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Autologous stem cell transplant health care team

 

Stacy Lewis, M.D.Stacy Lewis, M.D.
Medical Director

Overview
Dr. Stacy Lewis is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and received her M.D. from Washington University in 1988. She completed an internal medicine residency and a combined  fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where she was later a staff oncologist and Director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program. She has been the Medical Director of Providence Portland Medical Center's Stem Cell Transplant Program since June 1998.  In addition to her position as medical director, she practices hematology/oncology at Providence Oncology and Hematology Care Clinic.


Transplant Physicians   
Keith Lanier, M.D.
Christie Moore, D.O.
Keith Hansen, M.D.
Jeff Menashe, M.D. 
Gerald Segal, M.D.
Walter Urba, M.D., Ph.D.

Radiation Oncologists
Stephen Bader, M.D.
Steve Seung, M.D. 
Christine Cha, M.D.

Transplant Nurse Practitioners
The transplant nurse practitioner meets all patients prior to admission into the program and assists the transplant physician with most aspects of their care.

Lyn Glenn, MN, FNP-C, AOCN       
(503) 215-6315

Lyn Glenn received her Master’s in Nursing from Washington State University and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been involved with the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program at Providence since its beginning in 1993. Lyn is also the Director of Cancer Clinical Programs at Providence.
                                     
Roxanne Payne, MN, FNP-BC, OCN
(503) 215-6737

Roxanne Payne received her Master’s in Nursing from Washington State University and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in oncology at PPMC for the past 9 years. She has been involved with the Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Program since 2001, first as the transplant coordinator, now as nurse practitioner.

Transplant Nurse Coordinator
The transplant coordinator will work with the transplant team, including caregivers, to ensure that all tests and treatments are planned, scheduled, and carried out. They will help coordinate between home, office and hospital care. They will teach you many things about your transplant care and will be one of your primary resources.

Sarah Linehan, RN, OCN
(503) 215-8646

Nursing Care
Experienced oncology RNs in the clinics and hospital will be responsible for planning care with patients and families. These nurses have special training in providing care for patients who are receiving a stem cell transplant including chemotherapy administration and managing potential side effects.        
   
Nurse Manager: (PPMC Oncology)
Lee Martin, RN, OCN 

Clinical Research Associate
The ASCT Clinical Research Associate is a certified clinical research professional with special emphasis on stem cell transplant. She is responsible for program data management, patient follow-up, and submission of information to the Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant Registry.

Beverley Richards,  CCRP  
(503) 215-2006

Cancer Support Services
Social workers are available to help with financial concerns, family support and the emotional aspects of treatment. A cancer counselor is also available and can be seen anytime before, during or after transplant. This service is provided by Providence at no charge.

Providence Cancer Support Services Team
(503) 215-6014.

Dietitian
An oncology dietitian will meet with all transplant patients prior to their transplant. The dietician is very knowledgeable about the nutritional requirements of patients undergoing treatment and can answer any questions about diet.

Pharmacists
A pharmacist is available on the hospital oncology unit (5K) throughout the day and evening. He/she is experienced with chemotherapy and other medications used during transplant.

Physical Therapists  
A physical therapist will see all transplant patients if hospitalization is part of the treatment plan. They will develop an exercise program to maintain strength during treatment.

Pastoral Care
A chaplain is always available at the hospital. Priests are available to give communion as appropriate.  


Treatment