Our objective, transparent rating system helps you understand treatment center quality based on verifiable facts, not opinions.
Every treatment center receives a score from 60-98 points based on five key quality indicators. All centers start with a base score of 60 points (representing basic cancer care capability), then earn additional points across five categories. The maximum score is capped at 98 to ensure even the best centers have room for continuous improvement.
Why This Matters
Our ratings are based solely on objective, verifiable data that reflects a center's capabilities and recognition. This helps you make informed decisions based on facts, not marketing.
Official designations and accreditations that demonstrate a center's commitment to the highest standards of care.
Designated by the National Cancer Institute as meeting rigorous standards for world-class cancer research and care. These centers are leaders in advancing cancer treatment.
The highest credential for nursing excellence, awarded to hospitals with exceptional patient care and nursing practices.
National accreditation demonstrating compliance with healthcare quality and safety standards.
Access to cutting-edge treatments through clinical trials and research programs.
Offers access to experimental treatments and newest therapies through active clinical trials.
More trials mean more treatment options. Centers with 100+ trials earn the maximum 10 points.
Example: 47 trials = +4 points, 150 trials = +10 points
Years of experience treating cancer patients, demonstrating established expertise.
Longer-established centers have refined their processes and built deep expertise.
20+ years = +2 points, 50+ years = +5 points, 100+ years = +10 points
Range of treatment options available, from conventional to holistic approaches.
Available treatment modalities: Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy
More options mean you can receive coordinated, comprehensive care at one location.
Offers complementary therapies like nutrition, mind-body medicine, and integrative approaches for whole-person care.
Services that help patients navigate treatment and manage the financial and emotional aspects of care.
Offers programs to help patients afford care, including payment plans and assistance programs.
Provides at least 5 of these essential services: Palliative Care, Pain Management, Nutrition Support, Counseling, Social Work, Spiritual Care, Survivorship Programs
These services improve quality of life during and after treatment.
Let's look at a hypothetical comprehensive cancer center to understand how the rating works:
Note: Scores are capped at 98 points. This ensures that even the highest-performing centers have room for continuous improvement and maintains realistic expectations for excellence in cancer care.
You see exactly how each score is calculated
Based on verifiable facts, not opinions
All centers evaluated by the same criteria
Helps you understand quality indicators
Our rating system is designed to help you make informed decisions about your cancer care. Each center's profile page shows a detailed breakdown of how their rating is calculated.
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