SquamousCellCarcinomaofSkin near West Columbia, SC

Care Philosophy: Based in Augusta Georgia Augusta University Health is a world class health care network offering the most comprehensive primary specialty and subspecialty care in the region Augusta University Health provides skilled compassionate care to its patients conducts leading edge clinical research and fosters the medical education and training of tomorrow s health care practitioners

Care Philosophy: Communication is key in all aspects of life including cancer care where we fear what we ignore. If you allow me to explain to you in details what is your condition and all the available treatment options available to you, I can guarantee you life going forward would be less intimidating. Cancer at the end of the day is a word, not a sentence!

Biography: Dr. Squires completed his fellowship in June 2003 at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. During his fellowship, he received a Masters of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University as part of the NCI Clinical Scholars Program. He was also involved in clinical trials with tumor-targeted therapies.Prior to his fellowship, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and medical school at the University of Utah. During medical school he was elected into the AOA medical honor society.He decided to become a cancer doctor in 1993 when, prior to graduating from Brigham Young University as valedictorian, he discovered his own cancer. As a cancer survivor (leukemia '93-96), he offers his patients a unique perspective as he compassionately helps them and their families through challenging times.

Care Philosophy: To provide the highest level of comprehensive and quality medical care to cancer patients while maintaining the highest level of professional, ethical, and regulatory conduct in patient care and clinical research.

Biography: Dr. Kuykendal has spent many years in North Carolina but has called Charlotte home since 2013. He believes in bringing the latest evidence-based medicine to his patients and working with them to make the best treatment decisions. During his career he has worked in basic science, clinical trials and patient outcomes research to advance the oncology field for current and future patients. He treats patients with a variety of cancers and blood diseases but has a special focus on cancers of the GI tract including colon, rectum, pancreas and liver cancer as well as prostate, kidney and testicular cancer. He has three children who keep him quite busy, and during his free time enjoys sporting events, theater and trying new restaurants.

Biography: Dr. Lentsch is a surgeon who specializes in head and neck cancer, thyroid tumors, salivary tumors, and skin cancers of the head and neck, particularly melanoma. In addition he has the largest experience in South Carolina with salivary endoscopy and minimally invasive salivary gland surgery as well as with hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation - the newest surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky and earned his medical degree at the University of Louisville. Dr. Lentsch continued at the University of Louisville for his Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery residency and then completed a two year fellowship in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Biography: Dr. Beldner is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He was raised in Charleston, graduated from Porter-Gaud School and completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He has been a partner at Lowcountry Hematology and Oncology since 2007. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, who is pharmacist at the VA Medical Center, and their three young sons.

Care Philosophy: “We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.”

Biography: Medicine, and oncology specifically, have been a calling for me from a young age. My family has no medical professionals, yet I knew from childhood that a career in medicine was in my future. I have always had a particular interest in the science of oncology and the incredible advancements in cancer treatments that have occurred in the last century. Today, I am a hematology and oncology specialist focusing on the treatment and management of breast and lung cancers. \n My colleagues and I believe in a team approach to care. That is why I serve on thoracic and breast tumor site councils and the committee for cancer at Novant Health. This is an opportunity for us to come together with our colleagues to discuss cases, explore treatment options and develop care plans for our patients as a team. \n What I love most about oncology is the relationships I develop with my patients and their families. Cancer can often be a long journey, and I consider it an honor to help patients navigate through these challenging times and beyond. \n I am originally from Columbia, South Carolina, and did most of my training in my home state at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After completing my medical training, my husband and I relocated to Charlotte to be close to family. I am happily married to my husband, and we have two boys who are the light of our lives. In my personal time, I enjoy exploring nature with my children, traveling and reading, as well as daily exercise.