Mission
The mission of the Center is to understand the causes of cancer, to translate new knowledge into better treatment, to provide effective and compassionate clinical care that improves the lives of cancer patients and families, and to educate communities about effective choices to prevent cancer.
The Center provides access to research-based care, advanced technologies, and clinical trials for patients throughout northern New England.
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