National Comprehensive Cancer Network

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is an alliance of 27[1] cancer centers in the United States, most of which are designated by the National Cancer Institute (one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health) as comprehensive cancer centers. It is a non-profit organization with offices in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Timothy J. Eberlein, is chairman of the NCCN Board of Directors.[2] It publishes the peer-reviewed medical journal Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Mission and vision

The mission of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is to "advance the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives.[3]"

The vision of NCCN is "to be the world's leader in defining and advancing high-quality, high-value cancer care.[3]"

NCCN Member Institutions

Experts from the 27 NCCN Member Institutions are recognized for dealing with complex, aggressive, or rare cancers.[1]

The 27 NCCN Member Institutions are:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "NCCN Network - Member Institutions". Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  2. ↑ "About NCCN". Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "About NCCN". www.nccn.org. Retrieved 2016-02-02.

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