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UC Davis achieves the highest honor in oncology
From the beginning, de Vere White proclaimed that only a collective effort – not just within the center but embracing outside partners as well – could convert UC Davis from a respected cancer treatment center to a multi-faceted research and clinical powerhouse.
Early leaders paved the way for national prominence
James Goodnight Jr. knows that every great journey must start with small steps. In the early 1980s, he merely wanted to put together three separate departments – medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology – that he knew made sense to house in one building.
Clinical staff built comprehensive clinical program
Two nurses look back on two decades at the cancer center.
Sarcoma treatment a model of team care for patients
Most cancer patients today face improved treatment options, especially those diagnosed with common malignancies such as breast or prostate cancer.
Cancer center brings comprehensive cancer prevention strategies to diverse communities
The Sacramento region is one of the most diverse in the country, and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center makes sure that its education, prevention and outreach efforts reflect that distinction.