At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we lead the region in scientific discoveries and embrace a spirit of purpose – offering our patients and their families something beyond everyday healthcare. At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we offer hope.

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
We deliver the most advanced cancer care available for adults in Greater Cincinnati through our expert teams, pioneering research and a spirit of collaboration. At the UC Cancer Center, we offer hope.
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Welcome to the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
The University of Cincinnati, UC Health, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital are excited to announce the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's formation.

Our Centers & Specialties
Our highly focused, disease-based comprehensive centers and specialties treat many complex, rare and advanced cancers. Click below for more information on our centers of excellence and subspecialty programs.
- Brain Tumor Center
- Breast Cancer Center
- Cancer Prehabilitation
- Cancer Screenings
- Cancer Survivorship
- Esophageal Disease
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Center
- Genitourinary Cancer Center
- Gynecologic Oncology Center
- Head & Neck Cancer Center
- Blood Cancer & Bone Marrow Transplant Center
- Lung Cancer Center
- Proton Therapy Center
- Sarcoma, Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
AUTHORING BREAKTHROUGHS
Advancing Patient Care through Personalized, Research-driven Treatments
Advanced Technology
We offer robot-assisted and minimally invasive cancer treatments designed to help you recover with less pain and downtime.
Multiple Accreditations
We are a triple-accredited Breast Cancer Program — the only one in the region — and a designated Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance. These accolades mean we’ve met strict criteria for extraordinary care.
Navigating Your Path
Our robust Patient Navigation Program offers nurse navigators dedicated to making your care seamless in areas including lung, breast, brain and GI cancers and survivorship.
FEATURED BENEFIT

Quality Matters
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center has been recognized for our quality care by national experts. We have received accreditation by the Joint Commission because we have met its high standards of care. This means you will receive the most advanced screening, diagnostic and treatment technology as well as translational research and clinical trials. At UC Cancer Center, we deliver world-class care and advance the science of medicine to offer you hope.
Our Unique Approach to Patient Care
Providing the Best Possible Outcomes
Cancer survival rates are higher than ever because of the discoveries made at research institutions like the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. With us, you’ll find teams of highly trained experts and scientists to treat your cancer — right here in Greater Cincinnati. With subspecialized training and experience, our physicians aren’t just skilled in treating cancer. They’ve dedicated their lives to treating your exact type of cancer.
U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2022-23
Our hospitals often receive high-performing ratings for many life-saving procedures and conditions. UC Medical Center was honored as a Best Regional Hospital and received high-performing ratings for superior lung cancer care as part of U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2022-23.

Commission on Cancer (CoC)-accredited cancer program
In 2022, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center received full three-year accreditation from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer (CoC). The UC Cancer Center is one of the commission’s five oldest cancer programs. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.

FEATURED SPECIALTY

Research that Beats Cancer
Named a “high performing site” by the National Cancer Institute’s National Clinical Trials Network, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center offers nearly 200 leading-edge clinical trial options for patients throughout their care for all stages of disease. Our researchers are exploring and developing groundbreaking technologies — including programs, devices and models of study, new diagnostic tools and new targets for therapies — and work daily to make our world-class care even better.

Patient Connection
Ginny's Story

For most people, a diagnosis of an incurable cancer would seem frightening and hopeless. But for Ginny Wiltse, it was an opportunity to give hope to others in the process.
University of Cincinnati Cancer Center News
UC Health’s first CAR T-Cell Therapy Results in Overwhelming Success

Don’s Story: Clinical Trial at UC Cancer Center Helps Defeat Esophageal Cancer

Blood Cancer Clinical Trials: Finding Cures for Blood Disorders

UC Health Offers New Procedure to Diagnose Lung Cancer Sooner

Andrea’s Story: Chance Encounter with Mobile Mammography Unit Saves Her Life

Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer and More New Treatments

Sun Safety Tips: How to Avoid and Identify Skin Cancer

Throat Cancer on the Rise – And Not in Smokers or Tobacco Users

How Prehabilitation Benefits Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Patients

Precise Procedures For Prostate Cancer

How Multidisciplinary Care and Research Benefits Head and Neck Cancer Patients

In Survivorship Lives Hope

Immunotherapy Offers Hope for Mesothelioma

An Attitude of Gratitude: Sherry Hughes Shares Her Story of Overcoming Breast Cancer

Never-Smokers: Why Are They Being Diagnosed More Frequently with Lung Cancer?

Region's First Integrative Medicine & Cancer Survivorship Clinic Opens

How African American Women Could Be At A Higher Risk for Breast Cancer

UC Breast Cancer Center Achieves Triple Accreditation for Seventh Year

The Ketogenic Diet Enhances Radiation Effect in Brain Tumors

UC Health’s West Chester Hospital Earns National Cancer Accreditation

UC Health Opens Region’s First Oncology Primary Care Clinic

Five Tips for Preventing Lung Cancer

Targeting Breast Cancer and Its Side Effects

Radiating Cancer with Proton Therapy

Microsoft Donates Go Tablets, Equipment to UC Health Barrett Cancer Center

Early Mesothelioma Detection Leads To Successful Clinical Trial Treatment

Massage Therapy Offered to Patients With Cancer at UC Medical Center

Nurses Create Comfort Kit Bags for Chemo Patients

A Sweet Surprise for UC Health Chemotherapy Patients

Proton Radiation Therapist Crushes Fears by Painting Masks for Pediatric Patients
