Breast Cancer

    Overview

    Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple or breast. Regular screenings and self-examination are encouraged for early detection. Treatment depends on the stage of cancer. It may consist of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Consult the breast team if you suspect you have breast cancer. 

    Our providers

    Profiles

    Edem Agamah, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Melanie Barnard, MD

    Medical Director, The Breast Center General Surgery, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702
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    Amanda Clouser, FNP-C

    Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Mohammad Hussain, MD

    Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Aziz Khan, MD

    Executive Director of Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Robert Mocharnuk, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Megan Siegrist, AGNP-C

    Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702
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    Megan Strohm, NP-C

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Fawwad Zaidi, MD

    Cancer Care

    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough tech

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.

    Latest articles

    BRA Day event

    SIU Medicine to address breast cancer disparities at CAP 1908

    SIU Medicine is hosting an event to educate women, especially those in the Black community, about early detection, breast cancer screenings, advocating for care, supporting others who have breast cancer and options for breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.