Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Address:Emory Winship Cancer Institute 1365-C Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, georgia USA - United States of America, 30322
Email:
Phone: (404) 778-1900, 1-888-WINSHIP (1-888-946-7447)
Website: http://cancer.emory.edu/
Services:

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University started to function in year 1930, and it was considered at that time, the first center providing advanced care for cancer patient in the area.

Today the Cancer Institute is one of the most important cancer center a leader in seeking new way to defeat cancer.

In 1951, the Winship Institute is considered one of the best in the nation and begins developing cancer research and treatment programs.

In 2009, for the first time in Georgia, Winship is the cancer institute that uses the newest and the faster radiation system called RapidArc which reduces the treatment time of prostate cancer, lung, mesothelioma cancer, neck cancer and brain tumors.

Also in 2009 the institute department “Radiation Oncology” is named in the top five Radiation Therapy Centers, by the Imaging Technology News. In the same year the cancer center is designated Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Institute of Cancer.

For cancer patients, Winship Cancer Institute represents the best place to get the latest drug treatment, the latest radiation therapies and chemotherapies. The institute is also focusing on the cancer care program and it is also developing specific programs for the patients and their families. Clinical trials have a very important role in the developing of the institute treatment methods. Specialists around the world are practicing at the Winship Institute and serve cancer patients every year.