p r o v i d i n g e x c e l l e n c e i n c a n c e r c a r eAt the <strong>UW</strong>CCC, our goal is toOncology, Hematology and Bonecoordination of care during astaff for the treatment of cancer.2002 Patient Statisticsprovide patients with the bestMarrow Transplant Clinics have allstressful time. In a single location,This location provides convenient<strong>UW</strong>CCC/<strong>UW</strong> Hospital & Clinicscancer treatment available.moved to this new space. Thepatients are seen by a skilled teamaccess for patients from theTotal unique patients 15,512Our team of skilled cancerGynecologic Oncology Clinics andof professionals and access theEast, Northeast, South and(outpatient and inpatient)professionals, work with patientsand families to treat their cancer,control side effects of treatmentand to provide assistance indealing with a diagnosis of cancer.Over the past year, we have madea number of improvements in theenvironment in which we providethis care and have expanded ourcancer care team to meet theneeds of patients and families.New Cancer ClinicsIn Fall 2002, new Cancer Clinicswere opened as part of a newAmbulatory Services addition onthe campus of <strong>UW</strong> Hospital andClinics. Patients now enter theCancer Clinics through a fourstoryatrium, complete withfountain and comfortable spacesfor patients/families. MedicalChemotherapy space is currentlybeing completely renovated tomatch the new environment.The new Ambulatory Servicesaddition includes new outpatientlab and radiology facilities makingthese services more convenient forcancer patients. Also included inthe new space are patientteaching areas as well asconsultation space for the cancercare team to meet with patientsand families. A salon is availablefor wig selection or fitting.New Breast CenterOpened in November 2002,the Breast Center has broughttogether breast-related problemsclinics and breast imaging in onelocation. For patients, thistranslates into betterlatest technology in breast imaging.“From mammography toultrasound to biopsy, this is theplace for women who want thelatest in comprehensive, multidisciplinarybreast care in Wisconsin,”says James Stewart, MD, thecenter’s medical director. “Ourgoal is to make every woman’sexperience as smooth as possible.“New East Clinic-Radiation OncologyCenter OpensA new Radiation Oncology Centeropened in October 2003 at the<strong>UW</strong> <strong>Health</strong>–East Clinic located inthe American Center off Hwy 151,just north of the intersection withI-90/94. This center includes stateof-the-artradiation oncologyequipment and a skilled team ofSoutheast sides of Madison andDane County as well as othercommunities such as Columbus,Beaver Dam, and Portage.Remodeled InpatientCancer UnitThe Inpatient Medical Oncology/Hematology/Bone MarrowTransplant Unit, (B6/6), wascompletely remodeled during2002. These improvementsprovide a home-like environmentthat is much more comfortable forpatients and families. In additionto more inviting spaces, computeraccess is now available forpatients wishing to keep in touchwith family or their work.New cancer cases 3,428Outpatient visits 82,367Inpatient discharges 2,7282002 Clinical TrialsStatisticsNumber of patients enrolledin all clinical trials 864Number of trials openOpen to adults 222Open to adults & children 16Open to children 30TOTAL 268Clinical TrialsInformationFor more information aboutclinical trials at the <strong>UW</strong>CCC,please contact Cancer Connect,1-800-622-8922 or(608) 262-5223.AR 2002-03 • PAGE 7
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