General Information
The Howard University Cancer Center, established in 1972, offers comprehensive cancer care including a full range of diagnostic services, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and clinical trials. Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists work together with pathologists, radiologists, specially trained nurses and radiation therapists in determining diagnosis and appropriate treatment for cancer patients. In addition, the Center offers community outreach programs, counseling, and prevention and detection programs.
Services
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Medical oncology
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Surgical oncology
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Radiation oncology
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Diagnostic imaging services
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Genetic counseling
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Clinical nutrition
Counseling, Prevention and Detection Programs
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Low-cost mammogram and breast examination program
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Free prostate cancer screening program
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Breast cancer education program
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Tobacco control program
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High-risk cancer screening study
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Clinical trials
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Pastoral support
Physicians
Chiledum Ahaghotu, M.D
Ebrahim Ashayeri, M.D.
Reginald Chisholm, M.D.
Fitzroy Dawkins, M.D
Robert DeWitty, M.D.
Debra Ford, M.D.
Mihoko Fujita, M.D
Melvin Gaskins, M.D.
Aaron Jackson, M.D.
LaSalle, Leffall, M.D.
Augustine Mireku-Boatang
Ernest Myers, M.D.
Gladys Onojobi, M.D.
Octavious Polk
Melvin Gaskins, M.D.
Duane Smoot, M.D.
Location, Hours, Appointments
Howard University Cancer Center
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW, Suite 220
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 806-7697
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Appointments: Please call (202) 806-7697
Contributions to the Cancer Center: Please call (202) 806-5700
