University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Specialties: The UMC Cancer Center provides diagnosis and treatment for patients with cancer tumors of the lungs, chest wall, esophagus, diaphragm and mediastinum including mesothelioma.
Primary location:
UM Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: (800) 865-1125
URL: http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UniversityofMichiganComprehensiveCancerCenter
About the UMC Cancer Center:
Our mission is the conquest of cancer through innovation and collaboration. The U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the only 40 U.S. centers to earn the National Cancer Institute’s “Comprehensive” designation by meeting strict guidelines for:
* Extensive, interactive and innovative clinical and laboratory research;
* Participation in NCI testing of new therapies;
* Significant cancer prevention and control research;
* Provision of patient education, community service and outreach as well as training for health professionals.
The Cancer Center is also a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a consortium of 21 premiere cancer centers formed to develop national guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality and cost-effective cancer care.
The Thoracic Oncology Clinic offers patients:
* review of medical records prior to each appointment to facilitate an efficient and cost-effective visit
* multidisciplinary coordinated clinic care in which additional tests and appropriate consultations are scheduled on the same day whenever possible
* the expertise of the Multidisciplinary Thoracic Tumor Board for consensus treatment decisions
* comprehensive patient education materials
* an opportunity to meet with a health educator or dietitian to discuss concerns or special needs
* access to support groups
* reports to referring physicians within 48 hours of the visit
