Dr. Sayuri Cheruvu is an oncologist at Michiana Hematology Oncology (MHO) located in South Bend. With a dedication to providing compassionate care, Dr. Cheruvu has been serving the South Bend community for the past 5 years.

Prior to joining MHO, Dr. Cheruvu embarked on a unique journey as a locum oncologist, undertaking long-term assignments in Guam and Alaska, where she honed her skills and broadened her experience in the field of oncology.

Born in Japan to Indian parents, Dr. Cheruvu's multicultural background is reflected not only in her personal life but also in her professional approach. Her first name, Sayuri, carries the essence of her Japanese connection. Her family relocated to India during her childhood, where she pursued her medical education.

Dr. Cheruvu completed her medical school training in India before moving to the United States to further her career. She completed her residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, followed by a fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, where she specialized in oncology.

Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Cheruvu finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. She embraces a balanced lifestyle and enjoys indulging in hobbies such as sewing, traveling, and practicing yoga, which help her unwind and rejuvenate.

Dr. Cheruvu feels blessed to be an oncologist and appreciates the perspective on life that she gains from it.

Stephanie Cohen, MS, CGC, LGC, is a board-certified and licensed genetic counselor in the Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment Program at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned her MS degree in Genetic Counseling at the University of Michigan. Ms. Cohen developed a stand-alone cancer genetics program that now includes three full-time genetic counselors and a genetic counseling assistant. She has been working to improve access to cancer genetic services by implementing a collaborative process, utilizing a network of genetic counselor extenders throughout the Ascension St. Vincent Health system across the state of Indiana.

She is active in training genetic counseling students by serving as a clinical supervisor and research advisor. She is chair of the Research, Quality and Outcomes Committee of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and is a Section Editor for the Journal of Genetic Counseling. She has multiple publications in the field of cancer genetics and genetic counseling service delivery.

Melody Littrell has worked for the Deaconess Health System for nearly 30 years in various areas of the oncology service line. The last twelve years has been focused on program development and multidisciplinary care delivery models; specifically in the gynecologic and breast surgical oncology specialties. Currently, as the Oncology Operations Administrator, Melody is focused on a systemness approach to comprehensive cancer care across the 51-county service area that Deaconess Health System serves. With a passion for placing the patient at the center of decision-making, Melody prides herself for being an advocate for high-quality, cost-conscience multidisciplinary care. She is involved in many community coalitions and committees for addressing the needs of cancer patients in the tri-state communities.

Melody and her husband, Jason, reside in Boonville, Indiana and have one daughter and two grandchildren that also live in the community.