CHI Health Cancer Care at St. Elizabeth

At the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, our mission is to support our patients physically, emotionally and spiritually in their journey to recovery. We are committed to making a difference in our patients’ lives through our programs, services and personal care. Everyday, we live our mission by providing clinical excellence in a healing environment and empowering patients. If you have any questions about our services, please call the Cancer Center at (402) 219-5000.

CHI Health St. Elizabeth Cancer Screening Clinic

Patients of the Cancer Screening Clinic may have a family history of cancer or be a cancer survivor at high risk for recurrence or a secondary cancer. Conveniently located on the main level of the hospital next to the Infusion Center. Parking is available on the west side of the hospital in front of the Cancer and Radiation Therapy Center. Hereditary cancers such as breast, colon, uterine, ovarian, melanoma, pancreatic, and prostate often need surveillance. Our clinic helps patients:

• understand their risk for cancer
• determine if they are a candidate for genetic testing, which help them and their families understand their risk for inherited cancer
• schedule recommended cancer screenings
• make healthy lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation,which can help minimize their risk for cancer

Call (402) 219-5080 for information about the clinic. 

Multidisciplinary Clinic

You will meet with our multidisciplinary team – in a single session – to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options in detail. You will walk out of the meeting with a written roadmap for the journey ahead.

Our single-session approach offers:

• No more hassles. Our team works together during a single visit, for a more streamlined and individualized approach.
• No more waiting. You will go from diagnosis to an individualized treatment plan in a few hours versus several days.
• No more wondering. Rest assured, our team is with you every step of the way from diagnosis to treatments to survivorship.

Survivorship Care Plans

While most cancer survivors will lead healthy, active lives, some may develop problems related to their cancer and its treatment. As cancer patients transition into life after treatment, a Survivorship Care Plan serves as a communication tool between survivors and health care providers. The plan provides patients and primary care physicians with a comprehensive treatment summary and wellness plan that focuses on the long-term needs of the survivor. Our Survivorship Care Plans are created by our experienced cancer nurse navigators. The comprehensive  plan includes:

• contact information on your team of doctors
• detailed treatment summary
• symptoms to watch for to detect cancer recurrence
• recommended cancer screening and other examinations, and the schedule on which they should be performed
• information on possible late and long-terms effects of treatment
• recommendations for healthy behaviors such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation
• directory of support services

Our detailed Survivorship Care Plan keeps patients and their health care providers informed and aware of any long-term health concerns.