UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center

The UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center is a pioneer in world-class patient care and cutting-edge research. For more than 50 years, we have been Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Welcome to the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Only one cancer center in Wisconsin checks every box that is required to be called “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute, and we are proud to hold this distinction.

When you or a loved one comes here, your care is managed by doctors who not only provide but help discover the very latest cancer treatments. Our facilities offer plenty of amenities and our people are here to support both your physical and emotional well-being. We want you to not only receive cutting-edge cancer care but also be supported by the people and creature comforts that make your visit or stay a little easier.

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Wisconsin's only comprehensive cancer center as designated by the National Cancer Institute
1973
UW was designated one of six comprehensive cancer centers in the nation. Our roots, however, go back to 1940 when the McArdle Laboratory was established on the UW–Madison campus.
33,000+
We provide care to more than 33,000 people each year through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship care
250+
More than 250 active clinical trials are in progress at any one time helping to advance the future of cancer care
UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center
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  • Monday-Friday7:30am - 5pm
  • Sunday-Saturdayclosed
  • Monday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • Friday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Free parking

Plenty of free parking and mobility assistance available.

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Free Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet access is available at all UW Health locations. Connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop to “Free WiFi UW Health.” Charging stations are available in the Surgical Waiting Area on the main (second) floor.

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Cafeteria and dining

Four Lakes Café, located lower level (floor 1), offers sandwiches, soups, farm-to-table items, a salad bar and desserts. Grab-and-go options are available overnight and on weekends in the adjacent Mendota Market.

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A hotel 5 minutes away

With many of our patients coming from longer distances, UW Health offers a patient-and-family rate at the nearby Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison. To receive the special rate, please call Guest Services at (608) 263-8591.

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Join our fight to cure cancer

Chances are, you or someone you know has been touched by cancer. Support the latest advances in cutting-edge cancer research and treatment with a gift to the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center — Wisconsin’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

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