Oncology
Oncology is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Oncologists receive extensive, specialized training to care for patients. Treatments may include a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, medication and/or surgery.
Cancer care in Pasadena, Texas
Our compassionate oncologists help you feel supported, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
At HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, you receive high-quality cancer care close to home, which means more time spent with family and friends. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists collaborates with you to identify the best course of treatment for your unique condition. ==>
Southeast Houston oncology services
The oncology specialists at HCA Houston Southeast use the most advanced techniques and technologies to treat many types of cancer.
Types of care we offer
Here, your care team may include oncology and chemotherapy nurses, an oncology nurse navigator, as well as medical, surgical and radiation oncologists.
As a comprehensive breast center, we provide advanced breast screening and diagnostic services through our department, Solis Mammography. Additionally, our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine and ultrasound programs are accredited by the American College of Radiology, meaning our teams are properly trained and adhere to patient safety protocols.
If radiation therapy or chemotherapy is recommended as a form of treatment, we offer inpatient chemotherapy. We also have an inpatient radiation center, where our radiation oncologists use intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and high dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy to deliver highly localized doses of radiation to a tumor.
Each year our surgeons perform a large number of procedures to diagnose and treat a variety of cancers. We specialize in performing the following surgical procedures:
- Breast surgery, including reconstruction
- Colorectal cancer surgery
- Thoracic surgery
If you are seeking cancer treatment or need a second opinion about treatment options, we invite you to make an appointment with one of our radiation oncologists or medical oncologists.
Meet our oncology nurse navigator
Edzna Mills, BSN, RN
Specialties: Breast, thoracic and gastrointestinal cancer
Edzna Mills has been in nursing for over 15 years with experience in intensive care, ambulatory oncology, chemotherapy infusions, nursing leadership and nurse navigation. She has worked in oncology for the past nine years, initially holding a leadership position and recently shifted to become an oncology nurse navigator.
A cancer diagnosis impacts not just the patient but the world around them. Starting the cancer journey can be overwhelming, but Edzna is passionate about a patient-centered approach that can improve quality of life and treatment outcomes. She is committed to creating a compassionate and supportive environment for her patients. Edzna also provides her patients with education and the necessary resources to allow them to make informed decisions about their care.
Phone: (346) 297-9369
Fax: (833) 208-5237