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Yale Cancer Center

Yale Cancer Center combines a tradition of innovative cancer treatment and quality care for our patients. A National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center for 50 years, Yale Cancer Center is one of only 57 such Centers in the nation. Yale Cancer Center is a collaboration between nationally and internationally renowned scientists and physicians at Yale School of Medicine and Smilow Cancer Hospital. This partnership enables the Center to provide the best approaches for prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment for cancer.

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Yale Cancer Center Celebrates 50 Years

For 50 years, Yale Cancer Center has stood at the leading edge advancing progress against cancer. Born from the nation's war on cancer in 1974, we have never stopped advancing, never stopped innovating, and never stopped believing that better outcomes are always within reach.

Patient and Cancer Information

Choosing a comprehensive cancer center for your care can have profound implications for your treatment...
In the fight against cancer, Yale has been at the forefront of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cancer biology and in developing effective therapies for cancer treatment.

Recognitions and Accreditations