Patient-centered care: We meet with you and your family to discuss the details of your treatment plan so you feel assured and informed. Our physicians invite you to audio record your visits, so you can refer to them when you need to. We pride ourselves on open communication with our patients.At the Cancer Institute, our patients come first. Our physicians, surgeons, oncologists, and researchers have devoted their careers to studying, diagnosing, and treating bone and soft tissue cancer. This exclusive focus gives us the knowledge to find the right treatment solution for you. We also offer robust support services, including support groups, electronic medical records, palliative care, and cancer genetics.
Patient-centered, responsive care: We present the best options to you and your family and listen to your feedback. You are involved in all of the decision making. The course of treatment that we use will be one you are comfortable with and that meets your situation and lifestyle.Advanced technology: We use leading-edge, minimally invasive tools to keep you comfortable during the diagnosis and staging process. We have an array of sophisticated surgical tools available for tumor removal. This technology allows us to use the most refined surgical approach possible so you experience less pain and recover faster.Expert opinions for complex diagnoses: You benefit from the expertise of the sarcoma experts at AHN as well as others in the region. At our biweekly sarcoma conference, all of our bone and soft tissue cancer specialists meet to develop treatment plans for patients with the most complex types of sarcomas. We also confer with other specialists from renowned hospitals, including West Virginia University Hospital, Marshall University Medical Center, Norton Healthcare, and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Together, we customize a treatment plan for you.Collaborative treatment: Multiple surgeons work together to effectively remove tumors while maintaining as much bone and tissue function as possible. Surgeons from these areas may contribute their expertise to your care: Oncology Thoracic surgery (surgery of the chest and lungs) Orthopedics (musculoskeletal system) Vascular (blood vessel) surgery Spine surgery Plastic SurgeryA convenient, after hours clinic: AHN opened the first After Hours Oncology Clinic in western Pennsylvania for patients with cancer. If you experience side effects from treatment, call your physicians office first, then visit our clinic, conveniently located at West Penn Hospital. You get prompt treatment without exposing your immune system to the germs you may encounter at a traditional emergency room. You also typically pay less than you would at an ER. And since our oncology specialists have access to your records, they may even be able to advise you over the phone and save you from making a trip.Our knowledgeable team works with you and your family to ensure you understand all of your options. We listen to your concerns and find the best solutions for your needs. We also offer robust support services, including support groups, palliative care, and cancer genetics.
Our highly experienced team of neuro-oncologists (brain cancer specialists) and neurosurgeons (brain surgeons) performs treatments that are only available at the very best hospitals in the country. At the Cancer Institute, you will find:
Advanced technology: Sophisticated tools, such as ChemoID* and genome analysis, allow us to understand how the tumor will respond to different treatments before we prescribe them. You will not waste time on treatments that will not be effective for you.Minimally invasive treatments: Many of our treatment options are outpatient procedures that involve a short recovery time. Instead of spending all of your time in a hospital, you can live your life and enjoy your family and friends.A collaborative approach: We discuss all of our patients in a weekly meeting with our brain cancer experts. You benefit from the combined experience of a team that includes neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, and neuroradiologists. Because we are always up to date on your progress, we are able to give you the best possible care.Robust support: We invite all patients with brain cancer to join our weekly support group to share feelings, discuss symptoms, and help one another cope. It may help you feel better during treatment and experience an improved state of mind.
