Only 57 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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The University of New Mexico will soon integrate several of the institution’s various policy manuals into a single cloud-based portal, streamlining the search process by providing one central, easy-to-navigate location. The policies scheduled to be...
With vague symptoms and no screening test, ovarian cancer can be deadly. According to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program, 20,890 people will receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2025 and of these,...
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC) Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to highlight the UNM Health Sciences faculty members who make up this year’s cohort of the Academic Faculty Scholars Program. The year-long...
Nicole Datrice Hill, MD, brings her surgical expertise to the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center's breast care team.
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
Kimberly Leslie, MD, a UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Physician-Scientist, has been awarded a 5-year, $12.9 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Leslie and her research team, which spans six universities, will study all available hormonal regimens to prevent and treat endometrial cancer.
UNMCCC is parent institution for $12.9M grant
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.
