Their causes are different, and treatments are complex and specific. Specialization ensures patients receive the most advanced care possible.
As we get better at treating cancer, more people need support moving from cancer patient to cancer survivor. While our nurse navigators guide patients through the details of cancer care, our psychological support team helps them cope with the emotional issues of a cancer diagnosis. Our palliative care team has been recognized nationally for excellent care – not just for end-of-life issues, but for providing comprehensive support for people with serious illnesses. Many more resources are available through our Jeffrey C. Siegel Quality of Life Center. At the Clinical Cancer Center, we are committed to our patients’ quality of life with a plethora of survivor-directed resources. (See page 20 for more on cancer survivorship.)
One of the biggest challenges of the coming years will be making sure patient care keeps up with the pace of progress. At Froedtert & The Medical College, we’re aware that a diagnosis of cancer has a huge personal impact. We are ahead of the curve and prepared for the future.
One of the exciting developments at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin is the creation of a 1,400 square foot tissue bank – which will directly influence research and future treatment options available to our patients. See page 14 for more details.
Here and Now
Cancer is a serious illness; yet cancer medicine has made incredible progress in just the last few years. At Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, our focus is on translating progress into clinical care, so that every cancer patient has access to the most effective treatment available.
Innovative therapies, focused expertise, multidisciplinary teams and an emphasis on the whole person. Cancer experts working together to deliver the best care possible, with a commitment to making the best care even better. It’s defining the future of cancer care – and it’s what we offer our patients here and now at the Clinical Cancer Center.
Mary Horowitz, MD, MS, is an internationally respected authority on blood and marrow transplantation. She is also chief scientific director of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research. Dr. Horowitz is chief of Hematology and Oncology, and holds the Robert A. Uihlein, Jr. Chair in Hematologic Research at The Medical College of Wisconsin. She practices at the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center.
In Good Company
Recognized Among 70 Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs
In January 2012, Becker’s Hospital Review, a publication of ASC Communications, named Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin among “70 Hospitals with Great Oncology Programs.” To be recognized, hospitals must be on the cutting edge of cancer treatment, prevention and research. They must also demonstrate continual innovation in treatments and services, patient-centered care, and achievement of clinical milestones and groundbreaking discoveries. The 70 hospitals chosen have been recognized for excellence in oncology by reputable health care rating resources, including U.S. News & World Report, the National Cancer Institute and others. Froedtert & The Medical College are in good company: other cancer facilities recognized by Becker’s include the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston), the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston) and Johns Hopkins Medicine (Baltimore).
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