Here, patients and those at high risk for breast cancer will discover comprehensive care in one location. Our expert physicians and clinical staff will work together to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to you. Your team will include experts from the following specialties:
- Medical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Radiology/Mammography
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You will have access to a wide range of services, with your treatment team:
- providing consultations and second opinions
- determining cancer staging
- monitoring outcomes
- prescribing and evaluating medication regimens
- exploring treatment options
- introducing patients to research opportunities
- providing appropriate support service referrals
- performing procedures
- educating patients
- serving as members of professional societies and organizations
- providing follow-up care
Please note: Physician visits, medications administered and diagnostic tests are services of Carle
Physician Group and will be billed as such. Surgical services and other hospital-based services will be billed by Carle Foundation Hospital. For questions about charges for services, call Carle
Physician Group Patient Accounts at (217) 326-8300 or Carle Foundation Hospital Patient Accounts at (217) 326-2900.
Comprehensive Support Services
At Mills Breast Cancer Institute, our team not only treats your cancer, but works to meet your social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs. You’ll discover comprehensive support services including:
Social Services – Licensed oncology social workers provide emotional and psychosocial support for patients and their families. They connect patients with the community resources, financial assistance and medical services that they need during treatment.
Nutrition Counseling – A registered dietitian provides dietary information and recommendations to counter the side effects of chemotherapy and strengthen patients throughout treatment.
Nurse Navigator Service – An oncology-certified registered nurse helps patients manage anxiety by guiding them through the treatment process and answering questions about test results, side effects of chemotherapy, clinical trials and other medical concerns. The nurse navigator also offers education and awareness to the community.
Genetic Counseling – A certified genetic counselor helps those with a family history of breast cancer assess their risks and assist in making decisions regarding screenings and preventive treatments or surgeries.
Support Groups - Provide patients with cancer, survivors and caregivers with a group setting to help address the emotional aspects of cancer and its treatment. Learn more about the support groups that are currently available.
For more information on these services or to make an appointment with any of the above listed providers, call Carle Cancer Center at (217) 383-3010. |
