UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer Patient Care

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Helpful Resources for Your Cancer Journey

At the University of Chicago Medicine, everyone on our cancer team is focused on providing comprehensive, compassionate care — helping you to get well while offering support and assistance throughout your cancer journey.

Our cancer intake coordinators and patient navigators coordinate appointments, including second opinions for patients in the Chicago area and beyond. We offer supportive oncology care, from cancer nutrition and mental health services, to social work and smoking cessation programs, at our main location in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, as well as in Harvey at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital. 

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Planning Your Care

Information and patient guides to help you through your cancer journey.

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Second Opinions for Cancer Care

We welcome patients seeking second opinions for cancer care, and offer both on-site and remote second opinions.

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Guidance & Support

We offer a range of services to support you and your family during and after your cancer treatment.

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Cancer Locations & Directions

Our adult and pediatric cancer experts provide care on our main campus in Hyde Park, as well as at several locations throughout Chicagoland.

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Assess Your Risk for Cancer

We offer comprehensive cancer risk and prevention services, including genetic testing and counseling, and tailored risk reduction plans.

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Participate in a Clinical Trial

As a lead site for the Clinical Trials Network, we have more than 300 open therapeutic trials and enroll more than 1,000 patients each year.

Convenient Locations for Cancer Care

Request an Appointment for Cancer Care

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-855-702-8222 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a patient for cancer care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282. 

 
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Where You Start Your Cancer Journey Matters

We're ready to answer all your questions and concerns about your cancer care. At UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, you'll receive personalized, compassionate care from teams of world-renowned physicians who specialize in your type of cancer.