Duke University. Comprehensive Cancer Center

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The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center became one of the nation's first cancer centers in December 1971 after the passage of the National Cancer Act. In 1973, the Duke Cancer Center was designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. The comprehensive status recognizes centers for excellence in research and for other contributions in the areas of clinical trials, prevention and control efforts, information and educational offerings, and outreach and service activities. The Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center's physicians and scientists research all aspects of cancer biology and treatment.

From the description of Comprehensive Cancer Center records, 1943-2008. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 216934088

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creatorOf Duke University. Comprehensive Cancer Center. Comprehensive Cancer Center records, 1943-2008. Duke University, Medical Center Library & Archives
referencedIn Research Triangle Foundation Records, 1955-1999 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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associatedWith Shingleton, William W., 1917- person
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