The Lymphoma Multidisciplinary Clinic is part of The University of Arizona Cancer Center's Lymphoma Program, an internationally recognized leader in the study and treatment of lymphomas. Make an appointment.
The Lymphoma Program is dedicated to finding a cure for the malignant lymphomas, including Hodgkin's disease. Among our accomplishments throughout the past 30 years, we've developed new state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities benefiting patients throughout Arizona, identified optimal treatment for localized (limited) non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and set the benchmark for treatment of advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma used for 25 years.
About Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphatic tissue. Lymphoid tissue includes the lymph nodes and other organs that are part of the body's immune system. The primary type of cell found in lymphoid tissue is a white blood cell called the lymphocyte. There are two types of lymphocytes: B lymphocytes (B cell) and T lymphocytes (T cell). Most lymphomas arise from either of these types of lymphocytes.
The two main types of lymphoma are Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The cells (lymphocytes) of these two types of cancer look different under a microscope.
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
The cancer cells in Hodgkin's disease are called Reed-Sternberg cells. They are an abnormal type of B cell that is much larger than normal B cells.
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL) are divided into types based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope and their pattern of growth. There are about 30 different types of NHL.
Lymphoma Team
The multidisiplinary clinical treatment team offers combined modality treatments, high-dose treatments with bone marrow/stem cell transplants, monoclonal antibody treatment and investigational new therapies for recurrent/resistant disease.
Thomas P. Miller, MD, Medical Oncology, Lymphoma Program director
Daruka Mahadevan, MD, PhD, Medical Oncology
Daniel O. Persky, MD, Medical Oncology
Baldassarre Stea, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncology
James A. Warneke, MD, FACS, Surgical Oncology
Clara Curiel, MD, Dermatologic Oncology
Make an Appointment
New Patients
Your First Visit:
Step One: Make your initial appointment by calling (520) 694-CURE (2873).
Step Two: A New Patient Appointment packet will be mailed to you once you have made your appointment. The packet will contain:
- Health History Questionnaire
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Questionnaire
- The Med form
Complete and bring these forms to your scheduled appointment.
Step Three: Please take care of any referrals, if necessary.
Step Four: Previous Records: Obtain and Sign a release of medical records with any institution that will need to supply us information. Have those records faxed to (520) 694-0255. These records include:
- All recent hospital discharge summaries
- Any operative reports pertaining to your diagnosis
- Pathology slides and reports
- Progress notes from your doctor
- A list of medications you are taking
Returning Patients
Please call (520) 694-CURE (2873) to make an appointment.
For Medical Emergencies, call 911, or go to the Emergency Room.
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