IU Health Simon Cancer Center

Name :

IU Health Simon Cancer Center

Address  :

1030 W Michigan St

Town  :

Indianapolis

State  :

Indiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

46202

Phone  :

8886004822

Web URL  :

IU Health Simon Cancer Center
Specialization
  • Bone marrow
  • Cancer Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunology
Facilities

Speciality Type :

  • Single Speciality : Cancer
  • Chemotherapy

Advance Facility

  • Medicine Facility

Description

When you need cancer treatment you want leadingedge care options and the latest advances in cancer research At IU Health Simon Cancer Center we offer the most advanced care in modern and comfortable facilities

We partner with Indiana University School of Medicine to offer patients in Indiana and beyond access to leadingedge cancer care

Yoursquoll have an entire team of experts working with you Together our goal is to find the very best way to support you and treat your type of cancer

About IU Health Simon Cancer Center
The IU Health Simon Cancer Center is located in the heart of Indianapolis Our researchers offer worldclass stateoftheart programs in cancer research These programs meet rigorous criteria set by the National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute has designated our center as a comprehensive cancer center We are Indianas only NCIdesignated comprehensive cancer center To achieve that recognition we are committed to developing research programs faculty and facilities The goal of this work will lead to better approaches to prevention diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Our cancer center wants to improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer Our cancer care program excels at caring for all patient needs ndash from prevention to survivorship and endoflife care For these efforts the IU Health Simon Cancer Center is also accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer


History

Established in 1992 the IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center is a partnership between the IU School of Medicine and IU Health The current name was adopted in 2006 to reflect the philanthropic support of the Melvin and Bren Simon family
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