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NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
NCI-designated cancer centers are at the forefront of NCI-supported efforts at universities and cancer research centers across the United States that are developing and translating scientific knowledge from promising laboratory discoveries into new treatments for cancer patients.
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Find an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
NCI-designated cancer centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients in communities across the United States. Find a center near you and learn about its patient services and research capabilities. more >
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NCI Cancer Centers Highlights
Throughout their history, the NCI-designated cancer centers have contributed to extraordinary advances in our understanding of cancer mechanics, as well as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of different populations.
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What’s an NCI-Designated Cancer Center?
What does it mean to be an NCI-designated cancer center? Learn why cancer centers seek the designation and how NCI support to the centers advances cancer research. more >