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Celebrating nearly seven decades of Making Cancer History®, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston on the
sprawling campus of the Texas Medical Center. It is one of the world’s most
respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research,
education and prevention.
MD Anderson Cancer Center was created by the Texas Legislature in 1941 as
a component of The University of Texas System. The faculty numbers almost
1,500,
both M.D.s and Ph.D.s. The institution is one of the nation’s original three
Comprehensive Cancer Centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971
and is one of 40 Comprehensive Cancer Centers today.
For six of the past eight years, MD Anderson has ranked number one in
cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals," a survey published annually in
U.S. News & World Report.
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Patient Care
 Since
1944, almost 800,000 patients have turned to MD Anderson for cancer care
in the form of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy or
combinations of these and other treatments. This multidisciplinary approach
to treating cancer was pioneered at
MD Anderson. Because they focus only
on cancer, experts here are renowned for their ability to treat all types of
cancer, including rare or uncommon diseases.
This year, more than 96,000 persons with cancer will receive care at
MD
Anderson, and over one-third of them will be new patients. Many of these patients come from outside Texas seeking the
research-based care that has made MD Anderson so widely respected. More
than 11,000
patients participated in therapeutic clinical research exploring novel
treatments, the largest such program in the nation.
MD Anderson holds accreditation from the Joint Commission. Our nursing
program holds Magnet Nursing Services Recognition status from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center.
Click Here for more information on becoming a patient at MD Anderson
Cancer Center.
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Research
 At
MD Anderson, important scientific knowledge gained in the laboratory is
rapidly translated into clinical care. In FY09, the institution spent more
than $510 million in research, an increase of approximately 49% in
the last five years. MD Anderson now ranks first in the number of grants
awarded and total amount of grants given by the National Cancer Institute.
MD Anderson holds 12 NCI Specialized Programs of Research Excellence
(SPORE) grants. The research program
is considered one of the most productive efforts in the world aimed solely
at cancer.
The Red and Charline
McCombs Institute for the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer is
composed of seven centers focused on genomics, proteomics,
screening, diagnostic imaging, proton therapy and drug development. Located on the 116-acre
University of Texas Research Park about 1.5 miles south of the main campus,
the McCombs Institute houses approximately 25 percent of M. D. Anderson’s
research activities.
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Education
 More
than 6,350 students take part in educational programs each year, which
includes physicians, scientists, nurses and many health professionals. MD
Anderson offers bachelor’s degrees in seven allied health disciplines.
In addition, clinical residents and fellows come to MD
Anderson each year to receive specialized training in the investigation and
treatment of cancer. MD Anderson
in collaboration with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston awards M.S.
and Ph.D. degrees at the UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
More than 1,120 research fellows are being trained in MD Anderson’s
laboratories and clinics.
Thousands more participate in continuing education and distance learning
opportunities sponsored by MD Anderson, sharing knowledge around the
globe. Likewise, MD Anderson provides public education programs to teach
healthy individuals about cancer symptoms and risk factors, and how to make
critical health care decisions when necessary.
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Prevention
 Recognizing
that, ultimately, prevention is the best way to eliminate the threat of
cancer, MD Anderson has initiated a multifaceted effort. Expanded research
efforts in epidemiology and behavioral sciences complement achievements made
in the clinical cancer prevention arena. Laboratory activities support
developmental and practical applications of cancer prevention. A new
research program focuses attention on disparities in prevention and care
among ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations. The Cancer
Prevention Center provides comprehensive cancer screening services,
including cancer risk assessment, screening exams based on age and gender,
personalized risk-reduction strategies, genetic testing, chemoprevention,
tobacco cessation and nutrition counseling.
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Human Resources
MD Anderson employs more than
17,000 people and enjoys a volunteer workforce of more than 1,300 volunteers
who provide more than 200,000 hours of service each year. Faculty, staff and
volunteers are dedicated to the core values of Caring, Integrity and
Discovery. Together, they work toward fulfilling the MD Anderson mission
of eliminating cancer as a major health threat.
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Facilities
The size of the institution has increased about 50
percent in the last five years. The physical plant includes in-patient
facilities with 571 beds, research buildings, outpatient clinic
buildings, faculty administrative buildings and a patient-family hotel.
For more information about MD Anderson, visit askMDAnderson at
www.mdanderson.org/ask or call
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