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Genitourinary (GU) Cancer Treatment Team

Specialists at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center treat every patient with an exceptional quality of care consistent with our mission and values. We strive to provide our patients with the most advanced cancer care. Developing strategies to combat cancer, researching better methods for prevention and treatment of cancer, and providing screenings and education materials are just some of the ways we achieve our excellent standard of care.

The genitourinary oncology program, under the leadership of Glenn Mills, M.D. at LSU Health Sciences Center’s Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, is committed to providing excellence in patient care; teaching; and most importantly, bringing novel treatments to our patients.

Specially trained Feist-Weiller Cancer Center physicians use many methods to arrest the progression of cancer cells. When necessary, surgical oncologists perform surgery to remove cancerous tissue such as tumors. After a biopsy with pathological review, physicians at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center can best determine and prescribe the most effective method of treatment for the individual patient.

The Team

The team consists of physicians includes medical oncologists, urologists, radiologists and surgeons, as well as an ancillary staff that includes occupational therapists, physician assistants, nurse coordinators, clinical research nurses, psychologists, and social workers, is committed to the overall rehabilitation of our patients with state-of-the-art treatment of disease. Use the staff list on the right to contact individual faculty and staff.

Cheryl Duncan, PA-C,
GU Cancer Oncology Physician’s Assistant for Dr. Glenn Mills,
Office: (318) 813-1408 Email: CDunca@lsuhsc.edu

Tracey Nolte, R.N.,
GU Cancer Oncology Registered Nurse for Dr. Glenn Mills,
Office: (318) 813-1418 Email: TNolte@lsuhsc.edu

Screening

Risk factors for prostate cancer include being 50 years of age or older, being African American, having a brother, son, or father who had prostate cancer, eating a diet high in fat, and drinking alcoholic beverages. Screening is looking for cancer before a person develops any symptoms. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have already spread to other parts of the body. Screening tests are helpful by finding cancer early and decreasing the chance of dying from prostate cancer. A digital rectal exam (DRE) is when a physician inserts a lubricated gloved finger into the lower part of the rectum to feel the prostate for any lumps or abnormal findings. A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measures the amount of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made by the prostate, and an increased amount is found in the blood of men who have prostate cancer. Infection, inflammation, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged, but not cancerous prostate) can also increase the level of PSA. There are no reliable screening tests to detect kidney, bladder, testicular, or penis cancer at this time.

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center sponsors a community based Partners in Wellness health screening program that operates on a year round basis. Partners in Wellness screening is free to financially qualified or under-insured individuals. Screening tests for prostate, colorectal, breast and cervical cancer are offered. To make a screening appointment or to receive more information: Call (318) 813-2225 or 1-800-582-4523.

Appointment process

Following a genitourinary cancer diagnosis, medical oncologists at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center will treat the condition with state-of-the-art procedures. Patients who wish to be seen by Feist-Weiller genitourinary cancer physicians should tell their doctor and they will refer you. Upon referral, patients can expect to be contacted by our staff to schedule a new patient appointment and collect additional information.

Patient Referrals

Referral Requests: Print the referral form and advise your urologist or primary care physician that you would like to be treated at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Your doctor can fill out the form and submit it, or you may fax it to our cancer clinic at (318) 813-1030, or mail it to:

Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
Attn: Susan Hall, RN
1501 Kings Hwy
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, La 71130

What to bring

Bring outside films, records and slides if the patient has already been biopsied. Our pathologist will review all prior workups. Patients also need to bring a list of all current medications. Don’t forget your state ID, insurance cards, and co-pay, if any.

What to expect on your first appointment

You will have a full registration and complete a detailed medical history record on the first floor of the cancer center.

The patient will then check in at the second floor clinic to undergo a complete physical exam. Nurses will assess the patient, take vital signs, weigh and record medications.

Soon, the patient will be called to an exam room for examination and discussion of treatment with a physician.