Deb's Story
A 3-D Mammogram Deb had at HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center first brought attention to a suspicious area that was then identified as Stage 3 breast cancer. Collaboration with local cancer care experts, and now MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, allows us to bring nationally ranked cancer practices to patients like Deb, close to home. When you need cancer care, turn to St. Anthony’s.The Technology of Pre-Hab
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently launched a new Oncology Wellness Program to assist those undergoing cancer treatments to improve their quality of care and quality of life from initial cancer diagnosis, through all stages of treatment, and after treatment is completed. Studies have shown that exercise during and after cancer treatment is safe and results in improvements in physical function, activity level, and fatigue.
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HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center combines the security of exceptional care with the comfort of caring individuals. We provide care to women from prevention, screening, and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up care in a consistent, compassionate and timely manner, led by Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Medical Director of Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care Services.
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As a certified member of MD Anderson Cancer Network, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is utilizing MD Anderson Cancer Center’s renowned clinical standards and expertise to elevate the quality of patient care with one clear, shared mission — to end cancer.
MD Anderson Cancer Network is a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Located in Houston and founded in 1941, it is one of the world’s largest and most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The institution is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971. MD Anderson Cancer Center is recognized as one of the nation’s best cancer hospitals, ranking as one of the top two cancer centers since the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” survey began 25 years ago. The network was created to extend access to MD Anderson’s sub specialized expertise, patient treatment protocols, research and multidisciplinary care and advance the mission to end cancer through collaborations.
Being an MD Anderson Cancer Network certified member means HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has met the rigorous standards, set by MD Anderson Cancer Center, that involve treating patients according to evidence-based medicine and eventually provide opportunities for patients to participate in MD Anderson clinical trials, in addition to those clinical trials offered locally. MD Anderson Cancer Network only selects hospitals that are successful in meeting their rigorous qualification criteria.
Our Cancer Services
Prevention
HSHS St. Anthony’s Women’s Wellness Center combines the security of exceptional care with the comfort of caring individuals. We provide care to women from prevention, screening, and diagnosis to treatment and follow-up care in a consistent, compassionate and timely manner, led by Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Medical Director of Women’s Wellness and Cancer Care ServicesSurgery
Our surgical teams work together, using the latest technology and modern facilities to provide excellent care, for cancer patients, close to home. These highly trained and experienced surgeons represent a wide range of specialties, so ask your doctor about receiving your surgical care from our team at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.Surgery is provided to inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients of all ages on an emergent, urgent, and elective basis 24 hours daily.
Pre-Hab/Rehab
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently launched a new Oncology Wellness Program to assist those undergoing cancer treatments to improve their quality of care and quality of life from initial cancer diagnosis, through all stages of treatment, and after treatment is completed. Studies have shown that exercise during and after cancer treatment is safe and results in improvements in physical function, activity level, and fatigue.
Our MD Anderson Cancer Network® Certified Physicians
A number of physicians on St. Anthony’s Medical Staff are now certifi¬ed physicians of MD Anderson Cancer Network and others are in the process of becoming certified. Patients can be referred to these specialists by talking with their doctor or by contacting HSHS Integrated Cancer Services at HSHS St. Anthony’s at (217) 347-1601.
Oncology
Dr. Dy
Medical Oncology/Hematology
Dr. Duncan
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Saba
Medical Oncology
Surgical
Dr. Kowalski
General Surgery
Dr. Nayak
Urology
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