When possible, patients are encouraged to obtain more than one opinion before choosing a hospital for treatment. Larger centers have cancer research programs in clinical, basic science and prevention (population-based investigations) that are designated as comprehensive cancer centers by the National Cancer Institute. This ensures a strong body of interactive research leading to advances in patient treatments.
Patients have many different reasons for choosing specific transplant centers. The major considerations include:
- Physician and Personal Referrals
- Geographic Constraints
- Family Limitations
- Insurance Coverage / Financial Constraints
- Disease-specific Specialization
- Personal Preference
- Professional Reputation
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