The Scope E-Newsletter
From the Dean's Office
Defining GSM: What Is Your Story?
A New Cancer Institute Will Break Ground in July
Faculty Appreciation
Dr. Baljepally, Dr. Panella and Dr. Rasnake Are Recognized for Excellence
In the Spotlight
Researchers Take First Sub-Nanoscale Images of Huntington's Disease Protein
Medtronic Awards Grant to Study Possible BRONJ Prevention Treatment
Radiology Residents Pass Oral Board Exam; Dr. Hudson and Dr. Bradley Proctor
Dr. Terrell Receives Grant to Examine Nature Versus Nurture in Concussion
Faculty Discuss Hot Topics in the News
Visiting Professor Dr. Park Studies at Regional Forensic Center
Dr. Carlson Receives Prestigious Honor from His Alma Mater
Dr. Zite Wins Blue Ribbon Award
Radiology Residents Attend National Meetings
Dr. Hudson Elected as Exam Regional Advisor
Dr. Craft Provides Leadership on Anesthesiology Exams
Pathology Hosts Visiting Professor Dr. Robert Young
Dr. Burgiss Honored as Fellow in Telemedicine
News
Frontiers Magazine Features Centers of Excellence, Economic Impact
Reporting Hazards, Accidents and Near Misses
Portrait Services Now Available
Continuing Education
Heart, Lung, Vascular Update: Early Registration Ends August 26
Tumor Boards Now Certified for Credit
CME Courses at UTK Focus on EHR and Lean for Healthcare
Inaugural GI Cancer Conference Successful
Scholarly Activity
Residents and Fellows Present at UTGSM Research Days
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A New Cancer Institute Will Break Ground in July
The University of Tennessee Medical Center will break ground in July on a new cancer institute. The new, expanded facility will enhance the delivery of the numerous oncology services added by the medical center in recent years as well as accommodate the sharply rising number of cancer cases. In 2010, the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute had more than 2,000 new cancer diagnoses, an 11 percent increase in new cases. The American Cancer Society projects a 45 percent jump in new cancer cases nationally in the next two decades.
"We are building the largest and most comprehensive facility in the region dedicated exclusively to cancer care," said John Bell, Professor, Surgery's Division of Surgical Oncology and Director of the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute. "The war on cancer continues, every hour of every day, right here in East Tennessee and across the globe. Those at greatest risk for developing cancer, age 65 and older, represent the fastest growing segment of the population. It's imperative that we recognize the impending needs of our community and be prepared to address those needs."
Bell said that while some of the specific details about the facility are still being finalized, construction is expected to begin mid-year. The new cancer institute will be at least 100,000 square feet in size, Bell said. In addition to adding space, the facility will be designed in a way that meets the needs of cancer patients as well as the physicians, nurses and staff treating them. The new Cancer Institute will be built with the guidance of cancer patients and cancer care providers here at the medical center. All outpatient services will be housed in one facility.
Since 2003, the current cancer institute has made expansions in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, the treatment of head and neck cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, brain cancer, lung cancer, urologic cancer and micro-vascular plastic surgery as well as the addition of the CyberKnife.
