Breast Cancer
Includes in situ, ductal, lobular & inflammatory breast cancers
Cancer Care
We bring together an expert team to deliver comprehensive oncology services tailored to our patients, helping them navigate through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care with clinics in Tupelo and Starkville.
NMHS Delivers Innovative Cancer Services Close to Home
Cancer is the most complex health care journey most of us will ever face. The Cancer Care team coordinates your care with specialists and wraps support around you and your family.
Conditions & Treatments
Cancer is not a single disease, and treatments are constantly evolving to target tumors more effectively. The Cancer Care team harnesses advanced diagnostics, evidence-based guidelines and comprehensive treatment options to tailor a treatment plan that provides top tier care, close to home.
Lung Cancer
Includes non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer & large cell lung cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Includes colorectal, stomach & liver cancers
Neurological Cancer
Includes brain and cranial nerve tumors
Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive Cancer
Includes prostate, testicular, kidney and bladder cancers
1,850
New cancer cases seen annually at NMHS Cancer Care
Our program is one of the largest by volume in the state of Mississippi.
12
Cancer Care physicians with board certification in oncology
Our team includes 10 doctors board certified in hematology & oncology and two in radiation oncology.
8
Locations for breast & lung cancer screening
Available in Tupelo, Amory, Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc & West Point, Mississippi, and Hamilton, Alabama.
26
Oncology-certified nurses
Our nursing teams have sought additional training to meet the needs of cancer patients
Our Experts Team Up for You
Knowing that each cancer patient is unique, the Cancer Care team reviews individual cases at weekly tumor conferences. The team includes surgeons, radiologists, specialists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses and other health care professionals. Based on the information presented, a tailored treatment plan is developed and shared with the care team. Current site-specific conferences meet for:
Related Locations
Mississippi’s only cancer center with all 4 accreditations
Commission On Cancer Accredited Program
Commission on Cancer conducts evaluation every three years; NMMC accredited since 1981.
ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
NMMC Breast Care Center designated comprehensive center by American College of Radiology
ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
NMMC Breast Care Center designated comprehensive center by American College of Radiology
ACS accredits NMMC’s breast care program
Meets national standards for comprehensive, patient-centered, multidisciplinary care.
Patient Stories
‘Never Be Too Afraid to Check it Out’
Kristie Davis was only 33 years old when she found a lump in her breast
Survivor Advocates for Colon Cancer Screening
Shannon farmer celebrates 10 years as a cancer survivor
Breathing New Life into Lung Cancer Surgery
Robotic lung surgery offers patients less pain, excellent outcomes
‘Never Be Too Afraid to Check it Out’
Kristie Davis was only 33 years old when she found a lump in her breast
Survivor Advocates for Colon Cancer Screening
Shannon farmer celebrates 10 years as a cancer survivor
Breathing New Life into Lung Cancer Surgery
Robotic lung surgery offers patients less pain, excellent outcomes
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Clinical Research
Cancer Care physicians actively contribute to research to improve care for current and future patients. Trials are available for all stages of cancer and include treatments, testing for biomarkers and lab devices.
Clinical Research
Cancer Care physicians actively contribute to research to improve care for current and future patients. Trials are available for all stages of cancer and include treatments, testing for biomarkers and lab devices.