Cancer Care Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question National Jewish Health brings the best in cancer diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up to patients at risk for developing cancer or who have already been diagnosed with cancer. As a patient at National Jewish Health, you will have access to nationally recognized doctors. Our lung cancer specialists are internationally renowned and provide advanced treatments and clinical research around lung cancer. Cancer treatment in Denver provided by National Jewish Health offers you leading-edge technology and compassionate care. We don’t just treat your cancer symptoms. We treat all aspects of you as a person. Cancer Care Locations Our cancer care is provided at three sites: the National Jewish Health main campus, National Jewish Health Northern Hematology-Oncology in Thornton, CO, and National Jewish Health Western Hematology-Oncology in Golden, CO. At the main campus, our focus is on cancers of the throat and chest. Our multidisciplinary approach is comprehensive, yet customized based on your individual needs. This allows you to see multiple specialists who work together as a team, treating several aspects of your cancer at one time. At our Northern and Western sites, we treat all adult cancers. We continue our coordinated care approach by working with other physicians and convenient treatment facilities in the Denver area to facilitate your care. Cancer Tests Because we are the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, you will have access to tests at National Jewish Health that may not be available in other places. We try not to duplicate tests that you have had prior to coming here; instead, we use the results of your previous tests in our overall evaluation. Please advise us of tests that have already been done when making your initial appointment so we can arrange to have the results sent to us. Our team is committed to providing convenient access to quality cancer care in Denver. Together, our main campus in Denver, Colo., our Northern Hematology Oncology location in Thornton, Colo. and our Western Hematology Oncology location in Golden, Colo. provide convenient options for cancer treatment close to home. Conditions We Treat Our patients benefit from the latest diagnostic technology and cancer therapy including: Oncology All adult cancers, including: Bladder Cancer Breast Cancer Bone Cancer Brain Tumors Cervical Cancer Colon Cancer Esophageal Cancer Head & Neck Cancer Leukemias Lung Cancer Lymphomas MDS Melanoma Ovarian Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Sarcomas Uterine Cancer Hematology Anemia Clotting Disorders Erythrocytosis ITP MDS Thrombocytopenia Cancers of the Blood Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Leukemia Lymphoma Multiple Myelomas (MM) Our Services Diagnostic testing Molecular pathology, colonoscopy, liver biopsy, bone marrow, radiology, pathology, ADx laboratory Chemotherapy Oral, intravenous (IV), location-based, personalized & disease-specific, biologic agents Radiation oncology following ACS & NCI guidelines Surgery Research trials Genetic counseling Specialty expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cases Coordinated access to the full range of National Jewish Health diagnostic services Coordinated access to additional multidisciplinary services at the National Jewish Health main campus including behavioral health, nutrition, rehabilitation services and education. Additional Information For more information, including tests we offer, related programs and services, cancer research and our faculty and staff, please visit the Division of Oncology. Doctors William Lee, MD + × William Lee, MD William Lee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist in Thornton, Colorado. Dr. Lee is a member of the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine at National Jewish Health. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Robert Kantor, MD + × Robert Kantor, MD Robert Kantor, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Kantor is a member of the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine at National Jewish Health. Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Christopher B. Jones, MD + × Christopher B. Jones, MD Christopher B. Jones, MD is a medical oncologist and hematologist in Golden, Colorado. Dr. Jones is a member of the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine at National Jewish Health. Department of Medicine Western Hematology-Oncology Division of Oncology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, RN + × Bronwyn Long, DNP, MBA, RN Bronwyn Long, RN, is a nurse at National Jewish Health. Ms. Long is in the Division of Oncology. Division of Oncology Department of Nursing View Full Profile Make an Appointment Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD + × Robert A. Meguid, MPH, MD Robert A. Meguid, MPH, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Meguid is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Assistant Professor of Surgery Thoracic Surgery Clinic Division of Specialty Services View Full Profile Make an Appointment Michael J. Weyant, MD + × Michael J. Weyant, MD Michael J. Weyant, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Weyant is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Associate Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment John D. Mitchell, MD + × John D. Mitchell, MD John D. Mitchell, MD, is a surgeon at National Jewish Health. Dr. Mitchell is in the Division of Specialty Services. Thoracic Surgeon Professor Thoracic Surgery Clinic View Full Profile Make an Appointment James H. Finigan, MD + × James H. Finigan, MD James H. Finigan, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Finigan serves as Director of The Respiratory Centers of Excellence and Medical Director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program. Director, The Respiratory Centers of Excellence Medical Director, Lung Cancer Screening Program Associate Professor Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jeffrey Kern, MD + × Jeffrey Kern, MD Jeffrey Kern, MD, is a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Kern serves as Chief of the Division of Oncology, Cancer Center. Chief, Division of Oncology, Cancer Center Director, Lung Cancer Center Vice Chair, Finance Professor Department of Medicine View Full Profile Make an Appointment Laurie L. Carr, MD + × Laurie L. Carr, MD Laurie L. Carr, MD, is an oncologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Carr is in the Division of Oncology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Department of Medicine Division of Oncology, Cancer Center View Full Profile Make an Appointment Tommy Hughes, PT, DPT + × Tommy Hughes, PT, DPT Tommy Hughes, PT, is a physical therapist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hughes is in Rehabilitation Services. Physical Therapist Rehabilitation Services View Full Profile View all (11) doctors specializing in Cancer Care Find a Doctor Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Coronavirus Precautions × If you are a National Jewish Health patient coming for a visit and are experiencing fever, new or increased cough, new or increased shortness of breath, sore throat, persistent nausea/vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain, please contact us before arrival at National Jewish Health so we can care for you in the appropriate setting. Call 303.398.1355. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. All patients and visitors will be verbally screened upon arrival for symptoms and/or exposure to the new coronavirus, COVID-19. If needed, swab tests will be administered to National Jewish Health patients only. For the safety of our patients and staff, the number of visitors will be limited to one per patient. Thank you for your cooperation. Coronavirus Information & Resources Close
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to more than 300 active clinical trials 121-year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment