Ascension St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside Mary Virginia Terry Cancer Center

Our commitment is to help keep you and your family safe while you’re receiving care in our ERs, hospitals, doctor’s offices and outpatient centers. We have strong safety precautions in place--such as rearranging waiting rooms, wearing PPE for the safety of our patients and caregivers and performing rigorous procedures to clean and disinfect. Don’t delay getting the care you need at this time. If you are unsure about coming into a doctor’s office at this time, please ask when you are scheduling your appointment. Virtual visits may be available for some appointments. And if you already have a doctor and are concerned, reconnect with your doctor to find out what’s right for your care at this time.

There’s a lot to think about when you’re facing a cancer diagnosis and deciding on a treatment plan. If you’re looking for a second opinion, we are here for you. We can help match you with the right specialist. Getting a second opinion may provide you more information about your condition. It may also increase your confidence in your care plan and the doctor you choose. Ask if a virtual visit is available for your second opinion appointment.

Health and cancer screenings can help your doctor and care team better understand your health and find cancer early, when it is most treatable and sometimes before symptoms appear. Depending on your age and family history, your doctor may recommend screenings and tests for symptoms or conditions such as: • Colon cancer • Lung cancer • Breast cancer • Prostate cancer • Skin cancer

Health and cancer screenings can help your doctor and care team better understand your health and find cancer early, when it is most treatable and sometimes before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. Ask your primary care doctor about the cancer screenings that may be right for you.

Your cancer care team may include surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, palliative care specialists, dietitians, rehabilitation specialists and financial advocates. Together, we work with you to create a personalized care plan that's right for you and your type of cancer -- starting with diagnosis and treatment.

Virtual (telehealth) visits may be appropriate for some of your visits with your cancer care team so that you get the care you need without leaving home. Ask about the right option for your care.

The treatment that is right for you will depend on your cancer diagnosis, including type and stage of cancer. Our oncologists and cancer care teams start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, we work with you on a personalized care plan that’s right for you, including options such as medications, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery.

Our cancer care teams take a compassionate, personalized approach to cancer care, so you get the care you need. We work with you to deliver a care plan that’s right for you and your type and stage of cancer. We specialize in care for various types of cancer.

We are following local and state government and health department guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. For the first doses of vaccine available, front-line healthcare workers have been prioritized. As vaccine appointments are made available in your community, additional information will be shared. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website at ascension.org.