Our World-Class Services

Our world-class National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center is one of fewer than 60 nationwide. Only institutions demonstrating scientific excellence through a rigorous peer review process receive NCI designation. As a result, our patients have better access to clinical trials, the latest therapies and more personalized care closer to home.

We treat patients with breast, lung, prostate, sarcoma, colon, and head and neck cancers, offering increased patient access to world-renowned experts and world-class care. We also offer the region's largest blood and marrow transplant program for the treatment of complex blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.

The Proton Therapy Center at The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only one of its kind in the region. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center – 1 of fewer than 60 NCI comprehensive centers in the nation and the only NCI center in the region.

When you choose The University of Kansas Cancer Center for proton therapy treatment, your patient will receive personalized, precision medicine from a multidisciplinary team of experts in cancer care.

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Our comprehensive approach to prostate cancer care includes the most innovative treatment options. Along with providing these advanced treatments, our physicians lead national and international clinical trials for early-stage, advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. Learn more about our nationally ranked urology program and exceptional level of knowledge, expertise and multidisciplinary care.

Nationally renowned specialists at the Center for Advanced Brain and Neurological Care provide expert diagnoses and treatment for complex disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. These include stroke, brain aneurysms, tumors and traumatic brain injury, as well as conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

Our health system was 1 of the first 4 in the nation and the first in Kansas City recognized as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

Spine specialists and surgeons at our Marc A. Asher, MD, Comprehensive Spine Center provide complex diagnoses and the best treatment options for conditions, including degenerative disc disease, herniated disc and spinal cord tumors.

Our doctors and surgeons at the Sports Medicine and Performance Center specialize in the prevention of sports injuries and disorders, improving health with advanced surgical and nonsurgical care. We are the official healthcare provider of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and T-Mobile Center.

The health system is home to the region’s only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center. We provide 24/7 on-site treatment for time-critical diagnoses, including STEMI, stroke, burns, 24/7 acute leukemia and other critical conditions. Our board-certified specialists include trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, plastic surgeons, radiologists and nurses, providing a full spectrum of emergency care.

Our burn center is the only burn center in the region accredited for both adult and pediatric burns by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons. Patients receive individualized care for complex burns and wounds, and support and resources to increase comfort and speed recovery.