Duke Cancer Institute

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The Duke Cancer Institute is dedicated to a broad spectrum of cancer research and the translation of that research into the latest in patient care. The Center serves as the focus for all of Duke University's activities in cancer, a single entity that integrates and aligns patient care and research with the goals of improving patient outcomes, decreasing the burden of cancer and accelerating scientific progress. It became an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in 1972.

**Synonyms:** - Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center