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Quality of Cancer Care
"Patients diagnosed with cancer in St. Augustine and surrounding areas can feel confident that they’re being treated with the highest quality of cancer care."
April Mendoza, MD, Radiation Oncologist
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About the Artiste
“The Artiste allows us to deliver very complex treatments in a shorter period of time, maximizing efficiency and patient comfort.”
April Mendoza, MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Determing Cancer Treatment
"The whole idea is to have several doctors commonly discuss every case."
Keith Justice, MD Medical Director, Cancer Institute
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Breast Cancer Care
"The most rewarding thing about taking care of breast cancer patients is seeing them through the entire process. Not just surgery – but seeing them at 6 months at one year and at 5 years."
Christine Routhier, MD, Surgeon
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What is a Patient Navigator?
"My role is to help patients move through the process of breast cancer and support them during that time."
Cathy Conner, RN, Patient Navigator
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Kathy's Story
"The look of relief and trust I saw on her face when I walked in the room really made my job worthwhile"
Cathy Conner, RN, Patient Navigator
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Cancer Education & Support Center
"In the Cancer Education & Support Center, we have just about everything a patient would need when going through chemotherapy."
Cathy Conner, RN
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Collaborative Care
Flagler
Hospital
’s cancer program combines the latest in technology with multi-disciplinary expertise and personal support
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One of the world’s most advanced radiation therapy machines is right here in St. Augustine. The ARTISTE provides a comprehensive portfolio of image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and advanced treatment delivery tools, enabling physicians to choose the appropriate radiation treatment technique for each patient, make critical adjustments instantly, and deliver ART according to each patient's needs. This is a giant leap forward in cancer fighting technology and is one of the therapies often included in a patient’s treatment plan.
Tumor boards at Flagler Hospital are an integral part of the cancer program. A multi-disciplinary group of physicians review patient specific information and evaluate radiological as well as pathological findings, which enables our team to arrive at the best possible treatment recommendations, keeping with nationally established guidelines.
All breast cancer patients are guided through the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process by our patient navigator who
will answer any questions which might arise, discuss test results and recommended treatments, serve as an advisor and advocate, and help coordinate a patient’s personalized care plan.