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At M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, our mission is simple – to eliminate cancer. Achieving that goal begins with integrated programs in cancer treatment, clinical trials, education programs and cancer prevention.

To us, people are more than just their cancer symptoms. Compassion – along with innovative cancer treatments, cutting-edge cancer research, comprehensive education and research-based prevention of both common and rare cancers – has earned the gratitude of countless adult and pediatric cancer patients and their families. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center: life-saving, life-changing care, since 1941.

Tuesday, 9/16/2008
Cancer News

Due to Hurricane Ike appointments and surgeries for Sept 14-15 are cancelled -
Due to Hurricane Ike, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center will be closed for outpatient clinic appointments and surgeries, Sunday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept.15. All patient appointments and surgeries are being rescheduled....Read More

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Emergency Alert:
Hurricane Ike

Due to Hurricane Ike, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center will be closed for outpatient clinic appointments and surgeries Monday, Sept. 15.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, we will be open for limited patient appointments, and on Wednesday, Sept. 17, we will be back to full operations.

M. D. Anderson employees should call the 713-792-RING line for further information.

M. D. Anderson’s hospital continues to care for inpatients. Families of hospitalized patients are urged to stay safe and remain at home until normal operations resume.

Personal Medical Information Form for Emergency Preparedness