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Welcome to the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center
One of only 40 centers in the country designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a “comprehensive cancer center,” Duke combines cutting-edge research with compassionate care. Our team of nationally recognized physicians and staff treat more than 7,000 new patients per year, giving them the extensive experience that yields better results. The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center is ranked as one of the top 10 cancer hospitals in the country, according to U.S.News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" survey.
Mission:
- To extend and improve the quality of life for the patient with cancer, to extend and improve the lives of populations with cancer or at risk for cancer and to contribute to society via cancer research.
- To perform research of the cause, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer and associated conditions.
- To serve as a focal point for discovery, development and delivery of novel concepts in cancer detection, prevention and treatment to patients and to society.
The cure is within reach,
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February 24-27
Third International Symposium on Focal Therapy and Imaging of Prostate and Kidney Cancer
April 9-11
Duke Debates: Controversies in the Management of Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Duke employees who would like to register, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@duke.edu or at 419-5506.
April 16-17
Oncology Practice Reviews
Duke employees who would like to register, please contact Monica Roberson at monica.roberson@duke.edu or at 419-5506.
Additional Events
The prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Biomedicine category goes this year to Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, a member of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.