The Saint Louis University Cancer Center is a joint initiative between Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Saint Louis University Hospital. We combine the latest advances in research, prevention and education with individualized care. Established in 2002, Saint Louis University Cancer Center combines the latest advances in research, prevention and education with individualized care. Cancer Center physicians and scientists are leaders in the treatment of cancers of the head and neck, brain, skin, breast, liver, lung and colon, bone cancers, men's cancers (testicular and prostate) and women's cancers (cervical, endometrial and ovarian) as well as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Individual patients receive care from world-class physicians who collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans. More than 150 clinical research protocols are being conducted to provide the latest advances in the treatment of cancer. The Cancer Information Center participates in more than 90 community and employer- sponsored health fairs and collaborates with other St. Louis cancer agencies and events such as American Cancer Center's Relay for Life, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk and other community programs. At Saint Louis University Cancer Center, our SLUCare physicians approach each patient's treatment plan as a collaborative team with open communication and cooperation. We coordinate care to all cancer patients and also extend care post-treatment. You are considered a valued part of this team and your thoughts and opinions are important. Our physicians get to know you and your family so everyone knows what to expect. Each cancer site includes all the care providers who are a part of the initial treatment plan, such as a Medical Team radiologist, radiation oncologist, medical oncologist, pathologist, surgeon and geneticist. Ancillary services such as a social worker, physical therapist and dietitian are also available.
Dr. Charles Portwood is a chiropractic physician and a retired Missouri legislator. He is a 1991 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and served as a Missouri State Representative from 2000-2008. Dr. Portwood was named Chiropractor of the year in 2001 and Outstanding Legislator of the year by the Missouri State Chiropractors Association in 2006 and 2008. He was recognized as the Logan College of Chiropractic Alumnus of the year, the American Cancer Society's Statesman of the year and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Committed Statesman in 2003. The National Association of social Workers named him Legislator of the year in 2004. Parquad of St. Louis recognized Dr. Portwood as Legislator of the year in 2007 for his legislation that allowed individuals who are disabled to earn their health care coverage in Missouri. He is respected for promoting responsible health care change for Missourians and passed reforms to improve our health care system for everyone. Philiatros HealthCare was created to address the needs of patients and their doctors in a new health care system. Dr. Portwood is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois