Family members, friends and other members of patients' support system are welcome in the unit, which offers flexible visiting hours. The Tumor Board is a multi-disciplinary conference that provides an open forum for discussion of cancer diagnostic and treatment options. Representatives from surgery, medical oncology, pathology, radiology and radiation oncology attend. These physicians provide specialized expertise to the case presentations. A citywide breast cancer teleconference is held twice a month at local and some regional hospitals.
Protocols are precise treatment programs and physicians follow specific guidelines.
Not all patients meet the requirements for protocol treatment, and would receive individual treatment from their physician. The administration of protocols, both nationally approved and locally developed, is done in coordination with Sacred Heart Cancer and Research Center . Patients receive the benefit of staff, expertise and treatment at both Providence cancer centers. To hear what others have to say, read about the experience of others , both physicians and patients.