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Cancer Care Center: Meet Our Staff

cancer center staffRegistered nurses pursue ongoing specialty education to better understand and accommodate the needs of cancer patients. Many of our nurses have achieved recognition as Oncology Certified Nurses, after completing 1,000+ hours of oncology experience and passing a national certification exam.

Our clinical nurse specialist provides education and consultation for patients and caregivers regarding cancer and its treatment

Our nurse care guide, a registered nurse, assesses individualized needs for support services and is a constant resource for patients during treatment.

Nationally certified radiation therapists provide advanced radiation planning and treatments through customized radiation techniques on state-of-the-art equipment.

Our radiation physics department has two board-certified physicists and a medical dosimetrist who routinely consult with the radiation oncologists to ensure accuracy, safety and advanced technical considerations for all radiation treatments.

Our board-certified pharmacists ensure we maintain a safe environment to effectively prepare and administer the latest drug therapies. They process medication orders, prepare treatment protocols consistent with national standards and consult directly with physicians to ensure our patients are treated with the highest standards of care. They also provide patients and caregivers with medication-related educational information.

Healthy eating is especially important for people diagnosed with cancer. Good nutrition helps the body fight cancer, as well as cope with the effects of cancer treatment. Our clinical dietitian is available to provide nutrition information and planning as well as to answer nutrition-related concerns and questions before, during or after cancer treatment.

Our genetic counselor provides education and risk assessment for people who, based on personal and family history, are at high risk for developing cancer.

Our counselor offers instruction in meditation, relaxation, guided imagery and other mind-body healing methods to further assist you on your healing journey.

Our social worker assists patients with needs associated with their treatment and provides information, referral and advocacy services for social security/disability, lodging, financial assistance, cancer education and support. Individual and family counseling is available for patients and loved ones to help cope with the emotional and spiritual impact of cancer.

Our financial counselor assists patients and families with insurance and billing concerns.

Our chaplains minister to patients and caregivers who request spiritual guidance and support. The approach is non-denominational, listening to and honoring the beliefs of each individual, while offering prayer and spiritual guidance.

Our community benefit coordinator serves as liaison to community cancer agencies and coordinates screening and community education.

Our Marrow Donor Registry coordinator oversees the registry of potential donors for blood and stem cell transplants for patients with leukemia and other life-threatening blood diseases.

And, of course, there are many staff behind the scenes who support the front line clinical staff: unit clerks, support associates, pharmacy technicians, laboratory technologists, tumor registrars, research staff, administrative/support staff.

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