Cancer
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Cancer Care Network was established by the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and UAB Medicine to enhance cancer services in the region by joining forces with community cancer centers to pursue high quality patient outcomes, improved access to early cancer detection and treatment, and optimal patient satisfaction at a local level.
The UAB Cancer Care Network is an affiliation program with hospitals in Alabama and Georgia that emphasizes collaboration between UAB and community physicians on evidence based guidelines for cancer treatment to patients in the local communities.
Benefits of the UAB Cancer Care Network to Patients
- Local physicians and UAB physicians working together as a team to provide the highest quality of care
- Consultation, screening and information on the latest clinical trials available
- Efficient referral services for high acuity patients who need the specialized services of a Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Enhanced access to care prevention, early detection, education, and screenings
View the full list of UAB Cancer Care Network Affiliates
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