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If you are new to the UA Cancer Center or a returning patient, get the information you need for a second opinion, to start your treatment or to learn how our care is unique. For an appointment, call (520) 694-CURE (2873). En Español.

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Ground broken in Phoenix

Ground was officially broken on the new University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center/Dignity Health outpatient facility in downtown Phoenix.

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Helping the whole patient

Karen Weihs, MD, is among the researchers attempting to identify patients who exhibit depressive symptoms in order to help them successfully fight cancer on every level — physically and emotionally.

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Solving new problems

The good news: far more people are surviving cancer. However, this increase in survivorship has created a new set of medical problems that researchers such as Abraham Jacob, MD, are attempting to resolve.

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Events

Mon, 05/27/2013 - 9:00am - 12:30pm
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 12:45pm - 5:00pm
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mon, 05/27/2013 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

News

DOD award helps advance detection of bombs, breast cancer

A Cancer Center researcher is on a UA engineering team combining the advantages of high-contrast microwave imaging being developed for breast cancer detection with high-resolution ultrasound imaging to detect improvised explosive devices, also known as IEDs.

Tucson Mayor proclaims May Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild has proclaimed May as Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and encourages residents to protect their skin - all year long.

UACC offers team approach to people with high genetic risk

For people who have a strong family history of cancer, our multi-specialty team at the University of Arizona Cancer Center can assess cancer risk, determine if genetic testing is appropriate, interpret testing results, and counsel regarding the options for cancer risk management.

May is National Cancer Research Month

In 2007, the United States Congress declared May National Cancer Research Month. Learn more about cancer research at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.