Emanate Health Cancer Center
To make an appointment for the cancer center, call 626.225.2111 or contact us at cancer@emanatehealth.org
Welcome to the Emanate Health Cancer Center
At the Emanate Health Cancer Center, our team of hematology/oncology and radiation oncology experts are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care through state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatment options. Throughout the entire cancer care journey, we are here every step of the way, offering support services to patients, families, and caregivers. Our mission is to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment.
Our patients, our cancer center
Our new cancer center centralizes our services, and gives you access to the most advanced cancer treatment close to your home.
Here are a few things we offer at our cancer center:
- An experienced, multidisciplinary cancer care team, which includes 3 dedicated, board-certified hematologists/oncologists, 1 radiation oncologist, infusion nurses, specialized nurse navigators, oncology pharmacists, medical assistants, social workers and oncology dietitians.
- Infusion center: 20 infusion bays with windows to provide natural lighting, 2 private rooms with beds.
- 12 exam rooms with nurse stations, and a laboratory for oncology specialty clinics.
- Radiation oncology suite: 3 procedure rooms which includes CT computerized tomography (CT) simulator, high-dose radiation treatment room, and Varian TrueBeamTM linear accelerator, and 4 exam rooms for patient check-ups.
- Virtual and in-person cancer support groups.
- Large waiting rooms for you and your caregiver.
Cancer care team
Our experienced hematologists/oncologists and radiation oncologist are here to target your cancer. Trained in using the most effective cancer treatment techniques in the field, our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping you focus on your well-being, day-to-day needs and concerns, and emotional and mental health.
Cancer can affect everyone differently, which is why our team consults with each other to make sure you are receiving the best care and solution for the best possible outcome.
Meet our doctors
Emanate Health cancer doctors provide exceptional care with their deep understanding of our community, extensive experience and knowledge, and commitment to patient care. Patients and their families can expect the best and most compassionate care from their doctors.
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Shanmuga Subbiah, M.D. |
Naveed Khan, M.D. |
Michelle El-Hajjaoui, D.O. |
Edward Jung, M.D. |
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Our team of doctors brings extensive experience to Emanate Health Cancer Center. Dr. Subbiah was most recently at City of Hope and held prior positions at Wilshire Oncology Medical Group, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University. Dr. Khan also joins us from City of Hope and has worked at Northern Maine Medical Center and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Terrebonne General Cancer Center. Dr. El-Hajjaoui has previously worked for City of Hope and Larkin Hospital, and Dr. Jung has worked at GenesisCare, Cleveland Clinic and Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Call 626.225.2111 or email us at cancer@emanatehealth.org to schedule your appointment.
Maps and Addresses
1115A S. Sunset Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
Located in the Emanate Health Medical Pavilion
415 W. Carroll Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741
Located on the 2nd Floor
Virtual tour
Patient-focused care
Our cancer center concentrates our most powerful cancer treatments in an easy-to-access facility. Our experienced cancer care team, from our expert hematologists/oncologists to our compassionate staff, will work diligently to address your needs and ensure your appointments and treatments work with your schedule.
Heal here: becoming our patient
Take your first steps to healing at Emanate Health. We sit down with you to listen to your concerns and conduct thorough testing to provide a personalized diagnosis and potential treatment plan.
Here are a few suggestions to help you prepare for your visit:
- Make a list of your symptoms, and how long and often you have been experiencing them.
- Make a list of your family medical history, especially if it includes a specific type of cancer, and which member of your family was diagnosed with cancer.
- Prepare a list of questions and concerns that you want to ask your doctor.
- When to screen: Recommended for women ages 45 to 54 to have a mammogram every year, and starting at age 55, every two years.
- Family history of breast cancer: You may need to start screenings earlier with additional precautions. Discuss with your doctor your family medical history to know what precautions you need to take.
- Breast cancer risk assessment
Prevention: HPV vaccines block viruses that causes most cervical cancers. Girls and boys as early as 9 can receive the vaccine. Different doses are required at ages 15 through 26.
- When to screen: A pap test helps determine if you have cervical cancer. Recommended for women starting at age 25 every 5 years. Women older than 65 may stop testing if they meet certain criteria.
- When to screen: Recommended to start screening at age 45.
- Family history of colorectal cancer: You may need additional screenings and start earlier. Discuss with your doctor your family medical history to know what precautions you need to take.
- Other health indicators for high-risk: Colorectal polyps or inflammatory bowel disease.
- Check your risk of colorectal cancer
Although no screening tests are available, contact your doctor right away if you have any symptoms to detect leukemia early. A medical history, physical exam and blood tests together can usually pinpoint leukemia. A sample of bone marrow is used to find out the type of leukemia.
Symptoms include:
- Frequent infections
- Fatigue
- Flu-like symptoms
- Loss of appetite and/or weight
- Easy bleeding or bruising
- Swollen or bleeding gums
- Bone or joint pain
- Swollen or tender lymph nodes
- When to screen: Recommended to start screening from 50 to 80 for those with a history of smoking, or if you have quit in the last 15 years. Risk increases with age.
- Lung screening quiz: Is it right for you?
Prevention: HPV vaccine can help you avoid HPV infection and could also lower oral cancer risk. Girls and boys as early as 9 can receive the vaccine. Different doses are required at ages 15 through 26.
- Twice a year dental exams
- Other health indicators for high-risk: smoking, alcohol heavy drinking, HPV infection, gender (males more likely to develop then women), over the age of 65, genetic syndromes
- When to screen: Recommended for men to start at age 50, or 40 to 45 for those at high risk. If you have a family history of prostate cancer, you are at high risk and may need screening earlier.
- When to screen: Recommended to check your skin every month and schedule annual exams with your doctor. For self-screening, look for moles or growths that are larger than a pencil eraser, have irregular borders, are asymmetrical or have different colors.
Contact your doctor if you have any symptoms to detect thyroid cancer early.
Symptoms include:
- A goiter (enlargement of the thyroid) that may look or feel like a lump in the neck.
- Unexpected weight loss
- Increased perspiration
- Fast heart rate, often more than 100 beats per minute.
- More frequent bowel movements
- Fine, brittle hair or loss of scalp hair
- Weakness in upper arm and thigh muscles
You may have a full-time job, your own family, or live far away from the person receiving cancer treatments. It is just as important that as much as you are supporting your loved one, you are also receiving the support you need.
Tips
- Talk to your family: Discuss with your family and close family friends how they can help, from sharing caregiving duties, to being a good ear to listen to you.
- Prepare the home: Whether you are taking care of the patient at their home or yours, make sure that the living conditions and environment are comfortable and nurturing for the patient. Here are a few recommendations:
- Have a bed area with easy access to the bathroom on the first floor.
- Ensure there are no obstructions in pathways to the main areas of the house.
- Talk to the patient’s doctor for any specific patient needs.
- Set work priorities: Inform your work on your caregiving responsibilities and create a plan of action for “in cases” scenarios. Understand how to use your PTO ahead of time so that you can maximizing your time caring for the patient, while at the same time, taking care of your work.
- Recognize when you need a break. You need time to re-center yourself so that you can bring as much of your best self to care for your loved ones.
Emanate Health resources
- Virtual support groups: Connect with other individuals affected by cancer by sharing your experience or listening to others.
- Home care: Emanate Health Home Care gives you the extra hand you need to help care for your loved ones. Call 626.859.2266 to see how we can help care for cancer patients at home.
- Behavioral Health Services: Emanate Health specialists and licensed professionals provide mental and behavioral health services to help you understand and cope with shifts in emotions or personal life.
- Spiritual care: Our team of hospital chaplains, meditation practitioners, and specialty-trained volunteers help you and your loved ones cope with and manage your emotions and experiences.
To reach a chaplain or spiritual care volunteer call:
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
626.331.7331, ext. 12635
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital
626.331.7331, ext. 12635
626.331.7331, ext. 12634
Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital
626.962.4011, ext. 23777
For a list of additional resources outside of Emanate Health to help cancer patients and their caregivers, visit our community resources page.
Infusion center
Our specialized, infusion and chemotherapy treatments aim to target cancer cells throughout the body, and provide supportive medication for your cancer care. During your in-person treatments, you will have access to a personal iPad with free Wi-Fi to use for reading or watching an online show. Additional seating is also available for you to bring your caregiver.
Radiation oncology
Radiation therapy isn't the only treatment available for cancer, but it can be a powerful one. The benefit of radiation therapy is to target and treat a specific area of the your body, unlike chemotherapy, which exposes the whole body to cancer-fighting drugs.
We offer the most sophisticated technologies, including a Varian TrueBeamTM linear accelerator, a high-dose radiation treatment room, and a computerized tomography (CT) simulator to enhance cancer treatment plans.
Surgical oncology
We provide a range of treatments and procedures that will give you the best outcome, and surgical oncology is a versatile option. We also utilize surgery to remove a benign or malignant tumor, reconstruct areas of the body affected by cancer, or prepare you for the next stage of treatment.
Resources on how to cope with treatments
Chemotherapy: Coping with hair loss
Coping with the physical effects of cancer
Prevent infections during chemotherapy
Prevention and screening
When you know what symptoms to look for and when to start screening for specific cancers, you can detect and catch cancer in its early stages. Screenings can also help you and your doctor discover what stage you may be in, and what treatments, lifestyle changes, and diet accommodations you can do to help you heal and be comfortable.
If you have a family history of cancer or are of a certain age when certain cancers are statistically known to develop, you may be at varying levels of risk for developing some forms of cancer.
Schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss any symptoms, medical history, and your family’s medical history to see what screening options are right for you.
Signs and symptoms of cancer
Here are some potential signs or symptoms of cancer. These do not confirm if you have cancer, but can help jumpstart a conversation with your doctor for further steps.
- A lump or thick solid area on your body
- Severe weight loss, such as losing 10 or more pounds unintentionally
- Long-lasting fatigue
- Unexplainable pain that increases in severity over time
- Skin changes, including color, shape, size or borders, of warts, moles, or freckles
- Changes in bowel or bladder habits and functions, including pain, blood in urine, increased frequency
- Unusual bleeding or discharge, coughing up blood
Insurance and financial support
Emanate Health accepts a variety of insurance that may help with the cost of cancer. treatments and medical appointments. Visit our insurance webpage to see a list of insurances we accept. Contact 626.858.8577 for any questions on insurance and financial support that you may have.
Volunteer opportunities
Are you a community member looking to help? Here are a few ways for you to contribute to the lives of cancer patients:
Become a general volunteer
Make a difference at Emanate Health by giving your time to help in areas that need assistance. Various positions are available for high school and college students, and adults to help the community. To view our requirements and apply, visit our volunteer opportunities webpage
Become a spiritual care volunteer
Being diagnosed with cancer can affect a patient not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Our spiritual care volunteers help to provide comfort and support to our patients and their families during a stressful time. Email Ana Haffner at ahaffner@emanatehealth.org to receive a volunteer application and background check consent form to fill out, and provide any specific skills you can offer in spiritual care.