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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
901.595.4055
www.stjude.org

University of Tennessee Cancer Institute
Memphis, Tennessee
877.988.DOCS (3627)
www.utcancer.org

Adult Oncology Services

Introduction

At the University of Tennessee Cancer Institute, basic science research and clinical trials, as well as the best-known care for patients, occur seamlessly and in one place. For patients, it is a one-stop clinic. For physicians, it's an opportunity to work closely with specialists to give patients the utmost care and to find new treatments. University of Tennessee Cancer Institute has seven full-service clinics throughout the Mid-South in order to better serve this region's adult cancer patients.

University of Tennessee Cancer Institute is a member of the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). This membership allows physicians at UTCI participate in and develop research studies for all types of cancers.

General Information

Clinical & Research Information

Special Expertise

Blood and Marrow Transplant Center

The UT Blood and Marrow Transplant Center offers patients state-of-the-art facilities for cell therapies in the treatment of cancer and blood or bone marrow disorders in adults.

Patient care and education is provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes not only the specially trained physicians but also dedicated transplant coordinators, a financial counselor, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, an apheresis nurse, and clinical pharmacists. Spiritual support and a translation service are also available.

Acute outpatient care is provided at the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinic at Methodist University Hospital adjacent to the University of Tennessee Cancer Institute. The program currently emphasizes outpatient care whenever possible. For those who live out of town, guest rooms are available adjacent to the outpatient clinic.

Inpatient care is provided in the Oncology Special Care Unit, a specially-designed ward in the cancer center at Methodist University Hospital, with staff trained to care for the transplant patients.

Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Clinic

The Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Clinic allows for patients with these cancers to receive a comprehensive evaluation. A group of surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, speech therapists, and other professionals who specialize in taking care of these patients are present in the clinic for the patients' appointments. UT Cancer Institute utilizes this multidisciplinary team approach to determine and execute the best treatment options for head and neck cancer patients.

Statistics

Percent of adults treated in each age range:

Fiscal Year 2005

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