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Contact UW Carbone Cancer Center for appointment scheduling, patient referrals and more information:
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The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, the state's only comprehensive cancer center, is recognized throughout the Midwest and the nation as one of the leading innovators in cancer research, quality patient care and active community involvement.
A large component of our comprehensive care involves patient support. The links below discuss the ways we support our patients and families.
Patient Guide
The Cancer Center Patient Guide is intended to help you learn more about receiving care at the UW Carbone Cancer Center.
What to Think About When Newly Diagnosed
- Can You Still Work?
- Finding Reliable Resources
- Navigating Health Insurance
- What's it like to get chemotherapy?
Living with Cancer
- Managing the Guilt That Can Arise After Surviving Cancer
- Finding Reliable Nutrition Resources
- How to Prepare for Surgery and Recover Faster
- Is It Possible to Take a Break From Cancer Treatments?
- Five Questions to Ask at Your First Cancer Appointment
- Ten Tips for Holiday Travel for Cancer Patients
- Coping with Anxiety at the End of Treatment
- Cancer and Relationships: 5 Ways to Keep Things Positive
- How Can I Help Someone Who Has Cancer
- 15 Ways to be Your Own Advocate After Diagnosis
- Tips for Making Tough Cancer Decisions
- What Does a Family Cancer Diagnosis Mean for Me?
- Marriage Increases Survival: What the Studies Mean
- Tips for Making Food More Palatable
- How to Independently Disconnect Certain Chemotherapy Infusions at Home
Support Groups
Patient and Support Services
- Biobanking
- Cancer Connect
- Cancer Pain Program
- Cardiac Complications from Cancer Treatment
- CareWear and Wigs
- Genetic Counseling
- Psychology, Social Work and Spiritual Care Services
- Integrative Health and Cancer Care
- Nutrition Therapy
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Patient Education
- Patient Guide
- Smoking Cessation
- Women's Integrative Sexual Health (WISH) Program