ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ASEC offers comprehensive cancer therapy management by full-time board-certified oncologist, Dr.
Sue Downing, including consultations exploring the prognosis and options following cancer
diagnosis.Evaluation of the cancer patient incorporates discussion of the tumor behavior, review of tests
previously completed, further disease staging and printed materials for review at home.The optimal treatment plan will be presented along with other available options and palliative care, reviewing effectiveness, time involved, side effects, and cost of treatment. Therapies include chemotherapy using novel agents and protocols, immunotherapy, hospice care and pain management.

Services

Oncologic evaluation & staging
Advanced chemotherapy
Hospice care
Pain management Aspiration and biopsy procedures
Bone marrow aspiration
Pathology & cytology report consultations
Chemotherapy antidotes
Management of treatment side effects