Reimagining the Continuum of Cancer Care
The University of Texas at Austin Cancer Research Center is rethinking the full range of cancer care, from prevention to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care — all with a focus on the patient’s needs, values and preferences.
Areas of Focus
Decades of research and working with cancer survivors has given care providers an understanding of big challenges faced by cancer patients: chronic pain, loss of fertility, emotional distress, family instability, career impact and long-term financial hardships.
The cancer research center is developing a new model for cancer detection, prevention, treatment, survivorship, education and research that ensures that everyone, regardless of income, education, neighborhood or background, has access to high-quality care when they need it.
The cancer research center aims to provide integrated, whole-person care across the continuum of cancer care through coordinated support teams, including professionals in mental health, social work, palliative care, nutrition, financial services, cancer care and care management that address patients’ unique need and deliver individualized care plans.