The Department of Surgical Oncology provides screening, surgical treatment, and coordination of care for cancer patients with solid tumors. Our Oncologists provide comprehensive diagnostic and specialized surgical treatment choices for our patient's diagnosed with solid tumor disorders. Clinical areas of expertise include, though are not limited to, tumors of the head and neck, breast, liver, gastrointestinal tract, melanoma, sarcoma and complex surgical procedures for cancer. This includes planned multidisciplinary treatment tailored to the individual patient. Expert surgical care is a standard including such specialized procedures as isolated limb and abdominal perfusions.
Our Services
Sarcoma and melanoma - excision/resection, sentinel node biopsies, limb perfusion, and clinical trials as well as state-of-the-art full body mole mapping for skin cancer.
Breast diseases and breast cancer - image-directed (ultrasound and/or mammogram) minimally-invasive biopsy, lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy, MammoSite implant to minimize radiation, mastectomy and breast reconstruction (in conjunction with Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery).
Colon, Liver, Pancreatic and Gastro esophageal cancers – leading edge multidisciplinary care and advanced procedures including abdominal perfusion and arterial infusion catheters for these cancers.
Location and Hours of Operation
The Oncology Center is located in the Outpatient Care Center (OCC-North) Suite 1E. The Oncology Center is open from 8:30 am - 7:00 pm (Monday); 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Tuesday-Friday).
Oncology Center 1801 W. Taylor Street, Suite 1E Chicago, Illinois 60612 Directions and Parking
Oncology Center
It is here that we screen for cancer and conduct an initial examination and work-up for staging of the disease and plan the patient’s treatment strategy. Minor surgeries and procedures, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and follow-up examinations are performed in this ambulatory care setting. The Surgical Oncology Clinic is staffed by a team of Surgical Oncologists and registered nurses who are certified in oncology nursing (O.C.N.)
Patients who require an inpatient stay at the University of Illinois Medical Center Hospital are cared for on a wing that provides nurses that specialize in the care of cancer patients.
For appointments or for more information, please call (312) 355-1625
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