The Sloan website also links to this NCI webpage: How to Find a Doctor or Treatment Facility if You Have Cancer.

You really should attempt to get yourself to a NCI-designated Cancer Center — recognized by the US government ‘for the scientific excellence and extensive resources focused on cancer and cancer-related problems.’ Here’s another snippet from the website:

“NCI-designation is voluntary and is awarded via a grant using a peer-review process. All NCI-designated cancer centers receive substantial financial support from NCI grants and are reevaluated each time their cancer center support grant comes up for renewal (generally every 3 to 5 years). The NCI recognizes two types of centers: Cancer Centers and Comprehensive Cancer Centers, based on the type of grant received. In terms of patient care, there is no difference in the quality of care they each provide.”

For instance, the only NCI designated cancer center in Connecticut is the Yale Cancer Center. It happens to be a Comprehensive Cancer Center according to the NCI.

For me, a Connecticut resident, this was the only place I wanted to be treated. I had a team of physicians that are, in my book, the cream of the crop.

You owe it to yourself to get yourself the best possible care.

There’s a search feature on that site (here’s the link again) for each state so you can find the NCI designated cancer center nearest you.

How did you choose your medical facility/team?

Post from: Blisstree

Choosing a NCI-designated Cancer Center