BiliaryTractCancer near Lee's Summit, MO

Care Philosophy: Patient Centric: I listen to your needs and conditions and develop a treatment plan with your active involvement. I am a strong advocate of patient's choice in their cancer treatment decision-making process by presenting the medical options and recommendations for an informed decision by the patient.Caring and Compassionate: Oncology is not just about chemotherapy! I strive to be at the front line with patients to help them through their journey in fighting cancer at every step.Comprehensive Approach: I believe in coordinating a comprehensive and rehabilitative approach. Along with medical treatment, it can include coordinating review of nutrition, occupational and physical therapy, pain control, and psychological support options for the patient as well as their families as needed.Teamwork: You are not alone! I believe in effective teamwork with physicians of various subspecialties, nurses, chemotherapy team, pharmacy, nurse navigators, and social workers.Prevention: My focus is on prevention with screening strategies for patients and families at high risk to detect early or premalignant cancers and adapting lifestyle changes to reduce cancer incidence. I focus on genetic family testing where needed for prevention or early detection in familial incidences.Rehabilitation: I believe in treating cancer and then following up with rehabilitative services as needed for a more efficient return to normalcy to the extent possible.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Toumeh is a strong believer in educating his patients and empowering them to learn and have the best understanding of their illness, as this helps them to be active participants in their own care. He also believes in teamwork, and considers each and every member of the clinic, as well as his other expert colleagues, equally important in delivering the best care to patients.

Care Philosophy: Through compassionate, holistic care, Dr. Patan works closely with her colleagues and patients to develop the best possible care plan to meet their unique healthcare goals.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hughes endeavors to understand his patients' care needs and help them feel educated about their medical condition. Working together, patients will feel empowered to make decisions regarding their care that is right for them.