Cancer

The JPS Oncology & Infusion Center is home to The Hope Team, a team of health care professionals dedicated to providing cancer patients with the best, most personal care possible.

Now an accredited cancer care facility by the American College of Surgeons, the JPS Oncology & Infusion Center is nationally recognized for providing quality cancer care, especially accruing clinical trials.

Located at 1450 8th Avenue in Fort Worth, less than a mile from JPS Health Network’s main campus, the JPS Oncology & Infusion Center is ready to serve your needs.

You can reach the Hope Team by calling 817-702-8300.

Types of Cancer We Treat

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Scope of Services

The center offers state-of-the-art care to patients with cancer and blood disorders. JPS offers laboratory, pharmacy and social services in addition to radiology, chemotherapy and general clinical treatment.

Patients may utilize the center as a gateway to the exceptional care given at JPS Hospital, our Level I Trauma Center, our women's health center and many more services.

 

Our Hope Team is dedicated to making your time with us the best, most personal care possible.

You may reach our team by calling 817-702-8300 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule appointments or consult with staff. You may also contact the team using the MyChart app with any questions regarding your medication, referral, doctor's orders or any other aspect of your care.

On your first visit to our center there are some items that your referring physician needs to provide, and some items that you need to provide. Please review the lists below prior to your first visit.

Patient Checklist:

  • Photo identification
  • Member card for either your health insurance or Medicaid
    If you do not have third party coverage listed above, you may need the assistance of our eligibility team. Please be able to provide:
    • Social Security card
    • Proof of residence
    • Proof of household income
     
  • Your current medications
  • Any medical records provided to you from your physician, including your diagnosis
     

We will request the following information from your referring physician:

  • JPS Consultation Form
  • A diagnosis
  • Current treatment status
  • Copies of all x-rays and other films
  • Copies of lab and pathology results
     

Additional patient resources can be found at:

 

The Hope Team at the JPS Oncology & Infusion Center is your partner in providing the most timely, sensitive, dedicated care to your oncology and hematology patients. You may reach our team by calling 817-702-8300 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also contact our team using the MyChart app with any questions regarding referrals or continuity of care.
 

Please refer to the following checklist to expedite the referral process.

  • Our standard Consultation Form must accompany any referred or transferred patient.
  • A diagnosis
  • Current treatment status
  • Copies of all x-rays and other films
  • Copies of lab and pathology results
  • Full contact information on the referring physician and/or practice
  • Full contact information on the patient
  • Any additional material you feel is necessary to fully understand each individual's case and provide the most sensitive, accurate care
  • Use CancerHelp to request a current listing of all accepted health insurance plans.

Breast Cancer Care

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide, but it’s also one of the most treatable. With advances in screening, treatment, and awareness, more people are surviving and regaining their quality of life after their diagnosis.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. It occurs when cancerous cells in your breasts multiply and become tumors. The single biggest risk factor is simple: being a woman.

While most breast cancers typically affect women post menopause age 50 and older, younger women in their 20s and 30s and even men may develop breast cancer.

Other risks also include genetics. About 10 percent of breast cancers are linked to inherited mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2. While genetics can play a role, the majority of breast cancers aren’t hereditary.

 

Breast cancer has multiple types and stages.

The three main Breast Cancer types are:

  • Hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/HER2-negative

This is the most common type of breast cancer. The cancer cells grow in response to hormones like estrogen or progesterone, but do not have high levels of the HER2 protein.

  • HER2-positive

These cancer cells have too much of a protein called HER2, which helps them grow faster.

  • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)

The most aggressive form of cancer, which is often seen in younger patients and Black women.

Staging depends on tumor size, lymph node involvement, and whether the cancer has spread. Doctors also consider tumor biology, such as hormone receptors, when creating treatment plans.

 

The most common sign is a breast lump or mass. It is vital not to ignore a lump even if you’ve had a recent mammogram because even with a negative mammogram, guidelines often recommend further imaging or sometimes a biopsy.

Other signs may include changes in breast shape, skin dimpling, nipple discharge, or persistent pain.

 

The gold standard for screening is the mammogram, typically recommended to start at age 40 – 45, depending on the guidelines. At JPS, women can access mammograms even without insurance through partnerships with Moncrief Cancer Institute and UT Southwestern.

If an abnormality is found, follow-up steps may include diagnostic imaging and a needle biopsy, which allows doctors to test for hormone and HER2 receptors.