Cancer Types & Treatments

Medical oncologist Christine Bestvina, MD, and patient in exam room

Cancer Care Services

University of Chicago Medicine cancer experts treat the full range of cancer types, from common to rare cancers. Our team is highly experienced in diagnosing specific cancer subtypes, which helps us tailor treatment for each patient.

What We Treat

We treat the following cancers, plus others not listed:

Cancer Treatments

Our collaborative teams of cancer experts offer medical, surgical and radiation therapy options not widely available, including breakthrough immunotherapies and new surgical approaches that minimize scarring and reduce recovery times.

Request an Appointment for Cancer Care

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-855-702-8222 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a patient for cancer care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282.

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Where You Start Your Cancer Journey Matters

We're ready to answer all your questions and concerns about your cancer care. At UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, you'll receive personalized, compassionate care from teams of world-renowned physicians who specialize in your type of cancer.

Video Transcript

[MUSIC PLAYING] The day you are diagnosed with cancer, your world stops. Countless questions come up, like who has the best doctors? Are they experts in my type of cancer? Do they offer the latest treatments or will I have to travel far?

Where you start your cancer journey matters. As an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, UChicago Medicine is ready to answer all your questions and concerns. From common to rare diagnoses, you'll receive personalized, compassionate care from teams of World-renowned physicians who specialize in your type of cancer backed by pioneering research and access to clinical trials of promising new treatments.

By choosing UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, you will be treated at a place that has extensive experience, advanced care options, and the best possible outcomes. With our network of convenient locations throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, you can find that care close to home. We're also building Illinois' first and only stand alone cancer care and research pavilion. A 575,000 square foot facility that will shape the future of cancer care in the Chicagoland area and beyond.

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