The National Cancer Institute announced that 8 institutions were recognized as Comprehensive Cancer Centers

On Jun. 20, 1971, National Cancer Institute director Dr. Frank J. Rauscher, Jr., announced that eight institutions were recognized as Comprehensive Cancer Centers to bring results of research as rapidly as possible to a maximum number of people.

Today, there are 67 NCI-designated cancer centers, and 41 are designated “comprehensive” cancer centers across the U.S.

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Source: National Cancer Institute
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