UCLA, UT Southwestern cancer centers join National Comprehensive Cancer Network
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UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center have become the newest National Comprehensive Cancer Network member institutions.
NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of 30 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research and education. Experts from these cancer centers contribute to the creation of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
“We are very excited to incorporate the significant medical and scientific expertise from both UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center into our network,” Robert W. Carlson, MD, CEO of NCCN, said in a press release. “Both have proven track records when it comes to improving outcomes and quality-of-life for people with cancer. Their facilities include top-notch programs throughout the spectrum of cancer management, including pediatric oncology, genetics, immunotherapy, telemedicine, and other increasingly-important areas of interest for NCCN and the greater cancer care community. They serve diverse, growing populations with strong immigrant representation at a time when the global need for NCCN Guidelines is higher than ever.”
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center officials “are honored and thrilled” to be part of NCCN, Michael Teitell, MD, PhD, director of the cancer center, said in the release.
“We look forward to joining our peer institutions and bringing our focus on cutting-edge research and top-quality cancer care to this association of the nation’s top cancer centers,” Teitell said.
In addition to contributing to guidelines, representatives of NCCN member institutions help provide support related to continuing education, policy and advocacy outreach, and organization of clinical trials and research.
“We are excited to be able to join forces with the other leading cancer centers who are part of NCCN,” John Sweetenham, MD, associate director of clinical affairs at UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and HemOnc Today’s Chief Medical Editor for Hematology, said in the release. “Working with the other member institutions, we will ensure that the best possible evidence-based cancer care is available to patients throughout the nation and beyond.”