District of Columbia Bladder Cancer Resources

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and NCCN Member Institutions

The National Cancer Institute, (NCI) has recognized Cancer Centers for delivering cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients in communities across the United States. There are 71 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, located in 36 states and the District of Columbia, that are funded by NCI to deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients. Most of the NCI-Designated Cancer Centers are affiliated with university medical centers, although several are freestanding institutions that engage only in cancer research.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Centers (NCCN) are a not-for-profit alliance of 31 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives.