5 / 8
March 18, 2015
Chemo begins
June 25, 2015
Receives last round
of chemo
July 14, 2015
Has surgery
Aug. 27, 2015
Radiation therapy begins
Oct. 16, 2015
Completes radiation
November 2015
Has final
reconstructive surgery
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It takes a team
Multidisciplinary collaboration among
CRMC breast cancer experts achieves
the best outcome
From diagnosis through treatment and on to
survivorship, Capital Region Medical Center’s
(CRMC) team of experts is with breast cancer
patients each step of the way. Our innovative
team of surgeons, cancer specialists, clinical
trials experts, oncology nurses, support
providers and a survivorship navigator work
together to provide advanced medicine to
overcome a breast cancer diagnosis.
Multidisciplinary participation among all
breast cancer experts means patients receive
the best care available. Capital Region’s team
of experts meets regularly for a breast
cancer conference to consult one another
on the latest in breast health. Each new
breast cancer case is presented and
discussed. This includes providing updates
on the patient’s treatment, viewing pertinent
images and evaluating pathology information.
After each case is reviewed, the team
generates a letter that is sent to the patient’s
primary care provider to ensure all parties
stay up-to-date on the patient’s treatment.
This time is also used to provide updates on
new therapies, interventions or treatment
protocols that will or might influence care.
They all work together
Oncologists
Scott Anderson, DO
Raonak Ekram, MD
Nolyn Nyatanga, DO
Pathologist
Chadwick Linder, MD
Radiation Oncologist
James Allen, MD
Radiologists
Mitchell Godbee, MD
Dennis Luetkemeyer, MD
Surgeons
Carl Doerhoff, MD
Ani Durham, DO
Diane Light, DO
Beverly Wilhelm, MD
Director of Cancer Services
Robert Fluegge
Nurses
Cancer Wellness program at
Capital Region’s Sam B. Cook Healthplex
The Cancer Wellness Program is a collaborative effort between the Goldschmidt Cancer
Center, the Sam B. Cook Healthplex and the ACS.
This 12-week program consists of education, support and exercise in a positive
atmosphere. The sessions consist of 45 to 60 minutes of supervised exercise and 45 minutes
of education and support. The program has been developed by physical therapists and
exercise specialists who have specialized training in cancer fatigue, lymphedema, and in
designing exercise programs for people who are being or have been treated for cancer.
These staff members have completed cancer specialty courses offered by the ACS
and the American College of Sports Medicine. A team approach is used, which includes
educational sessions provided by a dietitian, a psychologist, an oncology nurse, a cardiac
rehabilitation nurse, an exercise specialist, and a physical and occupational therapist.
Participants benefit from improved physical and mental health and a support network of
fellow survivors and health care professionals.
Patient Education and Resource Center (PERC)
PERC at Goldschmidt Cancer Center is facilitated by the American Cancer Society
(ACS). This program provides a vital link to the patient to provide him or her with access
to the most current cancer information and resources, including: disease and treatment
information, coping and support resources, aids for discussing cancer with children,
survivorship issues, nutritional supplements, assistance in application submission for financial
support, and the ACS Look Good...Feel Better program.
Encouragement Through Caring
Goldschmidt Cancer Center offers patients, family members and caretakers the
Encouragement Through Caring (ETC) program. The ETC group was established in 1989
by women diagnosed with breast cancer. Our meetings and activities are designed to offer
support for breast cancer patients and their family members. If you need someone to talk
with who has experienced breast cancer, we encourage you to see how we may be able to
help you.
ETC meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Goldschmidt
Cancer Center, and all are welcome.
For more information, please call Rosie Versleus at
573-635-3283
, Joan Kaufman at
573-635-6632
or Sharon Dashtaki at
573-893-8755
. When you are ready, we will be here for you.