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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Diagnosis of cancer is a life changing event.That’s the moment when patients and their loved ones have to make decisions in brief. Because they don’t have a time for second thought. It’s a miserable condition for them where patient has to decide where do I go for treatment? How much treatment and travel expenses are required? Which cancer hospital is the best hospital in town that can cure me from this disease? How my disease will respond the treatment. Well, MD Anderson has got you covered. Cancer patients from all over the world come here for their treatment and get cured. If you are an unfortunate cancer patient and want to have all-inclusive cancer care services then MD Anderson Cancer Center is the right place for you. 

It is one of the largest Cancer Care Centers in the world that is exclusively devoted for cancer patient care,education and prevention. It’s NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and also received an award of “Best Hospitals National Cancer 2018-19”.Their aim is to eliminate cancer in Texas, and nation with its various outstanding programs. For that reason they are located everywhere in Texas whether you are seeking treatment or visiting the loved one.

MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Approach

MD Anderson center has led ways to new cancer treatments with their research. They tailor advanced therapies, radiation approach and minimally invasive surgical treatments to help patient’s body fight the cancer. Before they begin treatment after cancer diagnosis they carefully address your needs and ensure best possible advanced care to give you a better and healthy life. Their medical team consists of case manager, best cancer doctors, dieticians, physical therapists and licensed social workers always ready to help patients, and their family members to cope with cancer. For international referrals, they work closely with physicians outside U.S to make the travelling and treatment process easier. They have associations with large network of hospitals across the globe.

Available treatment options at MD Anderson include:

• Car T-Cell Therapy

• Immunotherapy

• Radiation Therapy

• Brachytherapy

• Proton Therapy

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

• Stem Cell Transplantation

• Chemotherapy

• Angiogenesis Inhibitors

• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal chemotherapy

• Targeted Therapy

• Ablation Therapy

• Breast Reconstruction

• Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

• Complementary & Integrative Medicine Palliative Care (Supportive Treatment)

Services and Amenities of MD Anderson Cancer Center 

Keeping in mind the necessities of cancer patients they offer wide range of amenities and services that include banking and cashier services, dining services, flower and gift shops, outpatient pharmacies, beauty shop, language assistance center, web, telephone and television etc and much more.

 Things to Carry While Traveling 

 Carry comfortable clothing and shoes according to weather conditions of the country you are traveling. Along with this, consider bringing small notebook, mobile device, snacks, water etc with you.

 

Travel, Insurance & Financial Assistance

They have got diversified health plans and insurance coverage for all the patients enrolled in HMO , PPO or POS care plan. Moreover, their specialists are always committed to help you throughout with financial assistance.This way you can avoid getting unexpected bills before or after screening and treatment process.

Their services don’t end here , they also arrange domestic and international travel to and from Houston depending on the treatment plan. MD Anderson Patient Travel service offers discount with some airlines, hotels and ground transportation.

 Follow-Up Care

After getting treated from here, regular follow-up care is necessary. MD Anderson has appropriate tools to help both patient and doctor to entail follow-up.

 

How to Get Appointment And Pay Bills

They give priority to patient convenience that’s why provided them with number of payment methods according to their ease. You can pay bill online through MyChart, U.S. Mail at respective mailing address. In addition to this you can also send payments through Visa, Credit Card, MasterCard, American Express etc.

Register yourself through Global Patient Transfer by completing the queries and get treatment from them for successful recovery.