Only 58 cancer centers hold NCI Comprehensive designation. We’re one of them.
Any cancer center can say they offer comprehensive care. But Comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute means that we’ve proven that we can provide you with the most advanced, scientifically-based cancer care in the world. And we deliver it in a caring, supportive environment.
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UPDATE as of 12:39 p.m., Oct. 28, 2026 Classes and research activities at the UNM Health Sciences Center resumed Wednesday and clinical operations across all UNM Health facilities are fully functional. HSC IT security teams responded quickly to...
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has once again achieved the highest recognition from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), earning redesignation as an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center. This elite status, awarded every five years...
When you hear the term “cancer patient,” you might first think of an adult. But September is about bringing awareness to the youngest cancer patients. Each week, a child in New Mexico gets a cancer diagnosis, according to the Children’s Cancer Fund of...
Blake’s Lotaburger has been a part of The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNM CCC) Lobo Cancer Challenge event before the first tire rolled off the starting line 10 years ago. But for the Rule family, who owns the iconic New...
Watch our videos and hear from a nurse about what to expect during chemotherapy: your first visit, side effects, nutrition and other concerns.
Learn What to Expect During ChemoOur scientists are recognized throughout the nation for breakthrough research in genomics, leukemia, nanotechnology, radioisotopes and drug discovery. And we offer the latest treatments now through a depth and breadth of clinical trials unmatched in our region.
Board-certified oncology physicians from top institutions represent every cancer specialty
Research scientists from schools such as Harvard, MIT and Memorial Sloan-Kettering in new discoveries
National experts assessed patient care outcomes, clinical trials, laboratory and population-based research, statewide outreach, education and workforce development, and the accessibility of cancer care for all New Mexicans.
Learn more about our NCI Redesignation
UNM Indigenous Peoples’ Land and Territory Acknowledgement
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico — Pueblo, Navajo and Apache — since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples.
We gratefully recognize our history. Learn more.
Developed by the Special Assistant for American Indian Affairs to the UNM President in consultation with the Native American Faculty Council. Approved and adopted by President Garnett S. Stokes February 2020.
