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

    Edem Agamah, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care, Internal Medicine
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Waqas Azhar

    Waqas Azhar, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Cancer Care
    751 N. Rutledge St. 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Melanie Barnard

    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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    217-545-8000
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    Amanda Clouser

    Amanda Clouser, FNP-C

    Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Dodie Gazda

    Dodie Gazda, ANP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Mohammad Hussain

    Mohammad Hussain, MD

    Hematologist/Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Aziz Khan

    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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    217-545-8000
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    Robert Mocharnuk

    Robert Mocharnuk, MD

    Oncologist Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic B Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Megan Siegrist

    Megan Siegrist, AGNP-C

    Nurse Practitioner Cancer Care, General Surgery
    315 W. Carpenter St. 2nd Floor, Clinic C Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Megan Strohm

    Megan Strohm, NP-C

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine, Cancer Care
    315 W. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    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.

    Clinical Trials

    Trial
    Simmons Cancer Institute

    EMBER-4: A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Adjuvant Imlunestrant vs Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Patients Who Have Previously Received 2 to 5 Years of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy for ER+, HER2- Early Breast Cancer With an Increased Risk

    Active recruiting

    The main purpose of this study is to measure how well imlunestrant works compared to standard hormone therapy in participants with early breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal receptor 2 negative (HER2-).

    Contact: Kathy Robinson 217-545-1946

    Upcoming events

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    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.