Giving Patients Strength

Margaret Potter is an Oncology Nurse at AdventHealth Cancer Institute Shawnee Mission. For the last 12 years, Margaret has shaved her head to raise awareness and funds for patients going through cancer treatment. According to Margaret, when her patients lose their hair, she sees it as “a badge of courage, strength and beauty.” Hear Margaret’s story and her personal experience and passion for oncology.

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Meet Our Team Oncology and Hematology

Gynecologic Oncology

Breast Oncology

Radiation Oncology

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Lung Oncology

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    Brandon Bowers, MD

    Pulmonologist and Critical Care
    Medical Director, Lung Cancer

    Pulmonary Disease

Pathology

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    Samuel K. Caughron, MD

    Pathologist

Our Extended Care Team

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    Liane Hower, BSN, RN, OCN

    Head and Neck, GI Navigator

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    DeeAnn Abke, MSN, RN, OCN

    Breast Navigator

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    Julie Day, MSN, RN, CPN

    Genitourinary Navigator

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    Molly Reynolds, PT, MSPT

    Certified Oncology Physical Therapist

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    Allison Denney, LMSW

    Social Worker

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    Tashena Deisch

    Financial Navigator

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    Vicki Finch

    Financial Navigator

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    Chrissy Roth

    Financial Navigator

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    Tiffany Summers

    Financial Navigator