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Palliative Cancer Care Team

Cancer Care Teams

Providing you with exceptional supportive care

At the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute (PFCI), we know that a cancer diagnosis comes with side effects—physical, mental, and emotional. Our dedicated Palliative Cancer Care specialists work with you to ease those side effects. We want to help empower you to make cancer care decisions that can improve your well-being during this difficult time. Regardless of your diagnosis, palliative oncology care is focused on supporting you from the start—and throughout—your cancer experience. Here are some of the common concerns we help patients with:

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You can get a second opinion from Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute at any stage in your cancer journey. 

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Meet Our Team

Palliative oncology is one sub-specialty within your cancer care team and supplements your treatment plan. Our experts communicate and coordinate your care for a comprehensive approach to treatment. These experts are specially trained to address possible symptoms and side effects with a concentration on your specific type of cancer.

The role of these expert providers includes:

  • Being an active member of your multidisciplinary care team
  • Relieving physical, emotional and spiritual discomfort
  • Improving quality of life
  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Support
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Christina Drummond, MD

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Joseph McCollom, DO

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Amber Bartock, NP

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Meghan Cook, NP

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Candice Harris, NP

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Kara Stackhouse, NP

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Ashley Ueber, NP