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

University of Tennessee Health Science Center/The West Clinic
Memphis, Tennessee
901.683.0055
www.westclinic.com

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 six 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, UTHSC/TWC surgeons and physicians meet regularly to enhance multidisciplinary care for patients. These conferences include: Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Conference Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Cancer Conference Multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Conference Multidisciplinary Malignant Hematology Conference Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Conference Multidisciplinary Cutaneous Cancer Conference Multidisciplinary Gynecological Cancer Conference

General Information

Information & Referrals	800.683.0055, extension 1214
Facility Description	UTHSC/TWC has six clinics throughout the Mid-South region where outpatient services are conducted. Patients may contact any of the clinics to schedule an appointment. Clinics: Humphreys – 901.683.0055 Midtown – 901.322.0251 Brighton – 901.475.0678 Corinth – 662.286.3964 Desoto – 662.349.9556
Lodging	Medical Area: The Hope Lodge 718 Union Avenue 901.524.5500 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	Erich Mounce
Chief Medical Officer	Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP
Chief, Division of Hematology & Oncology	Lee Schwartzberg, MD, FACP
Cooperative Group Membership	Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
Cooperative Group Activities	Participation in multiple SWOG committees
Community Research Group Membership	ACORN Research network
Average Number of Oncology Clinical Trials	40
Adult Clinical Trial Coordinator	Tracy Stewart 901.683.0055

Special Expertise

Blood and Marrow Transplant Center

The 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 West Clinic near Methodist University Hospital. The program currently emphasizes outpatient care whenever possible. For those who live out of town, guest rooms are available at The Hope Lodge for no charge.

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. UTHSC/TWC utilizes this multidisciplinary team approach to determine and execute the best treatment options for head and neck cancer patients.

Comprehensive Breast Cancer clinic

UTHSC/TWC has a cadre of breast specialists in medical, surgical and radiation oncology who prospectively and proactively meet together to determine the full spectrum of treatment for newly diagnosed patients. A strong research focus assures that patients will have access to the latest promising therapies. Patient convenience is emphasized, with abnormal mammograms resulting in biopsies often on the same day as detection. Navigators ensure rapid access to specialists including genetic counselors and plastic surgeons to minimize wait time and anxiety.

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