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Breaking barriers to beat cancer

About the Cancer Center

UC Davis Comprehensive Center is among only 57 cancer centers in the United States designated as a “comprehensive” cancer center.

BREAKING BARRIERS TO BEAT CANCER

About the Cancer Center

US News & World Report cancer badge

Nationally Recognized Cancer Care

When faced with cancer, you want the best chance for an excellent outcome. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is breaking barriers to beat cancer through a commitment to excellence in cancer care.

A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology and neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, and pulmonology and lung surgery.

About NCI designation

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and partners with leading organizations like the Commission on Cancer, NCCN, and AACI to deliver top-tier cancer care, research, and clinical trials.

About NCI designation

Why choose UC Davis Comprehensive  Cancer Center

Collaborative approach

Our multidisciplinary cancer care teams collaborate to develop personalized treatment plans. Your team includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Advances in research

Our physicians conduct clinical research and collaborate closely with laboratory scientists, ensuring that new drugs, advanced biotechnologies and other treatments developed in the lab can move quickly to the clinic to benefit patients.

Education and outreach

Our population sciences and health disparities research has resulted in critical education and outreach programs to close gaps in cancer outcomes for diverse populations.

Support services for patients

Our patient support services are designed to meet the needs of the whole patient with high-quality, comprehensive care at the time of diagnosis, during treatment and after treatment is completed.

Awards and Recognitions
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U.S. News badge: High performing in colon cancer surgery

Ranked high-performing in colon cancer surgery

U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in colon cancer surgery.

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US News & World Report cancer badge

Nationally ranked #37

The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is Sacramento’s only NCI-designated center, offering early-stage clinical trials and the latest diagnosis and treatment options. Our oncologists have extensive expertise with uncommon cancers and are highly skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery.

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network badge

Member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers.

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Commission on Cancer - Accredited Program badge

Accredited cancer programs

Cancer programs at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center are accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Cancer programs, like those at the cancer center, voluntarily participate in the commission’s Approvals Program and meet 36 standards of quality patient care.

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Becker's Oncology Badge

Recognized as a hospital with a great oncology program

UC Davis Health has earned national recognition from Becker’s for their work in cancer care. Our programs offer leading-edge clinical trials and pioneer research discoveries that expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes.

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U.S. News badge: High performing in prostate cancer surgery

Ranked high-performing in prostate cancer surgery

U.S. News & World Report rated UC Davis Medical Center high performing in prostate cancer surgery.

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NCI badge

World-class cancer care

One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.

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