
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in
· Patient Care: M. D. Anderson pioneered this multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer by providing cancer care in the form of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or combinations of these and other treatments.
· Education: More than 5,500 students take part annually in educational programs for physicians, scientists, nurses, and other health professionals.
M. D. Anderson is one of the nation's original three Comprehensive Cancer Centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971 and is one of 41 Comprehensive Cancer Centers today. M. D. Anderson has ranked among the nation's top two cancer hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's "
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General Information and New Patient Referrals |
877.MDA.6789 |
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Office of Physician Relations |
800.252.0502 713.792.2202 Provides assistance with patient referral process and clinical trial search. |
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Location |
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Facility |
The physical plant includes an inpatient pavilion with 520 beds, five research buildings, two outpatient clinic buildings, a faculty office building and a patient-family hotel. From 2005 to the present, the George and Patients receive advanced care in a relaxed environment that doesn't feel like a hospital. The goal is to provide easy access to patient services in a cheerful, uplifting atmosphere in the hope of making cancer treatment less stressful so patients can focus all their energies on recovery. |
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Travel Assistance |
M. D. Anderson has negotiated discounts with airlines, hotels, and ground transportation agencies for patients and their caregivers. Additionally, a full-service, on-site travel agency provides patients with access to these discounts. Patient Travel Services can be reached at 888.848.9992. Also, M. D. Anderson is proud to be a partner with Angel Flight, a national nonprofit charitable organization providing free air transportation to medical patients. Angel Flight's volunteer pilots donate their time, aircraft, and fuel to fly patients for treatment. For more information, call Angel Flight toll free at 877.AIRLIFE (877.247.5433). |
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Lodging |
Various types of lodging are available to M. D. Anderson patients and families. · Apartments-Patients who find they need long-term housing options can choose various furnished and unfurnished apartments in the Texas Medical Center (TMC). · Rotary House-The Rotary House International patient hotel is an M. D. Anderson-owned, Marriott-managed, full-service hotel conveniently located across the street from the · Hotels-The · Hostels-There is a hostel located near the TMC that is open at various times throughout the year. · RV/Trailer Parks -There are RV/Trailer Parks located near the TMC that are readily accessible to M. D. Anderson patients. Additional housing options from churches and community organizations may be available. Contact the Department of Social Work, 713.792.6195, for help in accessing these resources |
Multidisciplinary Teams
Clinicians in all oncologic and supporting specialties work together to plan and implement multimodality therapies. Most patients meet with their treatment team members and receive their ambulatory care in one location. The multidisciplinary care center concept was a driving force in the architectural design of the M. D. Anderson complex.
Multidisciplinary care centers incorporate physical locations and organizational concepts, which were created to provide patient care services for a particular disease site. This organization greatly reduces the time needed for initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and increases convenience for patients.
M. D. Anderson has 26 multidisciplinary care centers that provide integrated cancer care.
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Ambulatory Treatment Center |
713.745.4516 |
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Stem Cell Transplantation Center |
713.745.6969 |
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Brain and Spine Center |
713.792.7728 |
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Nellie B. Connally Breast Center |
713.792.4124 |
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Julie and Ben Rogers Breast Diagnostic Center |
713.792.2702 |
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Cancer Prevention Center |
800.438.6434 |
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Cardiopulmonary Center |
713.792.4015 |
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The Children's Cancer Hospital |
888.543.2435 |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
713.792.6120 |
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Endocrine Center |
713.563.7600 |
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Eye Clinic |
713.792.6523 |
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Gastrointestinal Center |
713.792.4796 |
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Genitourinary Center |
713.745.7020 |
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Gynecologic Oncology Center |
713.792.8340 |
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Head and Neck Center |
713.745.5146 |
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International Cancer Assessment Center |
713.745.0450 |
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Internal Medicine Center |
713.563.4400 |
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Leukemia Center |
713.563.2000 |
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Lymphoma and Myeloma Center |
713.745.5640 |
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Melanoma and Skin Center |
713.563.9716 |
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Orthopedic Center |
713.792.6235 |
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Pain Management Center |
713.792.6070 |
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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine |
713.792.3100 |
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Plastic Surgery Center |
713.792.5291 |
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Proton Therapy Center |
866.632.4782 |
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Radiation Treatment Center |
713.792.3440 |
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Sarcoma Center |
713.563.9701 |
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Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Center |
713.745.6969 |
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Supportive Care Center |
713.792.6072 |
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Thoracic Center |
713.745.5353 |
The goals of M. D. Anderson's Complementary and Integrative Medicine service are:
· to discover
· to distinguish among harmful treatments, beneficial treatments, and treatments that can be safely integrated with conventional treatment
· to encourage communication between patients and providers
· to educate patients and health care providers with current and accurate information
· to promote ongoing professional growth through networking in a setting where complementary medicine and conventional cancer treatments can be examined together
Place...of wellness
More than 75 complementary therapy programs work in concert with mainstream care to manage cancer-related symptoms, relieve stress, and enhance quality of life. Most programs are free and do not require referral, except acupuncture and full body massage, which are provided for a nominal fee and require physician referral. Place ... of wellness is open to anyone touched by cancer, their family members, and caregivers, whether or not they were treated at M. D. Anderson. For more information about Place … of wellness, call 713.794.4700.
Education
· Touch Therapy for Caregivers, Family, Friends, and Loved Ones
· "Chemobrain" - Is it Real?
· Weight Management Class
· Reiki, Healing Touch for Self & Others
· Guest Chef, Nutrition Classes, Herbal Lecture Series
· P.I.K.N.I.C. weekly educational forum
· Living Fully With Cancer - an annual conference that draws patients and caregivers worldwide
Expressive Arts
· Journaling: The Healing Power of Story
· Celebration Singers: Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Choir and Support Group
· Songwriting Workshop: Music Therapy
Meditation & Spirituality
· Centering Prayer, Inner Joy, The Art of Living, The Road Less Traveled: Cancer Path and Spiritual Journey, Tibetan Meditation
Movement
· Awareness Through Movement, Pilates, Chi Kung (Qigong), Tai Chi, Yoga (Hatha and Kundalini), Body Energizer
Relaxation & Stress Management
· Aromatherapy & Self-Massage, Brief Relaxation Massages, Guided Imagery for Healing, Relaxation Exercise, Fatigue & Self-Hypnosis, Self-Hypnosis for Relaxation, Stress Management Techniques
Acupuncture & Massage
· Place … of wellness. For details or for an appointment, call 713.794.4700.
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Clinic |
This clinic helps childhood cancer survivors overcome physical, psychological, and developmental problems that may result from cancer or its treatments. We help anyone who was diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18 and has been out of treatment and cancer-free for at least three years, regardless of the person's current age. For more information, call the |
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Medical Clinic for Cancer Survivors |
Provides care for survivors of adult and childhood malignancies. We collaborate with your primary care physician to implement most follow-up procedures or interventions. For more information, call askMDAnderson at 877-MDA-6789 or 713.563.4400. |
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Life After Cancer Care |
A medical program focusing on potential health problems that may arise from cancer or its treatments. Specialists can anticipate, recognize, and manage these effects, collaborating with you and your primary care physician. Researchers are examining data from our cancer survivor survey of more than 8,000 patients to help build a better understanding of the unique health needs and health profiles of cancer survivors. For more information, call askMDAnderson at 877.MDA.6789. |
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Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinic |
This clinic is focused on the ongoing health and well-being of M. D. Anderson patients who are breast cancer survivors - not just through regular breast cancer screening, but by proactively addressing their medical and psychosocial needs in areas such as osteoporosis, lymphedema and sexuality. For more information, call askMDAnderson at 877.MDA.6789 |
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Beth Sanders |
About 13 percent of women in the |
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Gynecologic Oncology Cancer Survivors Clinic |
The clinic focuses on ongoing health and well-being for gynecologic oncology patients who have completed cancer treatment at M. D. Anderson. In addition to monitoring for signs of cancer recurrence, survivor care includes the identification, prevention, and control of side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. For more information, call the Survivorship Program at 713.745.8720. |
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Thyroid Cancer Survivors Clinic |
The clinic focuses on ongoing health and well-being for thyroid cancer patients who have completed cancer treatment at M. D. Anderson. In addition to monitoring for signs of cancer recurrence, survivor care includes the identification, prevention, and control of side effects associated with cancer and its treatment. For more information, call the Survivorship Program at 713.745.8720. |
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Cardiovascular Prevention in Cancer Survivors Clinic |
The clinic focuses on the heart health of patients who have completed cancer treatment at M. D. Anderson. Care includes risk assessment, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular effects following cancer treatment. For more information, call the Survivorship Program at 713.745.8720. |
Expanded research efforts in epidemiology and behavioral sciences complement achievements made in the clinical cancer prevention arena. Laboratory activities support developmental and practical applications of cancer prevention. A new research program is focusing attention on health disparities in prevention and care among ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations. The Cancer Prevention Center provides comprehensive cancer screening services, including cancer risk assessment, screening exams based on cancer risk, age and gender, personalized risk-reduction strategies, genetic testing, chemoprevention, tobacco cessation, and nutrition counseling.
To determine which services are best for you, call 800.438.6434. Services include:
· Comprehensive cancer screening
· Site-specific cancer screening
· Risk assessment and risk reduction counseling
· Genetic testing and risk counseling
· Chemoprevention
· Nutrition counseling
· Tobacco cessation counseling
· Diagnostic evaluation services
· Undiagnosed Breast Evaluation Clinic: comprehensive clinical and diagnostic evaluation of breast abnormalities, including a lump or other breast changes
· Undiagnosed Dermatology Clinic: diagnostic evaluation of skin abnormalities, including a change in a mole or freckle or other skin changes
Tobacco Cessation
For M. D. Anderson patients, free comprehensive medical treatment for tobacco cessation is offered to all patients who smoke or have recently quit. For more information, call 713.792.QUIT.
For smokers who are not receiving cancer care at M. D. Anderson, there are numerous tobacco-cessation studies available that provide free treatment. Call the Tobacco Research and Treatment Program at 713.792.2265.
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Held on alternating Tuesdays at M. D. Anderson beginning at 7:30 a.m. for uninsured men ages 50-70. Call 713.792.8924 for an appointment. In addition, a mobile prostate screening van provides free prostate cancer screenings in underserved areas in
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Department of Social Work |
People affected by cancer often find this to be a trying time. The Department of Social Work has licensed clinical social workers available to support patients and their families. Call 713.792.6195 for information. |
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Psychiatry |
M. D. Anderson's Psychiatry Service helps patients deal with depression, sleep problems, anxiety, personality changes, problems with memory, family issues, and more. Behavioral techniques include counseling, relaxation and guided imagery, management of pre-existing emotional problems, and medication management for emotional problems. |
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Counseling |
Skilled and professionally trained in counseling, clinical social workers provide short-term counseling free of charge. Individual and family counseling, special programs (e.g., bereavement, relaxation), and help with resources (e.g., lodging, financial support programs) are available. |
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Support Groups |
· Breast Cancer Support Group · Cancer Patients and Families · Caregivers: "I've Got Feelings, Too" · CLIMB: Children's Lives Include Moments of Bravery · Circle of Hope Bereavement Support Group · Endometrial Cancer Support Group · Genitourinary Lunch and Learn · · Lung Cancer Network · Melanoma Patient and Caregivers Support Group · Men Only · Ovarian Cancer Support Group · Pediatric Parents' Support Group · Protective Environment Education Support Group · Sarcoma Discussion Group · Spine Tumor Support Group · Stem Cell Transplant Caregivers Support Group · Well Wives: For Any Woman Whose Husband Has Cancer |
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Supportive |
The Cancer pain treatment pathways have been created by and for M. D. Anderson experts in cancer pain. Phone: 713.792.6072. The Supportive Care Mobile Team conducts assessment and management of all symptoms related to cancer and its treatment in different areas of M. D. Anderson. Phone: 713.404.1275. The Palliative Care Inpatient Unit admits patients with severe symptom distress for stabilization and planning of community-based care or outpatient follow-up. Phone: 713.792.5650. The Section of Cancer Pain Management provides consultation and care of patients experiencing pain related to their cancer. Phone: 713.745.7246. The Postoperative Pain Section uses the latest in epidural and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia techniques for patients experiencing pain after surgery. |
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Palliative/Supportive Service |
The Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit and Consult Team represent the largest cancer rehabilitation program in the nation, with physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists as well as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other health care professionals working together to assess and manage complex rehabilitation problems. Phone: 713.404.4952. |
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Department of Clinical Nutrition
Provides comprehensive nutrition care for patients and cancer-related nutrition education for professionals and the public. Registered, licensed dietitians and dietetic specialists work with M. D. Anderson's medical team to plan and implement nutritional intervention Based on individualized needs.
Services include education, assessment and counseling related to nutrition status prior to and during therapy; management of nutrition-related treatment side effects; management of specialized feeding regimens like tube feedings and total parenteral nutrition support; integrative nutrition therapies; survivorship and cancer risk reduction; nutrition education for patients, families, caregivers, and the general public; and presentations on nutrition and cancer for other healthcare professionals at M. D. Anderson, professional organizations, universities, and in the community.
A dietary evaluation with personalized counseling for cancer risk reduction is available for the general public. Call 713.745.8040.
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Cooperative Group Membership List: |
· National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project · Southwest Oncology Group · Gynecologic Oncology Group · Radiation Therapy Oncology Group · Children's Oncology Group · |
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Average Number of Adult Clinical Trials: |
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Clinical Trials |
M. D. Anderson is a leader in pioneering targeted therapies and developing new drugs to treat cancer.. More than 11,000 patients per year participate in therapeutic clinical research exploring novel treatments, the largest such program in the nation. M. D. Anderson is nationally known for translational research, taking knowledge from the lab to the patient bedside. Investigators are examining genetic, cellular, and novel combination therapies, as well as conducting epidemiologic, behavioral science, quality of life, and complementary medicine research. |
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Clinical Trials in Integrative Oncology |
Researchers are investigating how complementary approaches can affect cancer care and quality of life. About a dozen studies currently are under way. |
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Research |
At M. D. Anderson, important scientific knowledge gained in the laboratory is rapidly translated into clinical care. In 2007, the institution spent more than $444 million in research, an increase of about 70 percent in the previous five years. M. D. Anderson ranks first for the number of grants awarded and total amount of grants given by the National Cancer Institute. M. D. Anderson holds 11 National Cancer Institute Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grants: brain, breast, genitourinary, head and neck, leukemia, lung, melanoma, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and uterine cancers. The research program is considered one of the most productive efforts in the world aimed solely at cancer. |