GW Cancer Center

When you — or someone you love — has cancer, there are many difficult questions. Who are the best doctors? Where can I get help? Will I get well?

There's no question about where to go: The GW Cancer Center.

GW has a distinguished national and international reputation of high academic achievement, groundbreaking research and innovative technology.

In addition, GW provides exemplory clinical services for prompt detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as support programs and follow-up care for the following types of cancer:

Bladder Cancer	Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
Breast Cancer	Oral Cancer
Cervical Cancer	Pancreatic Cancer
Colorectal Cancer	Prostate Cancer
Esophageal Cancer	Renal Cell (Kidney) Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer	Stomach Cancer
Hodgkin's Lymphomas	Testicular Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer	Thyroid Cancer

Clinical Research

As The George Washington University Hospital is part of an academic medical center, patients have access to a variety of clinical trials and educational opportunities through The GW Cancer Institute.

Founded under the auspices of The George Washington University Medical Center, the GW Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing groundbreaking research, educational programs, and community outreach to the Washington metropolitan area.

Washington, DC is ranked highest in overall cancer mortality in the nation. From a research and outreach perspective, the GW Cancer Institute seeks to further understand why certain cancers predominate in a community and why certain cancers disproportionately affect certain population groups such as minorities.

For more information, visit: GW Cancer Institute

2009

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Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

More Information

Cancer Glossary

Radiation Oncology Center

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment with a physician from the GW Cancer Center, call 1-888-4GW-DOCS.

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