Modern cancer treatment requires the input of multiple types of cancer specialists for developing and applying the best treatment plan individualized for each patient. Diagnostic radiologists and pathologists provide essential information regarding the diagnosis of cancer, the extent of the cancer, and the individual characteristics of each cancer that help to determine the prognosis, the appropriate treatment, and patient’s potential reaction to the treatments. Surgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists are the primary treating physicians, often working together to develop a combination of treatments that offer the best outcome for each individual patient. Other physicians specialize in caring for and managing the side effects of the treatment and the cancer that the patient might experience through pain management, physical fitness and rehabilitation, mental and spiritual well being, natural medicine, and nutrition.
At Swedish, we create a team of cancer physicians appropriate for each individual patient to optimize our patients’ treatment plan and provide the very best outcome possible. The team works together in coordinating the diagnostic procedures, reviewing the patient’s unique situation, prescribing and delivering the appropriate treatments, and following the patient post treatment. This team approach provides our patients with the opinion and expertise of the very best physicians.
Brain Surgeons
Breast Surgeons
Breast surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing procedures and surgeries for breast conditions and diseases including breast cancer. Our Swedish breast surgeons are highly experienced in breast cancer surgery as well as diagnosis and preventive surgeries.
Colorectal Surgeons
Colorectal surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing procedures and surgeries for colon and rectal conditions and diseases including colorectal cancer. Our Swedish colorectal surgeons are all board-certified and highly experienced in colorectal cancer treatment as well as screening and diagnosis.
Gynecologic Oncologists (cervix, ovarian and uterus)
Gynecologic oncologists are physicians who specialize in the treatment of women with cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers. Gynecologic oncologists perform wide-ranging cancer surgeries and prescribe the appropriate chemotherapy.
Head and Neck Surgeons
Head and neck surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing procedures and surgeries for head and neck cancers that originates within the structures of the head and neck, including the lips, oral cavity, sinus-nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, lymph nodes of the neck, salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and the skin of the head and neck region. Our Swedish head and neck surgeons are highly experienced in head and neck cancer surgeries as well as diagnosis.
Kidney Surgeons (robotic surgery)
Medical Oncologists
Medical oncologists are physicians who specialize in treating cancer with a variety of cancer-fighting drugs and treatment protocols, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological therapy.
Melanoma (Skin) Surgeons
Onco-physiatrist
A physiatrist, or physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine, helps restore optimal function and quality of life to people who as a result of illness or injury have reduced ability to participate in everyday activity. An onco-physiatrist is a rehabilitation physician sub-specializing in cancer rehabilitation.
Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons
Pancreatic Surgeons
Prostate Surgeons (robotic surgery)
Psychiatrists
The psychiatrists are physicians who specialize in the assessment and care of emotional and thinking problems that may arise with cancer, medications, side effects, pain and other stresses. Their practice focuses on cancer-related problems, especially those caused by or interfering with your care.
Radiation Oncologists
Radiation oncologists are the physicians who specialize in using radiation therapy to treat cancer.
Thoracic Surgeons
Thoracic surgeons are physicians who specialize in performing procedures and surgeries for esophageal and thoracic conditions and diseases including esophageal and lung cancer. Our Swedish thoracic surgeons are highly experienced in esophageal cancer surgery and lung cancer surgery as well as esophageal cancer diagnosis, lung cancer creening, lung cancer diagnosis.
Contact Information
Swedish Cancer Institute
Arnold Pavilion, 1221 Madison StreetSeattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-386-2323
Map & Directions
Attend a free Cancer Class, Event, Support Group
The 3rd Annual Survivors Event
|
Download Flyer Genetic Profiling, Insurance Reform, Navigating Resources, etc. See all Events |
See the class schedule and register online or call 206-386-3200
See the support group schedule and information or call 206-540-0477
Patient Stories of Hope
|
“Cancer doesn’t define me. What I do with the rest of my life does.” ... |
Cancer Podcasts
|
|
Listen to Swedish Cancer specialists talk about many different cancers, treatment options and services. |
Update Newsletter
|
Summer 2010 |
