WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY CANCER INSTITUTE
FAST FACTS:
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The West Virginia Cancer Institute is nationally recognized and accredited for exceptional patient care by several organizations, including the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.
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Headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center is the flagship instution of the WVU Cancer Institute and the hub of all WVU Medicine cancer care.
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WVU Cancer Institute provides resources and support to patients through its Mobile Cancer Screening Program, individual education, community outreach, and assisting rural health clinics implement improved screening protocols.
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In 2009, the WVU Cancer Institute established Bonnie’s Bus, a mobile mammography unit that provides breast cancer screening throughout West Virginia.
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As part of the WVU Cancer Institute’s Mobile Cancer Screening Program, LUCAS was established to bring cancer prevention services to underserved communities throughout the state.
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Statistics from 2021:
– Total Patient Visits: 126,292
– Total Infusion Therapy Visits: 105,010
– Miles traveled by Bonnie’s Bus: 11,442
– Total Community Partners: 900+ -
As a recognized national clinical trials site, the WVU Cancer Institute gives patients access to state-of-the-art treatments, including newly developed chemotherapy drugs, cutting-edge immunotherapies, and new, less invasive surgical procedures for tumor removal.
For more information, visit: WVU Cancer Institute
