Image: Left to right: Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, Director of the UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sonali M. Smith, MD, Chief, Hematology/Oncology Division, University of Chicago School of Medicine; NCCN Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Carlson, MD. Visit NCCN.org/member-institutions to view all 33 of his NCCN member institutions.
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Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois [April 4, 2023] — National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the addition of the University of Chicago Medical Comprehensive Cancer Center as the newest member institution to join the nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers. There are now 33 academic centers in the United States that determine the latest evidence-based expert consensus recommendations for survivorship across the continuum of risk assessment, prevention, evaluation and treatment, surveillance, supportive care, and cancer care. It offers interdisciplinary subject matter experts on 61 different panels. .
“UChicago is a recognized leader in cancer care and will bring many strengths to our network.” Robert W. Carlson, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN“We have been particularly impressed by their substantial work in improving outcomes for underserved populations and their long-standing commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. They serve an ethnically and economically diverse population and have a history of a higher than average percentage of black patients participating in clinical trials. Their work includes tobacco control and HPV control. Programmatic cancer prevention is also a focus, and we look forward to working with them as we continue to focus on our mission to help all cancer patients live a better life.”
UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center utilizes a wide range of unique and innovative education, training, clinical, and research programs. All of which have a particular focus on increasing the presence of underrepresented populations in oncology, with a particular emphasis on better understanding and serving populations in those settlement areas. These include training and mentoring programs for students at all levels, starting in high school, and partnerships with numerous community programs throughout the region.
In addition, UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center was designated a National Cancer Institute cancer center in 1974 and received comprehensive cancer center designation in 2008. Recognized for genetic classification of hematologic malignancies and pioneering risk-adaptive therapies. The UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center also has a long history of significant contributions to drug development and early-stage clinical trials.
“We are thrilled to be joining NCCN because our renowned faculty will contribute evidence-based cancer treatment guidelines, research, and education that impact patient care nationally and globally. means to.” Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, Director of UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dean of Oncology in the Department of Biological Sciences.AbbVie Foundation Distinguished Service Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago“We need to improve cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment for our communities, especially those that are underserved and face the worst cancer disparities. ”
NCCN member institutions collaborate in many ways to define and advance high-quality, high-value, patient-centered cancer care globally. One of the main areas of activity is the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), updated at least annually to reflect the latest data and best practices. Available for free. NCCN.org or Virtual Library of NCCN Guidelines® appClinical guidelines are NCCN Guidelines for Patients®— A free resource to help cancer patients and their caregivers participate in informed decision-making about their care.
NCCN member institutions also work together to identify and address pressing concerns in cancer care delivery, including public health and safety, policy, and other issues.
NCCN was originally established in 1995 with 13 member institutions. The alliance now includes 33 different centers that provide top-level care across the nation.Click here for details NCCN.org/member-institutions.
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About National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a non-profit association of leading cancer centers dedicated to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is committed to improving and promoting quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so that all patients can live better lives.NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) Provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and support services. They are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and are the most complete and frequently updated clinical practice guidelines available in any medical field.NCCN Guidelines for Patients® Providing professional cancer care information to inform and empower patients and caregivers through support from. NCCN Foundation®NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policies, research collaborations and publications in oncology.visit NCCN.org for more information.
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