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Welcome to Hubertus Wald Tumor Center /
University Cancer Center Hamburg /
UCCH
University Cancer Center Hamburg, UCCH, is the central organization of comprehensive cancer care and research at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). UCCH is distinguished as one of only ten research and care centers nationwide to be designated Center of Excellence in Oncology by Deutsche Krebshilfe, the leading private sponsor of cancer research in Germany.
Our mission is to provide patients with the best comprehensive care available today, and to accelerate the development of enhanced therapeutic, diagnostic and preventive means to fight cancer more effectively tomorrow.
UCCH has been building upon excellent clinical and basic science resources available at the UKE campus. To achieve the best possible treatment for our patients, we integrate knowledge, expertise and resources from all our clinics. We integrate basic science research groups and clinical resources into comprehensive networks to focus on the development of treatments for specific cancers. We augment the strength of our internal science-clinic networks by joining force with external partners in cancer research and patient care. UCCH develops new research programs, fosters innovative research and care concepts, and strive to make sure that needs from the clinic, results from the laboratories, and ideas from both sides, are communicated effectively among all members of our center.
In essence, we are dedicated to speed up development of better treatments, better care, and better preventive measures to defeat the ailment of cancer.
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