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Adult Oncology Services

Introduction

At the University of Tennessee Health Science Center/The West Clinic (UTHSC/TWC, 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 UTHSC/TWC has seven full-service clinics throughout the Mid-South in order to better serve this region's adult cancer patients.

University of Tennessee Cancer Center/The West Clinic is a member of the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) and ACORN Research network. These memberships allow our physicians to participate in and develop research studies for all types of cancers.

Special Expertise

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Blood Disorders
  • Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Breast Cancer
  • Central Nervous System Cancers
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Endometrial Cancers
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphomas
  • Melanoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Ovarian Cancers
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Sarcoma
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Hemophilia
  • Hemoglobnopathies
  • Coagulation Disorders
  • Cancer Genetics

Additionally, UT surgeons and physicians meet weekly to enhance multidisciplinary care for patients. These conferences include:

  • Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Cancer Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancer Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Conference
  • Multidisciplinary Malignant Hematology Conference

General Information

Information & Referrals

877.988.DOCS
901.722.DOCS

Location

Memphis, TN

Facility Description

UTCI has seven clinics throughout the Mid-South region where outpatient services are conducted. Patients may contact any of the clinics to schedule an appointment.

Clinics:

  • Medical Center – 901.725.1785 or 866.448.2224
  • East Memphis – 901.684.2400 or 800.484.9856
  • Bartlett, TN - or 800.494.9856
  • Somerville, TN - 901.516.4099 or 800.494.9856
  • Grenada, MS - 662.294.9101 or 866.448.2224
  • Southaven, MS - 662.349.2442 or 866.448.2224
  • Forrest City, AR - 866.448.2224
  • Regional Medical Center - 901.545.7100

Lodging

Nearby Hotels

Medical Area:

  • Hampton Inn Medical Center
    1180 Union Ave.
    901.276.1175
  • Ramada Inn Midtown
    1837 Union Ave.
    901.278.4100
  • The Peabody
    149 Union Ave.
    901.529.4000

 

East Memphis

  • Holiday Inn Memphis East
    5795 Poplar Ave.
    901.682.7881
  • Comfort Inn East
    5877 Poplar Ave.
    901.767.6300
  • Amerisuites East Memphis
    1220 Primacy Pkwy.
    901.680.9700

Clinical & Research Information

CEO

Phillip A. Sydow

Chief Medical Officer

Furhan Yunus, MD, FACP

Interim Chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology

Furhan Yunus, MD, FACP

Cooperative Group Membership

Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)

Cooperative Group Activities

Participation in multiple SWOG committees

Average Number of Oncology Clinical Trials

30

Adult Clinical Trial Coordinator

Steve West, Research Manager
901.722.0581

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:

Age Range

18-30

31-50

51-70

71+

Percent Treated

5.9%

23.7%

38.6%

31.7%

Fiscal Year 2005