 Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in
Burlington
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The Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Burlington offers medical
oncologists who provide high quality medical care in the comfort and
convenience of a clinic close to home. These same physicians, through
their connection to Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, have
access to top physicians who specialize in specific types of cancer.
The clinic is easily accessible and provides a warm, compassionate
atmosphere for patients to see their doctors and receive advanced
diagnostic tests and treatments, including chemotherapy on an outpatient
basis. If certain tests or procedures need to be done at another
facility, all arrangements will be carefully coordinated by the clinic
staff.
When hospitalization is needed, every effort is made to coordinate it
through your primary care physician. Should you need the specialized
services available only at a major cancer center, you as a patient at
the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic will have direct access to the
services, staff and facilities of Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center.
Community outreach
Research has shown that patients who take an active interest in their
health care can have a more positive effect on their outcomes. Our
community outreach efforts focus on educating people about the facts
that increase their risk of developing cancer, identifying ways to
reduce their risk, and emphasizing the importance of early detection.
Activities include informational and educational programs like smoking
cessation, cancer screening opportunities, support groups and
newsletters for physicians and consumers.
Resource library
Our resource center helps patients and families search for and obtain
the information they need to make informed decisions about cancer
prevention, early detection and treatment. The library offers computer
access along with an extensive array of the latest videos, books and
pamphlets that can be checked out by patients and their families.
Vince Lombardi cancer hotline
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic operates a toll-free hotline
(800-252-2990) to respond to phone inquiries about cancer from
consumers, patients, physicians and other health professionals. Hotline
staff put callers in touch with accurate answers to a variety of cancer
questions ranging from prevention and detection concerns to how to
access the latest treatments, research findings, clinical trials and
area support groups. The hotline is answered 24 hours per day, seven
days per week.
Support Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic connects patients with
counselors, social workers and chaplains, and arranges for home care and
hospice services, if needed. In addition, a variety of
cancer support groups for
patients and families are offered through the clinic and in the Racine
County area.
The Vince Lombardi team approach
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic offers an approach to care that
encompasses each patient's unique and total well being. In Racine
County, this philosophy is carried out by a team of on-staff cancer care
professionals that include medical oncologists and registered nurses who
are certified in oncology. Our on-site cancer team works in conjunction
with each patient's primary care physician as well as the specialists at
other Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinics and Aurora St. Luke's Medical
Center.
Physicians
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Taking the first step...
If you have questions about your health or particular symptoms that
concern you, please call the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Burlington
directly at 262-767-2600. A trained professional will initiate the
coordination of your care or treatment as appropriate, or suggest a
local physician if you need one.
If you are searching for general cancer information and educational
materials, please call the Vince Lombardi Cancer Hotline at
800-252-2990.
Vince Lombardi Cancer Center - Burlington
252 McHenry St.
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 767-2600
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