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UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center was one of the first 11 Comprehensive Cancer Centers funded by the National Cancer Institute, and has maintained that designation for more than 30 years. It devotes more than $100 million annually to cancer research.
It is recognized for its basic science cancer research programs, particularly in the areas of immunology, molecular biology, genetics, and virology. The center is staffed by more than 250 physician-scientists. Outpatients are treated at several facilities on the UAB campus, including The Kirklin Clinic, Wallace Tumor Institute, and UAB Highlands. Inpatients are cared for at University Hospital.
In addition to facilities on the UAB campus, patients are seen at the UAB Cancer Center at Acton Road, located at I-459. This state-of-the-art facility offers the expertise of specialists and comprehensive cancer services with the convenience and atmosphere of a private community doctor's office.
The center provides an integrated multidisciplinary approach to modern cancer research and treatment through several clinical areas:
- Hematology / Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Breast Health Clinic
- Head and Neck Clinic
- GI Clinic
- Genitiurinary Cancer Care
- Thoracic Cancer Care
Special services include:
- Clinical Trials
- Prevention Trials
- Immunotherapy
- Use of the implantable drug infusion pump for continuous chemotherapy
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Gene therapy
- Bone marrow transplants
- Drug infusion pumps for continuous chemotherapy
- High-risk clinics
- Robotic care
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Supportive care services, including Courage Companions, one-on-one emotional support pairing patients and caregivers with survivors and caregivers