Mission

The Comprehensive Cancer Center is a national and international leader in research which translates to high-quality patient care and educational programs for residents of Ohio and beyond.  Through its highly-qualified faculty and staff and interdisciplinary activities, the cancer program is uniquely positioned to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality by:

• conducting basic and clinical research
• transferring results from scientific investigation to high-quality patient care
• providing exemplary detection, treatment and rehabilitation services
• contributing to the educational advancement of healthcare professionals
• increasing public awareness regarding cancer
• promoting public pollicy changes to improve prevention, detection and treatment

The cancer program and other units of The Ohio State University work in partnership with other research centers, institutional providers of health services, and health professionals to reduce the incidence of cancer and provide effective treatment.