About Us
Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC)
With eleven convenient locations in the metropolitan area, Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) provides patients access to advanced and comprehensive cancer care close to home. More physicians refer patients to KCCC than any other cancer care provider in the area. And KCCC only treats cancer, so you can be sure that all the efforts are focused on early detection and treating this disease.
KCCC, formerly Kansas City Oncology and Hematology Group (KCOHG), is an affiliate of US Oncology Inc, a practice management company. This association provides our practice with management, facilities, administration, technical support and ancillary services necessary to establish and maintain a fully integrated network of cancer care.
The practice is led by an expert and committed team of physicians, nurse practitioners and oncology certified nurses. The oncologists at KCCC have extensive training in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology and Radiation Oncology. Hematology is a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine and focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders. Oncology, is also a sub-specialty of Internal Medicine, and focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
In addition to their specialized skills, patients and families benefit from their honesty, genuine compassion and understanding of the physical, emotional and social impacts that can occur with a cancer diagnosis. KCCC’s PET and CT scanning is dedicated exclusively to oncology imaging, providing specific information to make informed choices.
KCCC participates in many clinical trials helping to advance cancer treatment therapies and technologies. KCCC has a dedicated team of 26 employees devoting 100 percent of their time to cancer research. The organization has participated in trials that have played a fundamental role in the development of many of the latest drugs approved by the FDA for use in cancer care.
Our treatment programs and research reinforce our commitment to quality patient care. Some of the services KCCC provides include:
Chemotherapy Treatments
Radiation Therapy
High Dose Radiation Therapy
Treatment and Management of Hematological Disorders
Blood and Marrow Transplant Program
PET/CT and CT Scanning
Clinical Trials and Research
Retail Pharmacy
Laboratory Testing
Pain Management
Genetic Risk Evaluation
Nutritional Counseling
Financial Counseling
Practice History
The original practice opened in the spring of 1980 as the Davidner Clinic with Dr. Mark Davidner, one nurse, one front office and one lab employee. In the fall of 1980, Dr. Robert Belt joined the practice. Within five years the practice grew to three clinical sites. The growth has continued and today KCCC offers patients multiple practice locations throughout the Kansas City area.Currently there are nine clinical sites, four with integrated cancer services including medical oncology, hematology, diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy.
Our focus has always been dedication to quality care for our patients and their families. KCCC is continuously evaluating ways to better meet the needs of our patients. As part of our commitment to patient satisfaction, our physicians and nurses strive to form a partnership with our patients and their families. A comfortable and caring team environment helps our patients cope with their cancer diagnosis.
The information provided within this Web site is not intended as medical advice. It should never be substituted for a consultation with a healthcare professional. Please contact your physician or visit a KCCC practice with questions or concerns about your health condition.