Clinical Services
During your treatment, you may need to use clinical services that are directly related to your cancer care. If you need assistance, your Patient Navigator will be happy to connect you with these groups.
Hereditary Cancer Assessment Program
The UNM Cancer Center’s Hereditary Cancer Assessment Program provides genetic counseling and testing relevant to cancer. It is available for people who want to determine if they have a higher risk for developing cancer based on their family history. Generally, people with an increased risk of hereditary cancer are those who 1) have family members with multiple cases of cancer, 2) have multiple family members with related or the same types of cancers and/or 3) were diagnosed with certain cancers before age 45. Ask your doctor if you would benefit from genetic counseling and testing.
For more information, call 505-925-0156.
Laboratory
The UNM Cancer Center has its own laboratory, and most lab tests are performed on site. If you choose to have your blood drawn at a different laboratory, or if your doctor or insurance provider tells you that you must do so: 1) ask your doctor for a prescription and instructions for getting your blood tested at a lab that is not part of the UNM System, 2) ask the lab for a copy of your blood results and bring them with you to your next appointment and 3) ask the lab to fax your blood results to your doctor at the UNM Cancer Center at 505-925-0100. Please have your lab tests completed one or two days before your appointment. You will receive a separate bill from UNM Hospitals for laboratory services.
For more information, call 505-272-4946.
Pharmacy
The UNM Cancer Center has an onsite pharmacy. When your treatment requires administration of medications at the UNM Cancer Center, the pharmacy prepares and provides those medications with your safety as our top priority. Our pharmacists are a vital part of your healthcare team. They are able to answer questions about your medications and explain the purpose and potential side effects of each prescription. They can also review all medications you are taking to check for potentially harmful drug interactions.
For more information, call 505-925-0123.
Imaging/UNM Hospitals
The UNM Hospitals/Department of Radiology provides diagnostic and interventional imaging services for the UNM Cancer Center. Radiology involves a team of highly dedicated physicians, nurses, technologists and staff specializing in imaging for screening, diagnosis, intervention and surveillance. Your doctor will order imaging or image-guided procedures, when indicated, and will review the results with you, usually after consultation with the radiologist who interprets your examination. If your physician orders an imaging service, you will receive a call from the UNM Hospitals/Department of Radiology to schedule the procedure. (If you do not receive that call within two working days after your appointment, please call the number below.)
For more information, call 505-925-0158.