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Mayo Clinic is a world leader in the treatment of patients with all types of diseases. Mayo clinic is especially well known for its programs in cancer, neurologic diseases, cardiac, pulmonary, renal and many other disorders that, in certain forms, are incurable. This gives our trainees unique learning environment in which they can immediately apply acquired knowledge and skills.
The Department of Hematology/Oncology has a number of specialty services composed of professionals dedicated to treating cancer and hematologic diseases and improving the quality of life for patients.
The department includes several subspecialty clinics, including the Breast Clinic, Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, and Chemotherapy and Infusions Center. The Department of Hematology/ Oncology is fully integrated with other medical specialties.
Annually, Mayo Clinic Arizona evaluates thousands of patients with diverse solid tumors and hematological disorders. In addition, Mayo evaluates a significant number of patients with nonmalignant hematologic disorders, including thrombocytosis, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia and anemia. You will play an important role in the care of these patients.
Mayo Clinic actively participates in clinical trials of newer therapies for malignant disorders, including many Phase I and Phase II trials. In addition to intramural protocols, other trials involve cooperative efforts with a variety of groups.
The Division of Hematology/Oncology diagnoses, evaluates and treats patients with malignant diseases (cancers) and hematologic disorders (disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs), including any type of:
- Bleeding disorder (including low platelet levels, or easy bruising or bleeding)
- Blood-related disorder
- Blood and marrow disorder (including leukemia)
- Cancer or malignant disease (rare and common)
- Myeloproliferative disorder (excessive production of blood cells and platelets)
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (ineffective generation of blood cells)
The team is committed to providing the highest quality care to individual patients and families.
Each year, there are more than 250 consultations in palliative care. Patients are diagnosed with more than 200 different types of cancer and receive treatment through the department. Adults with cancer of the colon and rectum, breast, prostate, and lung comprise the largest number of patients.
The department also has unique strengths and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, sarcomas, melanoma, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, hepatoma, biliary cancer, pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine cancers.
Mentors
Our graduate education mentor system is designed to provide you with comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You will be assigned a faculty mentor who will serve as contact persons, introducing you and your family to the Arizona campus and the Mayo Clinic system.
Visiting Professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work at noon and/or morning lectures and participate in hospital rounds. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities.
Advisers
You will be assigned a faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. Your adviser also will serve as a contact point, introducing you and your family to Phoenix/Scottsdale and the Mayo Clinic system.
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