Cancer Care
The LMH Health Cancer Center brings the latest cancer care close to home in a place designed to care for your body and spirit. Our physicians, trained at National Cancer Institute centers, work with a dedicated team to provide leading-edge treatments in a welcoming, supportive environment. You don’t have to travel far from home for world-class care.
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Accredited Cancer Center
Get care from the LMH Health Cancer Center, a program accredited by the Commission on Cancer® (CoC). This accreditation means you’ll get high-quality, patient-centered care from a program that meets nationally recognized standards for safety, outcomes and continuous improvement. You can feel confident you’re getting care you can trust.
Complete Cancer Care & Treatment
You shouldn’t have to wait for or worry about cancer care. Turn to LMH Health for treatment of many types of cancer, supporting you from detection through survivorship.
Our services include:
- Screening and diagnosis to help detect cancer as early as possible
- Genetic testing to better understand your cancer and guide treatment decision
- Cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and other innovative therapies
- Clinical trials that provide access to new treatment options
- Survivorship program to support your health and well-being after treatment ends
Your Cancer Care Team
Cancer is personal and your treatment is, too. Our team creates a personalized care plan based on your cancer type, genetic makeup and your individual treatment goals and requests.
Your team may include:
- Oncologists and hematologists trained at National Cancer Institute-designated centers
- Nurse navigators to guide you through each step of your cancer journey, answering questions and coordinating care
Collaborative Approach to Care
Cancer is complex. Your oncologist will work with other LMH Health specialists to determine the most effective way to treat your cancer. This team-based, collaborative approach ensures your care is comprehensive and coordinated.
If you need specialized treatment not available at LMH Health, we will refer you to one of our trusted partners to ensure a seamless experience and help you get the care you need.
Comfortable, Friendly Environment
When you’re receiving treatment, your surroundings matter. The LMH Health Cancer Center creates a calming, supportive atmosphere and provides:
- Patient education and consultation rooms
- Two laboratory areas for efficient testing
- Semi-private and private treatment rooms for your comfort and privacy
- Natural lighting to provide a welcoming, healing environment
Charitable & Community Support
Donating to the Catch a Break program through the LMH Health Foundation is a great way to ensure our community has access to advanced cancer care close to home.
Meet Our Care Team
Andrew Meyer, DO
Oncology
Dr. Andrew Meyer is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona in Tucson and a medical degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Meyer completed his internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
He wants his patients to know that he values shared decision-making. Dr. Meyer strives to work alongside his patients using his clinical expertise combined with the preferences and comfort levels of his patients.
Benjamin Slane, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Benjamin Slane earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Drake University. He earned a master’s degree in free radical and radiation biology and his medical degree from the University of Iowa. Dr. Slane completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Arizona. He is a member of the American Radium Society and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Darren Klish, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Darren Klish earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Kansas State University and a Master of Public Health degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of medicine. Dr. Klish completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and an internal medicine internship at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. He is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Jennifer A. Hawasli, MD, FACS
Breast Surgery
Jennifer Hawasli, MD, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and earned her medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and her fellowship in Oncological Breast Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hawasli focuses mostly on breast cancer, but also sees patients with benign breast disease and patients at higher risk of breast cancer to make sure it is caught early on when it is still very treatable. She says the comprehensive care and tools LMH Health offers for oncology patients is just one reason she recommends Lawrence Breast Specialists.
“My philosophy of care is truly about giving my patients power over their diagnosis. I want my patients to know about the disease, how we treat it and outcomes from those treatments.”
Dr. Hawasli is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, Association of Women Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.
Jodi Palmer, MD
Hematology
Dr. Palmer is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. She earned a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from the University of Kansas. She earned a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, California. Following that she completed a three-year hematology and oncology fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Jodie Barr, DO
Hematology
"One of my favorite parts about being an oncologist is being there for my patients. This is one of the most difficult times of their lives and being able to support them through their diagnosis and their survivorship is very rewarding."
Dr. Jodie Barr is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology. She completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana and earned her medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Barr completed an internal medicine residency at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver and an oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Westwood. She is also the medical chairman of the LMH Health survivorship program.
Miriam Slaugh, APRN
Radiation Oncology
Other Services
Wound Healing Center
Advanced care for chronic non-healing wounds and diabetic ulcers
Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and treatment of digestive and gastrointestinal disorders
Heart & Vascular Care
Cardiology for heart disease, arrhythmias, and vascular conditions
Palliative Support Services
Symptom relief and comfort care for patients with serious illness
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory joint condition causing pain, swelling, and joint damage
