care, the use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. St. Joseph's has board-certified gynecologic oncologists on staff who are considered experts in their field. Additionally, a multispecialty tumor board meets routinely to review gynecologic oncology patients' progress and make recommendations for treatment options.
Imaging Services
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center 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.
Inpatient Oncology Unit
St. Joseph's has an 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. The Comprehensive Cancer Center has a 35- bed inpatient unit dedicated to the care of adult cancer 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.
