Dr. Shantae Ladon Lucas MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
445 Biltmore Ave Suite 100 Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Shantae Lucas is an oncologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Lucas specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Lucas manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Shantae Ladon Lucas MD's Practice location
Dr. Shantae Ladon Lucas MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lucas
Recommended Articles
- Aspirin May Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Women with Diabetes
People have taken aspirin for pain for longer than many people realize. Willow bark, whether chewed or taken as a tea, has been used for over two thousand years. Acetylsalicylic acid is the active ingredient in both willow bark and aspirin. It is a common painkiller.Not only is it good against pain,...
- Christmas Comes Early for This Mom with Ovarian Cancer
The holidays are a special time of the year to be with family and to give back to the community. The winter season encompasses many holidays and traditions, and can therefore be a time of year where people from all backgrounds cherish loved ones and take time to reflect.But the holiday season can...
- Treating Breast Cancer
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will be assigned a Multidisciplinary team. This team involves a group of doctors specialized in different fields such as radiologists, surgeon, and oncologists who will get together with you and plan your treatment.The methods of treatment available for...
- Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer
What is chemotherapy?Chemotherapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses medicine to kill the cancer cells. The cancer cells are being damaged and killed so that they will not be able to reproduce and spread. It is usually used if there is a risk that cancer will spread or when it has already...
- Can Multiple Myeloma be Asymptomatic?
Early treatment for persons suffering from multiple myeloma that is asymptomatic may not be beneficial. The initial stages for multiple myeloma do not show symptoms, and this is known as being asymptomatic.The treatment for persons with asymptomatic multiple myeloma should be deferred up to when the...
- What Is Colorectal Cancer?
Cancer of the tissue in the colon or rectum is referred to as colorectal cancer. Cancer arises due to the abnormal growth and division of tissues in one of these organs. The uncontrolled division and growth of the cells in the colon or rectum result in the formation of a tumor. This cancer has a...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles Wayne Bryan M.D.445 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Steven A Limentani MD21 HOSPITAL DR ASHEVILLE NC 28801
- Dr. Wieslawa A. Pekal M.D.445 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Ronald Myron Friedman M.D.445 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Shaun C Donegan MD20 Medical Park Dr Asheville NC 28803
- Dr. Christopher Haekang Chay M.D.445 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801