Ajaz M. Khan, MD, MBA, CPE | Medical Oncologist

Evan Pisick, M.D., is a medical oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America [CTCA]). He is board certified in medical oncology and hematology. He believes it's important for cancer patients and their loved ones to learn as much as they can about the disease. Dr. Pisick talks with his patients about their diagnosis and treatment and encourages them to ask questions. Dr. Pisick has researched and written extensively on small cell and non-small lung cancer, as well as malignant mesothelioma.

Barbara Buttin, M.D. is a gynecologic oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America [CTCA]). She is dedicated to caring for patients with gynecologic malignancies, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Patient-focused care is an integral part of improving health outcomes, that's why Dr. Buttin centers her treatment on the individualized needs of the whole patient. She treats all gynecologic cancers using numerous therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Dr. Buttin also incorporates evidence-informed supportive therapies to help combat cancer-related side effects.

Laura Farrington, D.O. is a medical oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America [CTCA]), in Zion, Illinois. As a cancer doctor specializing in a wide range of cancer types, Dr. Farrington's goal is to empower her patients by helping them understand their disease and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their care. "To me, patient-empowered care means choices," she says. "A physician should not just tell patients what to do, but help them decide which path is best for them." In addition to treating cancer, she also takes care of palliative patients' needs, ensuring that, regardless of diagnosis or outcome, they receive the care they need.