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St. Luke's Cancer Institute: Boise

St. Luke's Cancer Institute Boise

For advanced, compassionate care for cancer and blood disorders, patients and their families have trusted St. Luke's for more than 50 years. Today we are a network of five cancer centers dedicated to state-of-the-art treatment close to home; patient-centered care and support; cutting-edge research; and community prevention, education, and early detection initiatives. 

Our main cancer center in Boise brings you medical and radiation oncology specialists, as well as fellowship trained cancer surgeons in areas such as thoracic, hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and urologic oncology. Our care team also offers autologous and allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell transplant, and our facility is a National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) apheresis center. We’re also home to Idaho’s only pediatric cancer program and federally sponsored hemophilia center. 

We’ll be with you and your family every step of the way during your cancer journey—treating cancer, easing symptoms and side effects, and strengthening you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
  • Location & Contact Info

    100 E. Idaho St.
    Boise, ID 83712
    (208) 381-2711
    Fax: (208) 381-4025

    Accepting New Patients

    Yes
  • Office Hours

    Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Referral Required

    Yes
  • Before Your Visit

  • For Current Patients

  • After-hours & Weekends

    For emergency care before and after regular office hours, please call (208) 327-8055 to reach the St. Luke's Cancer Institute doctor on call. Please reserve after-hours calls for urgent needs. If you haven’t received a return call from the doctor within 30 minutes, please phone again.

Providers

  • Medical Oncology

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

    Biography

    Diane Bawcom, LCSW provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling services to adults, adolescents, and children coping with cancer. She has clinical experience and specializes in depression, anxiety, adjustment to chronic illness, grief, and loss.

    Diane earned her bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University. She earned her master’s degree in social work from University of Texas at Arlington. Diane is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Work and American Psychosocial Oncology Society.  

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Acupuncture

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  • Medical Oncology

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Acupuncture

    Biography

    Heather Bergstrom, LAC is a licensed acupuncturist, providing acupuncture to current and former patients of the St. Luke's Cancer Institute. Heather's focus is on providing palliative care for patients to allow them as much ease and comfort as possible during and after cancer treatment.

    Prior to her work at St. Luke's, Heather spent over a decade in private practice with specialties in orthopedic acupuncture and women's health. She earned her bachelor's degree from Boise State University, and her master's degree from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. In her free time, Heather enjoys cooking, reading, and hiking in the Boise foothills.

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  • Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers

    Biography

    Madison Bernhardt, MS, CGC specializes in hereditary predispositions to cancer and hematologic conditions. She meets with adults and children who have a personal or family history of cancer to help them understand if there may be an inherited component.

    Madison earned her bachelor's degree in biology and master's degree in genetic counseling both from Ohio State University. She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Dustin Bowman, PA-C, works in medical oncology/hematology. He earned his bachelor's degree in health science studies from Boise State University and his master's degree in physician assistant training from Yale University School of Medicine.
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Kimbra Cardwell, NP has decades of experience serving oncology patients and views oncology as a calling, not just a career. She has worked in both academic and community practice oncology settings, and has extensive experience in both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. She feels that the most important part of an oncology practitioner’s job is to create a sense of stability and calm in the midst of fear and uncertainty. Kimbra enjoys the complexity and challenges of oncology, and is thrilled to see the many advances that have been made in cancer care during her career.

    Kimbra began her career in health care as an active duty nurse in the U.S. Air Force, and then spent many years working as a nurse and nurse practitioner at the Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine. 

    Originally from Missouri, Kimbra loves living in the Treasure Valley. During her free time, she enjoys entertaining, gardening, camping, shooting, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Kathleen Clifford MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN is a nurse practitioner with decades of experience in adult clinical oncology with a focus on medical oncology, hematologic malignancies, and palliative care. Over her long career at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, she has expanded the use of interdisciplinary team care for all cancer patients with complex needs. Kathleen was instrumental in establishing the autologous stem cell transplant program at St. Luke’s. She continues to focus on patient-centered care and advocacy across the continuum of care and as a consultant on advanced practice and oncology clinical education. 

    Kathleen has published in oncology journals, co-authored book chapters, and presented at numerous regional and national conferences. Originally from Idaho, she is a third-generation nurse. She received her master's degree in nursing from the University of California, San Francisco and completed her nurse practitioner studies at the University of California, San Diego.

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Internal Medicine

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers
  • Medical Oncology

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Amy Cruz, NP is a family practice nurse practitioner. She has experience in the operating room, neurosurgery, and treating substance abuse. She is also experienced in palliative care medicine, having provided care in both the outpatient and hospice care settings. She found palliative medicine both exciting and challenging, and was thrilled to specialize in this area.

    Originally from Utah, Amy is excited to become an Idahoan. She enjoys exercising, yoga, meditation, golfing, and of course spending time with family and friends.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Medical Oncology
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Radiation Oncology
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Linda L. Erlandson, RN, MSN, FNP works in medical oncology/hematology. She is nationally certified as a family practice nurse practitioner by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, and is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society. She earned her master's degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University.
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers

    Biography

    Emily Fassi, MS, CGC sees children and adults for hereditary predispositions to cancer and hematologic conditions. She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed by the State of Idaho. She is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

    Emily earned her bachelor's degree in biology with minors in chemistry and French from Truman State University, and her master's degree in genetic counseling from Northwestern University.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Peyman Haghighat, MD began his career as a molecular geneticist in the field of cancer gene therapy. He has served as medical director for an American College of Surgeon comprehensive cancer program as well as associate director of a hospice program. 

    Dr. Haghighat has been principle and co-principle investigator in numerous phase II and III clinical trials and his academic research has been published in several journals. He was awarded outstanding clinical instructor by student physicians. It is, however, the privilege of being allowed to care for cancer patients about which he is most passionate.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

    Biography

    Kaye Heazle, RD is board certified in oncology nutrition and is passionate about working with adults and children undergoing all types of cancer treatment. 

    Kaye earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho. In her spare time, Kaye enjoys spending time with family and friends, mountain biking, river rafting and hiking.  

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  • Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancers

    Biography

    Maggie Hendrix, MS, CGC sees children and adults for hereditary predispositions to cancer and hematologic conditions. She is board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed by the State of Idaho. She is a member of the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC). She is also a member of the NSGC Cancer Genetics Special Interest Group.

    Maggie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in genetics from Texas A&M University. She earned her master’s degree in genetic counseling from the MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Jessica Herr, DNP specializes in breast cancer risk assessment, risk reduction strategies, and prevention. She created the program that has now become the St. Luke's High Risk Breast Clinic. Jessica is passionate about health promotion and cancer/disease prevention, and enjoys inspiring her patients to lead healthy, active lifestyles. 

    While Jessica has worked in oncology for most of her career, she also has experience working in pediatric surgery. 

    Jessica is certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University, her master's degree in nursing, family nurse practitioner, from Herzing University, and her doctorate degree in nursing practice (DNP) through Idaho State University.

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  • Behavioral Health

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  • Acupuncture

    Biography

    Will Knox, LAC is a licensed acupuncturist who works to help his patients navigate the physical and emotional challenges that arise along the journey through cancer treatment. 

    Will earned his master’s degree in Oriental medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College.

  • Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Tonya Kuhn, MD completed her undergraduate studies in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Washington, graduating magna cum laude.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

    Biography

    Amy Mercer, RD provides nutritional counseling for adult patients undergoing cancer treatment. 

    Amy earned her master of public health degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Washington and is a board certified specialist in oncology nutrition. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor recreation, reading, cooking, and travel.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Jashmin Patel, MD is passionate about providing excellent, personalized, and compassionate hematology and oncology evidence-based care to her patients. She is devoted to providing the best options for treatment and working toward a positive outcome.

    Dr. Patel has published in the New England Journal of Medicine and served as principal investigator in clinical trials involving a range of cancers, including, but not limited to, breast cancers, myelodysplastic syndromes, leukemias, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and colon cancer. She has a special interest in the treatment of breast cancer and women's health.

    Prior to her medical education, Dr. Patel earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in molecular and cellular biology from Vanderbilt University. Originally from Tennessee, she is now proud to call Boise home with her husband, also a physician at St. Luke’s.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Acupuncture

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

    Biography

    Valerie Robenstein, RD is a board certified specialist in oncology nutrition. She has worked with patients of all ages and types of cancer. She is passionate about supporting cancer patients with their nutrition needs during and after treatment. She enjoys the unique challenges presented by cancer surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.

    Valerie earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Idaho. In her spare time, she enjoys camping with her family, hiking, and reading.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Audrey Rush, NP is a nurse practitioner specializing in medical oncology. She firmly believes that cancer is a medical condition that does not define a whole person. Whether you meet her as an inpatient or an outpatient, she focuses on seeing each patient fully every time and adapting treatments to meet your needs and goals.

    Audrey began her work as a registered nurse in oncology at the Seattle VA Medical Center, where she supported patients flown in from around the world for specialized cancer care. She loved working with veterans and considers this a highlight of her career. Next, Audrey earned her nurse practitioner degree at Idaho State University, where she also served as an oncology/ICU clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students attending Boise State University. Prior to joining St. Luke's, she also worked in medical oncology at St. Joseph Mercy Health System and the University of Colorado in inpatient, outpatient, management, and patient education roles.

    Audrey is grateful to be back in Idaho working at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute. In her free time, she spends as much time as possible outside with her family and dog. She also loves to bake and has been known to work her way through entire cookbooks. 

    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Timothy Sawyer, MD served for several years as medical director of Saint Alphonsus Cancer Care Center. Dr. Sawyer serves as the CEO and founder of ImQuant, Inc., a company dedicated to creating technology that helps tailor cancer treatment and other medical therapies to individual patients. He has served as co-director for lung cancer research at the Mayo Clinic North Central Cancer Treatment Group, and as adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins Medical School. He practiced radiation oncology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and served as assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences. Dr. Sawyer is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology.

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Acupuncture

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  • Acupuncture
  • Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Stephen C. Smith, MD is a radiation oncologist who treats both adult and pediatric patients with all types of cancer. 

    Dr. Smith considers it an honor to participate in his patients' care and particularly enjoys the shared decision-making aspect of his profession. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), serving several terms on the ASTRO government relations committee.

    Dr. Smith received his medical degree with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. During medical school, he published papers on pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma and prostate cancer treatment, and received the Rex and Arlene Garrison Memorial Award for research in oncology. Prior to his medical education, Dr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Duke University, where he was an Academic All-American in soccer.  

    Dr. Smith lives in Boise with his wife and three children. They enjoy all types of sports as well as the outdoor opportunities an Idaho lifestyle offers.  

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Biography

    Mari Beth Stein, RN, MN, AGNP-C, OCN works on the inpatient medical oncology and hematology unit as an inpatient oncology nurse practitioner. She is board certified as an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, and is also nationally certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

    In the inpatient setting, Mari Beth helps newly diagnosed cancer patients understand their diagnosis and evaluate treatment options. She also facilitates timely outpatient oncology follow up, supports patients with treatment- and disease-related issues; and cares for patients who need extra symptom control, social support, and/or are nearing end of life.

    Mari Beth earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the Denver School of Nursing and her master's degree in nursing from Boise State University. She also has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology.

    In her free time, Mari Beth combines her love of nursing with her love of the outdoors by volunteering and serving as the medical coordinator for Camp Rainbow Gold, a summer camp for children with cancer and their families. She is a devoted Boise State Broncos fan and an avid skier and cyclist. She enjoys spending as much time as possible outside with her husband and two children.
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

  • Radiation Oncology

    Biography

    Jennifer Suida, NP is a certified acute care nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She works with radiation oncology physicians, and has experience as a radiation and medical oncology nurse practitioner.

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

    Biography

    Teresa Thaut RD, CSO works with adult and pediatric oncology patients at St Luke’s Cancer Center. 

    Teresa earned her bachelor's degree San Diego State University and has lived and worked around the country, following her husband's military service. Her hobbies include hiking, gardening, and anything outdoors. 

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  • Behavioral Health

    Biography

    Nicole L. Thurston, MD specializes in oncology care and the unique behavioral health needs of cancer patients.

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    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Behavioral Health

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

    • Specialties, Conditions & Treatments

  • Nutrition Services for Cancer Patients

    Biography

    Clare Zamzow, RD provides nutritional counseling for adult and pediatric patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. She is committed to improving quality of life and helping her patients thrive during and after their cancer treatment. She is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition and supports patients as they continue their active lifestyles alongside their cancer treatment. 

    Clare earned her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Idaho and her master’s degree in kinesiology from Boise State University. 

    In her free time, Clare enjoys running in the Boise foothills, baking, and spending time with her family. 

  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Norman Zuckerman, MD has special interest in anemias and genitourinary cancers. He continues to be passionate about oncology, especially as newer targeted therapies and symptom control medicines are prolonging life and improving quality of life for his patients. As the director of the Integrative Medicine program at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, Dr. Zuckerman considers all options – conventional and alternative – worthy of discussion.

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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Medical Oncology

    Biography

    Dan Zuckerman, MD has special interest in gastrointestinal cancers and colorectal cancer.

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  • Anal Cancer

    Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum.

  • Bile Duct Cancer

    A rare disease in which cancer cells form in the ducts that are outside the liver.

  • Breast Cancer

    When abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can invade nearby tissues and form a malignant tumor.

  • Colon Cancer

    Abnormal cells in your colon or rectum can grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.

  • Esophageal Cancer

    Cancer located in the hollow, muscular tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach.

  • Head and Neck Cancer

    Care for cancers of the sinuses, nasal and oral cavities, tongue, salivary glands, larynx, and pharynx.

  • Hemophilia

    A disorder caused by a shortage of certain clotting factors needed to help stop bleeding and prevent spontaneous bleeding.

  • Leukemia

    A type of blood cancer when bone marrow starts to make abnormal white blood cells that grow faster than normal cells and don't stop growing when they should.

  • Anal Cancer

    Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus, which is the opening at the end of the rectum.

  • Bile Duct Cancer

    A rare disease in which cancer cells form in the ducts that are outside the liver.

  • Breast Cancer

    When abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can invade nearby tissues and form a malignant tumor.

  • Colon Cancer

    Abnormal cells in your colon or rectum can grow together and form polyps. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer.

  • Esophageal Cancer

    Cancer located in the hollow, muscular tube that moves food from the throat to the stomach.

  • Head and Neck Cancer

    Care for cancers of the sinuses, nasal and oral cavities, tongue, salivary glands, larynx, and pharynx.

  • Hemophilia

    A disorder caused by a shortage of certain clotting factors needed to help stop bleeding and prevent spontaneous bleeding.

  • Leukemia

    A type of blood cancer when bone marrow starts to make abnormal white blood cells that grow faster than normal cells and don't stop growing when they should.

  • Liver Cancer

    A disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the liver; the most common type in adults is hepatocellular carcinoma.

  • Lung Cancer

    St. Luke's offers comprehensive care for lung cancer, its symptoms, and the side effects of treatment.

  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes

    Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of cancer conditions caused by abnormal blood cells forming in the bone marrow.

  • Pancreatic Cancer

    When abnormal cells grow and form tumors in the pancreas; a small organ deep in the belly, behind your stomach.

  • Prostate Cancer

    The abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland.

  • Sarcoma

    Cancers found in connective tissue such as bone, cartilage, and muscle.

  • Stomach Cancer

    Also known as gastric cancer – a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.

  • Von Willebrands Disease

    With this bleeding disorder, your blood takes longer to form clots, so you bleed for a longer time than other people.

Supportive Oncology

Supportive Oncology

Caring for the Whole Person

Supportive oncology is an integral part of the St. Luke’s Cancer Institute philosophy that healing comes from caring for the whole person, not just the disease.


You can count on a team of experts who will work alongside your physicians to help you and your family be as strong and stable as possible during your cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.


Commission on Cancer Accreditation

Commission on Cancer Accreditation

Care From a CoC-Accredited Program

St. Luke's holds a Commission on Cancer (CoC) cancer program accreditation. Accreditation by the CoC, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, demonstrates a cancer program's commitment to providing high-quality, multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer care. Thirty-four CoC-developed standards set the framework for a cancer program to provide the full scope of cancer care services required to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and support all cancer patients.

Clinical Trials at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

Clinical Trials at St. Lukes Cancer Institute

Access to Cancer Research

Through our participation in regional and national clinical research studies, St. Luke’s Cancer Institute is able to bring trial opportunities to our adult and pediatric patients that are on the leading edge of cancer care. You may participate in many of the same clinical trials as patients at the most-respected cancer centers in the world, including Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Find a Clinical Trial at St. Luke's Cancer Institute

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