Dr. Vance on her inspiration for becoming a physician and her motivation to work with cancer patients:
“In August 1986, Mattie Stinson died at the age of 64 from complications of metastatic colorectal cancer. Mattie was my maternal grandmother. Back then, treatment options were limited for patients with stage IV disease. Today, we have an ever-increasing number of therapies to help patients in the fight of their lives. Why am I motivated to come to work everyday? To help someone else’s Mattie.”
Located At
Length of Tenure with Alabama Oncology
Joined September, 2007
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
Medical Oncology Subspecialty Board, 2007
Hematology Subspecialty Board, 2007
Education
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Internship - Baptist Health System, Birmingham, AL
Residency - Baptist Health System, Birmingham, AL
Fellowship - University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
Accomplishments
Vice President, Alabama Oncology (2020-2024)
Chief Resident, Baptist Health Systems, Birmingham, AL
Co-Chair, Comprehensive Cancer Committee
Physician Liaison, Commission on Cancer
Breast Cancer Steering Committee
Jefferson County Board of Health, 2010-2014
Chair, Jefferson County Board of Health, 2013
Board Member, Jefferson County Medical Society, 2010-2014
Professional Associations
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
Medical Association of Alabama
Jefferson County Medical Society