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The Sarcoma Clinic is located in the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMCCC) on level B1, Reception C.

Mailing Address:
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Floor B1 SPC: 5946
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5946
Phone: 734-647-8902
Fax: 734-615-4484

NOTE: Most of our appointments are by physician referral. However, if you have any questions about your diagnosis, cancer treatment options and/or are interested in clinical trials, contact Cancer AnswerLine at 1-800-865-1125.

The Referral Process

The process at UMCCC accommodates all patients regardless of how they may be referred. The Center provides as many avenues as possible for the community physician to refer patients for evaluation and/or treatment. With this open referral process, sarcoma patients can be directed to physicians who will provide specialized care. In this way, patients will be treated with standardized protocols by experienced surgeons who are knowledgeable in reconstruction of the involved anatomic areas.

Referring Physicians
The University of Michigan Health System has a service for physicians who want to refer patients here for treatment and/or consultation. Please visit the Info for Physicians web page.

When the Sarcoma Clinic receives outside referrals, patients arrive with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of disease requiring treatment. The patient is then assessed by a specialist. This may include reviewing the results of any outside tests that have already been performed.

If you have any questions about your diagnosis, cancer treatment options and/or are interested in clinical trials, contact Cancer AnswerLine at 1-800-865-1125 or e-mail a nurse.

In some circumstances, a referral received directly by one of the specialists may need to be directed to another physician at Cancer Center who would be more appropriate for the patient's evaluation and treatment. The specialist who will ultimately be responsible for following the patient through all treatments and follow-up is referred to at our institution as the primary physician.

In addition to the outside referral process, the Sarcoma Clinic may consult with patients who are self-referred. In this circumstance, a patient undergoes initial assessment by schedulers (assistants who are familiar with sarcoma management) for assignment to the most appropriate specialist, who will become the primary physician for the patient and the treatment plan.

Multidisciplinary Tumor Board

After each new patient is seen the case is presented at the tumor board. The team of physicians consists of a medical oncologist, orthopedic oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgical pathologist and a radiologist (see tumor board note -- available if you have microsoft word).

The team looks at each patient's xray films and tissue to verify the diagnosis and then discuss what the best plan of care should be. You will then be notified of the plan directly from our staff or by your referring physician.

To make an appointment call 734-647-8902.

You will speak to a clinic coordinator to schedule your appointment. You will be asked to send us information pertaining to your case. Here is a list of general items that we usually require be sent to us before scheduling an appointment:

• Current Medical Records, done outside of U of M including medical history from the time of diagnosis, chemotherapy records
  
• Operative reports
  
• Radiology films, including CT scans (CAT Scans, Bone Scans), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Please send most recent scans within 6 months pertaining to the sarcoma only.
  
• If you had surgery, please send pre-operative films of tumor and post-operative films.
  
• All original Pathology slides and reports
  

The clinic coordinator will give you more specific guidelines of what to send when you call.

Mailing Address:
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Floor B1 SPC: 5946
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5946
Phone: 734-647-8902
Fax: 734-615-4484

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updated 4/08

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University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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