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MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States
MD Anderson is an institution focused on cancer care, research and education. Its International Center explains contact and preparation processes for patients traveling from outside the United States.
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
- Established
- Founded in 1941
- Name and history
- The institution is named for Monroe Dunaway Anderson, a Tennessee banker and philanthropist rather than a physician. His foundation supported the creation of the cancer center.
- Current ranking and recognition
- MD Anderson's current website states that U.S. News & World Report ranks it No. 1 in cancer care.MD Anderson Facts & History
REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALTIES
- Multidisciplinary care for complex cancers
- Hematologic malignancies and solid tumors
- Cancer prevention, screening and survivorship
RESEARCH FOCUS
- Translational research and drug development
- Immunotherapy, precision oncology and genomics
- Clinical trials and cancer prevention research
PUBLICLY DESCRIBED AREAS
- Cancer-focused care
- Cancer research and clinical trial information
- Multidisciplinary cancer services
PATIENT SERVICE INFORMATION
- International patient representatives and language support
- Medical record and first-visit preparation
- Visa, travel, lodging and campus navigation information
Important notice
Content is compiled from public information for reference only. It does not represent a partnership and does not constitute medical advice or an institutional recommendation.