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Cancer Care
No one wants to hear the word cancer, but if you do, the expert doctors
and cancer specialists at St. John’s Regional Cancer Center are
dedicated to your health and healing.
When dealing with a cancer diagnosis, we know how hard it can be to coordinate the various aspects of your care. At St. John's Regional Medical Center, we provide you with access to everything you will need during your treatment. We are here to help when you need us most. Our mission is to provide the highest quality cancer care for every patient who walks through our doors. Our whole body and mind approach integrates wellness practices alongside the latest therapeutics and procedures in a unique multidisciplinary approach. So much more than just medicine goes into treating our cancer patients. We are proud to be award-winning leaders in cancer care, providing the latest innovative treatments. We are accredited by the Commission on Cancer with Commendation, accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center, and recipients of the Women's Choice Award by America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death for women in the United States. Dignity Health St. John’s Hospitals want to emphasize the importance of taking the necessary steps to detect this disease in its early stages, beginning at age 40 and continuing annually.
Don’t let a busy life get in the way of early detection. Schedule your mammogram today by calling our Imaging Center at (805) 988-0883.
At St. John’s Regional Medical Center we are committed to providing you with compassionate cancer care that empowers you with knowledge, and aims to extend and improve your quality of life. We use an integrative approach to tackle all cancer cases. St. John's Regional Cancer Center offers support, services, and resources for cancer patients and their families.
Our cancer program provides:
Medical Oncology
Weekly Tumor Board – Patient cases are presented and discussed by cancer care team to determine the best treatment plan and ensure coordinated care
Oncology Nurse Navigator – Provides a point of contact and guides patients through the entire treatment process, from the initial diagnosis to the survivorship stage and beyond
Radiology Services –Advanced imaging technologies
General and Plastic Surgery
Radiation Oncology – Nationally recognized leaders providing precise radiotherapy
Free Cancer Care Services
Survivorship Training and Rehab (STAR)– Program introduces physical, psychological and spiritual rehab to assist cancer patients improve the quality of life before, during and after cancer treatment.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Alicia Zaragoza, NP-C
Certified Nurse Practitioner specially trained to personally guide patients and their families through the entire course of cancer treatment.
Nutritional Counseling
Susan J. Speer, MS, RD, CSO, FADA
Certified Oncology Nutritionist to provide integrated nutritional care with a holistic approach tailored to your specific needs.
Emotional Counseling
Diane Martell, LMFT
Licensed therapist to help patients and their families cope with a cancer diagnosis. Individual, family or group sessions available.
Genetic Counseling
Kathryn Burnham, PA-C
Certified genetic counselor to assess your cancer risk and provide a personalized plan of action.
Every year, the Cancer Center publishes an Annual Report designed to build community awareness of our cancer services. The report is an overview of the cancer program, as well as data on specific cancer tumor sites.
Click here to view the Cancer Center Annual Reports.
To find a cancer specialist near you, call (877) 753-6248.
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