cancer center

Tumor treatment facility

A cancer center is a medical facility specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cancer.

These range from outpatient clinics offering chemotherapy and radiation to comprehensive research hospitals with experimental trials: She receives her treatments at the university's cancer center.

In the U.S., the National Cancer Institute designates certain facilities as NCI-designated cancer centers, indicating they meet specific research standards.

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Frontline medical care

community health center · walk-in clinic · wellness clinic

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Facility promoting physical wellbeing

health spa · fitness center · wellness retreat · rehabilitation center · hospice

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