About Murtha Cancer Center

“The DoD Cancer Center of Excellence”
A One-Stop Shop for a Cancer Patient’s Needs

The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda (MCC) is a tri-service center where military beneficiaries can receive exceptional care in all disciplines of cancer treatment. The Center resulted from the integration of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, and the U.S. Military Cancer Institute. Our over 330 board-certified oncologists and professional clinical and support staff are highly specialized in all aspects of cancer care – from first diagnosis, through therapy and follow up care, to survivorship. We have enhanced our capabilities by teaming with the Uniformed Services University and the National Cancer Institute to provide excellent state-of-the-science cancer care.

The Murtha Cancer Center:

• Provides a continuum of multidisciplinary patient-centric cancer care delivery for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship
• Delivers a extensive patient education and support services
• Affords a comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers for exceptional cancer care
• Offers access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies
• Has a strong core of translational research to facilitate optimal access to evidenced-based clinical practices
• Provides access to high-priority clinical cancer trials
• Serves as a portal for access to community service and outreach activities related to cancer prevention and control
• Collaborates with other federal and civilian Cancer Centers to increase the possibilities for exceptional cancer care for our beneficiaries and enhance the power of cancer care dollars

The Cancer Center has been designated by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs as the DoD Cancer Center of Excellence. Its vision is to operate a world-class Cancer Center conducting state-of-the-art clinical care and innovative research for the military and its beneficiaries. Its mission is to work to improve the diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment of its cancer patients through innovative clinical care, research, and education. Using professional and community outreach, education, and prevention services, the Cancer Center enhances the readiness of the military, its families, and beneficiaries.