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University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel

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Columbia, Missouri 65203
Global Leader in Cancer
Global Leader in Breast Cancer
Conducts research for Lung Cancer
Conducts research for Leukemia
Conducts research for Lymphoma
417 reported clinical trials
9 medical researchers
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Summary

University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel is a medical facility located in Columbia, Missouri. This center is recognized for care of Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma and other specialties. University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel is involved with conducting 417 clinical trials across 329 conditions. There are 9 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Puja Nistala, Kushal Naha, Gregory Biedermann, MD, and Christos Papageorgiou.

Area of expertise

1Cancer
Global Leader
University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel has run 87 trials for Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Stage IV
Stage II
Stage III
2Breast Cancer
Global Leader
University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel has run 67 trials for Breast Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
ER positive
HER2 negative
Stage IV

Top PIs

Clinical Trials running at University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel

Breast Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Lung Cancer
Urothelial Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
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Support Program

for Breast Cancer

This phase III trial compares an additional support program (text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling) with usual care in making sure breast cancer patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed (medication adherence). Medication adherence is how well patients take the medication as prescribed by their doctors, and good medical adherence is when patients take medications correctly. Poor medication adherence has been shown to be a serious barrier to effective treatment for hormone receptor positive breast cancer patients. Adding text message reminders and/or telephone-based counseling to usual care may increase the number of days that patients take their endocrine therapy medication as prescribed.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 34 criteria
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Omitting Radiation Therapy

for Breast Cancer

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on low risk breast cancer receiving usual care that includes regional radiation therapy, with receiving no regional radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if not giving this type of radiation treatment works as well at preventing breast cancer from coming back.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 319 criteria
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Hormone Therapy with or without Radiation

for Breast Cancer

This Phase III Trial evaluates whether breast conservation surgery and endocrine therapy results in a non-inferior rate of invasive or non-invasive ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) compared to breast conservation with breast radiation and endocrine therapy.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 313 criteria

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of research happens at University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel?
University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel is a medical facility located in Columbia, Missouri. This center is recognized for care of Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma and other specialties. University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel is involved with conducting 417 clinical trials across 329 conditions. There are 9 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Puja Nistala, Kushal Naha, Gregory Biedermann, MD, and Christos Papageorgiou.
Where is University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel located?
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is situated on the first two floors of the patient care tower at University Hospital, located at 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri. Patients can enter through the Radiation Oncology entrance on the east side of University Hospital, where handicapped-accessible parking is provided. Additionally, Ellis Fischel offers low-cost housing options in partnership with a local hotel for patients living more than 100 miles away and facing hardship with travel.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
For financial assistance and insurance inquiries at the University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, contact the Financial Counseling Center at 573-884-9900 or toll-free 1-866-608-8025, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email patientf@health.missouri.edu or fax documents to 573-884-4979. Financial counselors assist with financial assistance applications, Medicaid, and provide price estimates for procedures.
What insurance does University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel accept?
The University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel Cancer Center accepts a wide range of insurance plans. These include, but are not limited to, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Coventry Health Care, First Health PPO, HealthLink, Healthy Blue, Humana Medicare, Medica, MultiPlan PPO, Optum Behavioral Health, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, and Wellcare. Patients are advised to confirm their specific insurance plan with the hospital or financial counseling representatives to ensure coverage.
What awards or recognition has University of Missouri - Ellis Fischel received?
The University of Missouri's Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is recognized for its commitment to advancing cancer care through research and innovation, notably as part of the National Cancer Institute's Community Oncology Research Program (NCI-CORP). Located on a campus with comprehensive facilities and schools, including a medical school and veterinary medicine college, it benefits from access to the nation's most powerful research reactor and the NextGen Precision Health initiative. Additionally, the center offers a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program, allowing undergraduate students to engage in cancer research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors.