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Cancer Care Center
Eric J. Sutphen, M.D.
There is a certain gift or calling people have to work with cancer patients. It is difficult emotionally, as they are in crisis and tragic circumstances," said Eric J. Sutphen, M.D., medical director of radiation oncology at St. Anthony's Medical Center. Read more...
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Cancer Services
St. Anthony’s Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center offers the best cancer care to people in South County and beyond. Led by a team of physicians with a passion for the battle against cancer, our Cancer Care Center offers coordinated and comprehensive services, including screenings & diagnostics, treatment and support.
Cancer Care Team
St. Anthony's team of experienced oncology experts delivers compassionate care that’s unique to each individual patient. The interdisciplinary team includes:
- Radiation and medical oncologists
- Gynecologic oncologists
- Surgeons
- Interventional radiologists, and
- Pathologists
The physician team works closely with:
- Oncology nurses
- Radiation physicists
- Radiation therapists
- Radiology technicians
- Pharmacists
- Physical therapists
Cancer Support Services
At St. Anthony’s Cancer Care Center we understand how important non-medical support services are to patient and families. So in addition to world-class cancer treatment, we offer extensive support services to make the cancer treatment journey a little easier. These include:
- Social workers who assist families with finances, counseling, transportation, home care, emotional support and more
- Educational classes and support groups for patients and families
- Nutritional counseling
- Access to literature that addresses all aspects of life during cancer treatment
- Holistic therapies and complementary medicine, such as guided imagery, massage and meditation
- Pastoral care services
- On-site amenities, including chapel, beautiful grounds with outdoor seating and multiple dining options
- Special programs focused on the patient, including professional makeup and hair-styling sessions, wigs and hats, certificates for dinner and ice cream treats.
- Hospice Services in a comfortable and caring environment for families as they make the final journey with their loved one.
Cancer Care Center Patient Handbook
A Patient Handbook is available to help patients receiving radiation therapy. The handbook helps cancer patients and their families organize information about appointments, instructions, treatments, medications and dietary considerations, enabling them to keep all pertinent information in one easily accessible place.
The handbook contains general hospital information, including campus maps and parking options, as well as information about St. Anthony’s cancer clinical trials. It offers comprehensive explanations of radiation therapy, including step-by-step descriptions of what the patient can expect.
To help patients become more familiar with the names and faces of the staff, one section is devoted to photos, credentials and brief bios of the Cancer Care Center staff. There also are calendars to record dates of treatments and appointments and forms that allow patients to record tests, their dates and results. The contacts and resources section lists cancer support resources, both at St. Anthony’s and in the community, along with contact information.
The last section of the book provides blank journal pages, so patients can record notes and personal thoughts.
For information, please call our Health Access Line at 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550 or visit our find a physician online.
At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization — and your first choice for health care services.