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The Multidisciplinary Adrenal Cancer Program

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Endocrine Oncology Clinic
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Room 1207, Level 1
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5902

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WE ARE MOVING!
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, the clinic will move to Reception B, Level B1 of the Cancer Center.

Being diagnosed with an uncommon form of cancer can be bewildering. Adrenal cancer and related cancers are rare. They can be difficult to treat and require expert care.

The multidisciplinary Adrenal Cancer Program at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only a few programs in the United States recognized as an international center of excellence for the treatment of adrenal cancer.

The Michigan Difference

The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center multidisciplinary Adrenal Cancer Program brings experts in related fields together to provide coordinated, exceptional patient care. Patients benefit from the experience and expertise of many physicians, n ot just one. Members of the team are leaders in their fields, known nationally and internationally for their expertise in treating adrenal cancer. Team members are also actively engaged in researching this disease.

The team consists of physicians from medical endocrinology, endocrine surgery, radiology, nuclear medicine, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and genetics. Each patient seen in the multidisciplinary clinic has his or her case discussed during a weekly tumor board, allowing our experts to develop an individualized, comprehensive, integrated treatment plan.

The Multidisciplinary Adrenal Cancer Program provides patients:

• access to state-of-the-art standard and investigational therapies
• expertise of the multidisciplinary Endocrine Oncology Tumor Board for consensus treatment recommendations
• rapid reports to primary care and referring physicians
• an opportunity to meet with a dietitian to discuss concerns or special needs
• comprehensive patient education materials
• individual and family support through support groups, social workers and psychiatrists
• access to the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient and Family Support Services program

We also treat patients with endocrine disorders related to a genetic syndrome, including those with multiple endocrine neoplasia (Types I, IIA and IIB), Von Hipple-Lindau disease, neurofibromatosis, and Li-Fraumeni syndrome.

We also offer a A Patient's Guide to Adrenocortical Cancer [pdf]. This handbook is designed for our patients, but is available as a resource to anyone diagnosed with adrenal cancer.

Support for our patients and their families

We understand the stress and confusion a cancer diagnosis can cause. Counseling and emotional support are integral parts of the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our support programs include patient education and support groups, a Symptom Management Clinic and many more. Please take time to visit the For Cancer Center Patients area of this website. We outline the services available to our patients at every point in their care.

Helpful Resources

This can be an anxious time. The following links are to programs which may be able to help:

• Fertility Counseling
• Financial Services
• Patient Billing
• Symptom Management & Supportive Care Program
• PsychOncology Program
• List of Participating Insurance Plans
• Request for Outside Records - Patient Information from Another Organization [pdf]
• The U-M Health System's Guest Assistance Program
• Lodging [Patient and Visitor Accommodations Program]

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