The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the official cancer center of New Mexico and the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center within a 500-mile radius. With 136 board-certified oncology specialists and more than 600 cancer care professionals, the center provides treatment for 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients across the state. In 2024, the center treated over 15,000 patients through 105,000 clinic visits and enrolled more than 2,000 patients in clinical trials. Its 123 research scientists secured $38.3 million in annual grants and contracts, advancing work in cancer genomics, prevention and novel therapies. The UNM Cancer Center also partners with Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute and New Mexico State University to drive innovation in areas like nanotechnology, drug discovery and radioisotope therapy. Through statewide clinical partnerships and pioneering initiatives such as New Mexico’s first theranostics program, the center is transforming cancer care, research and health equity for the region’s diverse populations.
