The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Infobox Hospital
Name = PAGENAME

Location = Houston
State = Texas
Country = United States
HealthCare = Private
Type = Specialist
Speciality = Cancer
Standards =
Emergency = Level I Trauma Center
Affiliation = Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Beds = 512
Founded = 1941
Website = http://mdanderson.org|

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers established by the National Cancer Act of 1971. It is both a degree-granting academic institution and a system of hospitals located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

M. D. Anderson was created by an act of the Texas Legislature in 1941, making it a component of The University of Texas System. Today it is one of 39 Comprehensive Cancer Centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. The cancer center sees more than 84,000 patients per year and employs more than 17,000 people.

For four of the past five years, M. D. Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in the "America's Best Hospitals" survey published in "U.S. News & World Report". A healthy rivalry exists between Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York and M. D. Anderson.

History

The cancer center is named after Monroe Dunaway Anderson, a banker and cotton trader from Jackson, Tennessee. He was a member of a business partnership with his brother-in-law Will Clayton. Their company became the largest cotton company in the world. Anderson feared that, in the event of one of the partners' deaths, the company would lose a large amount of money to estate tax and be forced to dissolve. To avoid this, Anderson created the M.D. Anderson Foundation with an initial sum of $300,000. In 1939 after Anderson's death, the foundation received $19 million.

In 1941 the Texas Legislature had appropriated $500,000 to build a cancer hospital and research center. The Anderson Foundation agreed to match funds with the state if the hospital were located in Houston in the Texas Medical Center (another project of the Anderson Foundation) and named after Anderson.

Using surplus World War II Army barracks, the hospital operated for 10 years from a converted residence and 46 beds leased in a Houston hospital before moving to its current location in 1954.

About the Center

Mission

M. D. Anderson is focused on research on causes, treatments and prevention of cancer, with the stated mission of "Making Cancer History." In 2006 more than 11,000 patients were part of clinical research projects, making it the largest program of its kind in the United States.

tatus

A component of The University of Texas System, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center advertises itself as a nonprofit structure, however recent for-profit agreements have caused some to question the motives of the center and its physicians [http://hcrenewal.blogspot.com/2005/10/m-d-anderson-cancer-center-leases-its.html] [cite web|url=http://hcrenewal.blogspot.com/2005/10/m-d-anderson-cancer-center-leases-its.html |title=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Leases Its Name |accessdate=2007-10-15 |last=Poses |first=Roy |date=2007-10-28] [cite web|url=http://blogs.chron.com/sciguy/archives/2005/10/sunday_night_th.html |title=Sunday night thoughts from Oklahoma |accessdate=2007-10-15 |last=Berger |first=Eric |date=2005-10-23 |publisher=Houston Chronicle ] (see the award winning article "M.D. Anderson private venture raises questions"). [http://www.omnicontests.com/hearst/files/hearst/omnicontests/entry/1343/%7B211E5D22-AEFD-46A8-ADC0-30C3E83BA999%7D.doc] [cite web|url=http://extranet.timesunion.com/hearsthonors/archive/winners_metro_oct05.html |title=HEARST HONORS October 2005 |accessdate=2007-10-15 ]

The cancer center enjoys university status by providing fellowship, internship and residency opportunities to Ph.D.s and medical professionals. Through its School of Health Sciences, the cancer center also offers undergraduate degrees in several allied health fields, including clinical laboratory science, cytogenetic technology, cytotechnology, diagnostic imaging, medical dosimetry, molecular genetic technology and radiation therapy.

Recognition

M. D. Anderson is ranked as the No. 1 cancer hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=America's Best Hospitals 2008: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston | date= | publisher= | url =http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/directory/hospital.php?id=6741945 | work =U.S. News & World Report | pages = | accessdate = 2007-10-15 | language = ] Additionally, the cancer center ranks first in the number of National Cancer Institute grants, and spent more than $440 million on research in 2007. The cancer center also received Magnet Nursing recognition [cite web|url=http://nursecredentialing.org/ancc/magnet/z_facilities.html |title=Magnet Facilities: Health Care Organizations with Magnet-Designated Nursing Services |accessdate=2007-10-15 |date=2006-07-07 |publisher=American Nurses Credentialing Center ] from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Core Values

Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.

We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.

We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.

We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.

Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.

We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.

We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.

By our actions, we create an environment of trust.

Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.

We help each other to identify and solve problems.

We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.

We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.

Clinical leadership

M. D. Anderson has had only three full-time presidents in its history:
*R. Lee Clark, M.D. (1946-1978)
*Charles LeMaistre, M.D. (1978-1996)
*John Mendelsohn, M.D. (1996-Present) [cite web|url=http://www.mdanderson.org/about_mda/mendelsohn/ |title=John Mendelsohn, M.D., President |accessdate=2007-10-15 |publisher=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ]

The provost and executive vice president for academic affairs is Raymond DuBois, M.D., Ph.D. [ cite web|url=http://www.mdanderson.org/about_mda/who_we_are/display.cfm?id=2666e24a-e825-4ee3-b40d25cea9b4d0bb&method=displayfull |title=Executive Leadership |accessdate=2007-10-15 |publisher=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ]

The executive vice president and physician-in-chief is Thomas Burke, M.D. [cite web|url=http://www.mdanderson.org/about_mda/who_we_are/display.cfm?id=537c4706-3eab-4497-a53d926901e23a7a&method=displayfull |title=Thomas Burke, M.D. |accessdate=2007-10-15 |publisher=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ]

The executive vice president for finance is Leon Leach. [ cite web|url=http://www.mdanderson.org/about_mda/MDA_People/display.cfm?id=C3CFCB7F-B482-4FCD-90B2F48AA4FF7FFA&method=displayFull |title=Leon J. Leach |accessdate=2007-10-15 |publisher=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ]

The vice president for clinical research is Maurie Markman, M.D. [cite web|url=http://www2.mdanderson.org/app/clinical/details.cfm?id=145786 |title=Maurie Markman, M.D. |accessdate=2008-01-08 |publisher=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ]

Growth

The cancer center continues to grow, increasing in size by 50% in the past 10 years. The complex now includes a 512-bed inpatient hospital, clinical research building, outpatient clinic buildings, a faculty office building and a patient-family hotel, in addition to many off-site labs for clinical and research use, with many other buildings under construction.

International growth

In 2000 M. D. Anderson officials inaugurated M. D. Anderson International-España [http://www.mdanderson.es/] , its first international affiliation and Spain's first multidisciplinary full-service cancer center. Located in Madrid, the center offers access to many of the clinical trials offered at M. D. Anderson.

M. D. Anderson International-España is a venture between MDA Holding Company, a Spanish investment consortium, and the M. D. Anderson Outreach Corporation, a health care organization created in 1989 to open and expand access to M. D. Anderson's internationally recognized standard of cancer care. Funding was provided by participants in Madrid. [cite news | first=Julie | last=Penne | coauthors= | title=M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Unveils New Facility in Spain | date=2000-07-15 | publisher= | url =http://www.tmc.edu/tmcnews/07_15_00/page_07.html | work =Texas Medical Center NEWS | pages = | accessdate = 2007-10-15 | language = ]

In return for assisting with the development and operation of the Madrid facility, M. D. Anderson Outreach Corporation has a small equity and share in profits. Neither M. D. Anderson Cancer Center nor M. D. Anderson Outreach Corporation has invested any actual dollars in the project.

M. D. Anderson also has two seats on the 10-member board of directors of MDA Holding Company. The two board seats have significant "reserve powers," which mandate that both representatives approve certain decisions such as those related to quality assurance.

In addition to funding M. D. Anderson International-España, MDA Holding Spain, S.A. will develop and market an insurance product that will guarantee treatment at M. D. Anderson International-España and in Houston. The product will target approximately 6 million people in Spain who have private insurance through their employers.

M D Anderson Services Corporation

M. D. Anderson Services Corporation [cite web|url=http://www.utsystem.edu/bor/Archives/Feb04/2-04HACAB.pdf |title=TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR HEALTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Committee Meeting: 2/3/2004 |accessdate=2007-10-15 |date=2004-02-03 |format=PDF |publisher=The University of Texas System ] (formerly M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterOutreach Corporation [cite web|url=http://www.utsystem.edu/BOR/Archives/Aug01/hacmsa.doc |title=HEALTH AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Committee Chairman Oxford |accessdate=2007-10-15 |date=2001-08-09 |format=DOC |publisher=The University of Texas System ] ) was established in 1989 as a not-for-profit corporation to enhance revenues of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center by establishing joint ventures in selected markets, providing additional referrals to the institution, contracting for delivery of inpatient and out-patient management, using existing UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reference laboratory services, and fostering additional philanthropy in distant areas. M. D. Anderson Services Corporation is managed by a board of directors. Three of the directors, one of whom shall be a regent and two of whom shall be administrative officers of The University of Texas System, may be appointed by the Board of Regents.

Facilities

*Main Building
**Clark Clinic
**LeMaistre Clinic
**Love Clinic
**Alkek Hospital
**Lutheran Hospital Pavilion
**Bates-Freeman Building
**Gimbel Building
**Jones Research Building
*McCombs Institute for the Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer
**Cancer Metastasis Center
**Center for Advanced Biomedical Imaging Research
**Center for Cancer Immunology Research
**Center for Targeted Therapies
**Kleberg Center for Molecular Markers
**Proton Therapy Center
*Naomi Research Facility
*Faculty Center
*Houston Main Building
*Mays Clinic
*Cancer Prevention Building
*Mitchell Basic Sciences Research Building
*Rotary House International

M. D. Anderson physicians also provide services at Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, part of the Harris County Hospital District.

Notable patients

* Ann Richards [http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/07/1-jan/1-07-2.html] (Died at her Austin home after treatment)
* Marvin Zindler (Died at the hospital)
* Roger Bennett (Southern gospel performer)

ee also

*Cancer
*National Cancer Institute
*Texas Medical Center
*University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
*Baylor College of Medicine
*M.D. Anderson Cancer Center-Orlando

References

External links

* [http://www.mdanderson.org/ M. D. Anderson Cancer Center]
* [http://www.tmc.edu/ Texas Medical Center]
* [http://www.utsystem.edu/news/CampusDescriptions/UTMDACC.htm Campus Description at The University of Texas System]
* [http://rpc.mdanderson.org/ Radiological Physics Center (RPC)]