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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Sparking an interest and passion in science and healthcare among young people is a key ingredient to growing the next generation of New Mexico’s clinical care providers and cancer researchers. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer...
For radiation oncologists and their patients, small margins can make a big difference. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is among approximately 100 treatment facilities worldwide—and the only one in New Mexico—to offer an...
At the start, the Lobo Cancer Challenge was neither marathon nor sprint. It was a cycling event with just under 170 participants – known as Challengers – looking to make a difference in cancer research and treatment in New Mexico. Mike Westphal, one...
All types of brain cancers collectively have a five‑year survival rate of just 33%, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. For a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma, however, the five-year...
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
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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.
