Who Is on Your Cancer Care Team?
Your Cancer Care team includes a range of health providers, all with specialized expertise in oncology. You get to know the same faces at each visit, and they get to know you. Together, you find an effective approach to treating your cancer.
Oncology Coordinator
Your oncology coordinator (also called your new patient coordinator) guides you and your family from diagnosis through treatment. They’re your main point of contact. They coordinate all aspects of your care, including scheduling appointments, answering questions and connecting you with helpful resources. Think of them as your patient advocate.
Cancer Specialists
On your team, you may have different cancer specialists, depending on your cancer type, stage and treatment. These specialists not only work together but also with your primary care provider.
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Supportive Services Providers
Based on your needs, your oncology coordinator might recommend supportive services. You may work with:
- Genetic counselors
- Nurse practitioners
- Oncology dietitian
- Providers of complementary wellness services
- Social workers
- Survivorship coordinator
Meet Your Cancer Care Team Members
Meet our cancer experts who may be part of your Cancer Care team.
Medical Oncologists
Surgical Oncologists
Radiation Oncologists
Nurse Practitioners
Support Team Members
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Harumi Nishida, PhD
Integrative Psychologist -
Hope Portia, LCSW
Social Worker -
Kimia Mohammadi, LCSW
Social Worker -
Nicole Gunnare, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC
Oncology Dietitian
Tumor Board: A Team Approach to Your Care
Our weekly tumor boards are just one way we work together for you. A tumor board is a meeting with a multidisciplinary team of
experts to review patient cases and talk through possible treatment plans. The process of looking at your cancer from different
viewpoints and coming to an agreement about treatment makes sure you get the best possible personalized treatment plan.
We also have a specific breast tumor board for patients with breast cancer.