Inside Duke Medicine

Cancer Center facility enters the home stretch

The Cancer Center facility will open to patients late February 2012.

Victor J. Dzau, M.D.
Chancellor for Health Affairs and CEO of DUHS

It’s sometimes hard to believe that after several years of planning and anticipation, we are now entering the home stretch in the creation of a cancer facility that will enable a transformation in the way that cancer patients are treated at Duke, and is consistent with our organizational mission, vision and values.

As we move closer to its opening, I believe it is important for every staff member, faculty and volunteer to clearly understand why we are creating this facility, and how it will enhance our ability to better care for patients and more clearly define an optimal experience for patients and families.

This special issue of Inside Duke Medicine is designed to provide this information and more.

In this issue, you will find detailed information about the many ways the Cancer Center facility will optimize the care experience for an increasing population of cancer patients by creating a welcoming, healing environment focused on comfort and convenience for the patient and family; enhance the work environment for faculty and staff; facilitate the development of the new Duke Cancer Institute model; and strengthen the clinical and research reputation and position for Duke’s national and internationally known cancer program.

I encourage you to take a few moments to review the information in this publication to gain the fullest possible understanding of this project that is so important to our patients, their families and our staff – and to our ongoing mission as a world-class medical center.

As you no doubt have noticed, the new Cancer Center facility is one of many strategic building projects taking place on campus that will shape the future of Duke Medicine for decades to come. These historic changes, which also include the Duke Medicine Pavilion and the Learning Center, are all about advancing our teaching, research and clinical care missions.

This is indeed an exciting time for Duke Medicine, and we look forward to sharing more information regarding the transformation of the campus over the coming months and beyond.

View the complete pdf of the special issue of Inside Duke Medicine or click through the articles online.

A leading-edge facility to address critical needs and opportunities

A quick-reference guide to the need for a cancer facility

Rising population, demand for services drives creation of new Cancer Center facility

Honoring our past, investing in our future

It’s all about our patients and their families

For patients, a brighter world of cancer care

Patient-centered amenities abound in the new Cancer Center facility

Enhanced work environment furthers staff’s ability to care for our patients, families

Construction is on schedule for a late February, 2012, opening to patients