Andrew J. Cowan, MD  

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Plasma cell disorders
I am a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in treating multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders. In addition to caring for patients at SCCA, I am an active clinical researcher, helping to conduct studies investigating therapies for multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia. I am also a member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center’s Scientific Review Committee, where I examine the feasibility and merit of research protocols. Teaching has always been an important part of my career; as a UW assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology, I enjoy teaching medical students and fellows about hematologic malignancies.

Amyloidosis
Following my residency, I worked at the Amyloidosis Center, an internationally recognized leader in the treatment and research of amyloidosis and related diseases. As part of a multidisciplinary patient care team, I also conducted clinical research in gastrointestinal amyloidosis and the impact of bone marrow amyloid deposits on stem cell transplantation.

Sarah S. Lee, MD  

Specialty: Medical Oncology

Multiple myeloma, other plasma cell disorders
I am a hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with plasma cell disorders. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that live in the bone marrow and help the body fight infection. Sometimes these cells don’t work as they should, developing into cancers such as multiple myeloma.

Before joining SCCA, I completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. My background also includes experience in researching novel therapies for multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and other plasma cell disorders. What drew me to SCCA was the opportunity to participate in clinical research  and to embrace a collaborative approach to medicine. It’s not any single physician taking care of you; there’s a whole team of experts working together to help you navigate the ups and downs of your diagnosis. 

Kerry K. McMillen, MS, RD, CSO, FAND

Kerry McMillen is a registered dietitian who has worked with cancer patients for more than 20 years. She is the manager of SCCA Medical Nutrition Therapy Services, works with patients at all SCCA clinic locations and has a special interest in working with hematopoietic cell transplant patients. Kerry is a fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and is a board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition.