Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California, Irvine
University of California, California
NCI-designated cancer centers in California
California has 9 cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute — 8 Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
Source: cancer.gov · last checked
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, California
Duarte, California
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Salk Institute Cancer Center
Basic Laboratory Cancer CenterLa Jolla, California
La Jolla, California
Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI)
Comprehensive Cancer CenterStanford University
Stanford, California
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California at Davis
Sacramento, California
Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California, San Diego
University of California, California
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of California at San Francisco
San Francisco, California
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Comprehensive Cancer CenterUniversity of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
How NCI designation works: The NCI Cancer Centers Program designates institutions that meet rigorous peer-reviewed standards for cancer research, treatment, and education. Designation is renewed every 5 years. Comprehensive Cancer Centers additionally demonstrate excellence across basic, clinical, and population science research.
Source: NCI Cancer Centers directory · Last checked: 2026-04-20