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Mission Breast Program

Mission Breast Program Call us at 828-213-9729 When it matters most, you are not alone – the Mission Breast Program. We understand that an abnormal mammogram or breast biopsy can create great fear and uncertainty. It is common for women to have a multitude of difficult questions and concerns that require the immediate need for […]

Mission Breast Program High Risk Clinic

Mission Breast Program High Risk Clinic The Mission Breast Program High Risk Breast Clinic is designed to educate women about their individual risk for breast and ovarian cancer, plan a strategy to reduce risk and initiate screenings to identify cancer as early as possible. Who should be evaluated at the high risk clinic? Women with: […]

Nurse Navigation Services

Nurse Navigation Services Breast Cancer Nurse Navigators The nurse navigator provides education, coordination, resources, emotional support and advocacy while working closely with the breast interdisciplinary team. The nurse navigator can provide: Assistance with coordination of care Customized education about individual breast diagnosis and treatment options Assistance in making informed decisions about treatment and care Navigation […]

Personalized Medicine

Personalized Medicine Mission’s Personalized Cancer Medicine Program utilizes genetic or genomic testing whenever possible to identify specific mutations in a patient’s tumor and target those mutations with specific drugs. Soon the program will utilize not only the genetic information found in the tumor, but also the genetic information the patient has inherited from his/her parents […]

Cancer Care Research

Cancer Care Research Clinical trials are research studies that involve people. These studies test new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose or treat diseases. People who take part in cancer clinical trials help researchers learn more about cancer and help develop improved treatments. The treatments that patients receive today are based on the results of past […]

Cancer Care Support Services

Support Services To view a list of the support services offered to members of our community who are battling cancer, click here. Cancer Nutrition Program Provides assistance with the management of symptoms and side effects of cancer treatments including: decreased or lack of appetite, early fullness and bloating, smell or taste changes, texture or consistency […]

SECU Cancer Center

SECU Cancer Care Mission Health SECU Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art facility built in 2012 that is Gold LEED certified. The clinical facility serves patients not only in Buncombe County but also across the western North Carolina region. The center offers radiation oncology services, surgical oncology services, an infusion suite, pediatric oncology services, research services, […]

Survivorship

Survivorship As a result of advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment, more people than ever before are surviving the diagnosis of cancer. For this reason, survivorship care is now recognized as a unique phase in overall cancer care. According to the Institute of Medicine, survivorship care is a specific approach to address the long-term needs […]

Cancer Care Locations

Locations Angel Cancer Care 834 Depot Street Franklin, NC 28734 828-349-6900 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Brevard Cancer & Infusion Center 89 Hospital Drive, Suite A Brevard, NC 28712 828-883-3987 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Cancer Care of WNC – Asheville 21 Hospital Drive Asheville, NC 28801 828-253-4262 Fax: 828-418-0932 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm Cancer Care of WNC – Brevard […]

Genetics & Personalized Medicine

Mission Fullerton Genetics Center Clinical Genetics, Personalized Medicine and Laboratory Services Services are provided for all ages from newborn to adult for patients with a known or suspected genetic disorder, birth defect, intellectual disability, dysmorphic features, an increased risk for similar problems in pregnancy or by birth, as well as drug metabolism concerns in children […]

Clinical Genetics

Clinical Genetics Fullerton Genetics Center is the region’s only comprehensive genetics and personalized medicine program with two geneticists board-certified in Medical Genetics and Genomics, genetic counselors board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a licensed clinical social worker, and a licensed clinical pharmacist trained in pharmacogenomics. Mission Health providers using Cerner EMR may send […]

Genetics

Genetics One in 22 people in the US has a genetic condition; that’s a sobering fact. You probably know someone with a genetic disorder, and you know that many times these people need special care. Our staff includes international experts on specific genetic conditions. We research, diagnose, treat and provide counseling and education for genetic […]