World Class Cancer Care
Cancer touches the lives of virtually everyone in America. As leaders in the fight against cancer, the physicians and staff at the Masonic Cancer Clinic at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, know that success can depend on recognizing and responding to the needs of each patient. Our multi-disciplinary approach brings together a team of world-class cancer specialists to collaborate, share knowledge, and develop a plan of care for each patient. Our combined emphasis on clinical care, research, and education gives our patients the widest possible array of treatment options. Our caring staff is dedicated to providing patients and their families the information and support they need to select the treatment that's best for them.

The physicians of the Masonic Cancer Clinic are active researchers at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. Here, multidisciplinary teams focus on specific tumor categories and develop the next generation of cancer therapies. Through clinical trials, patients have access to the most current knowledge, techniques and technology.

National Cancer Institute Designation
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota a Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1998, renewing this designation in 2003. The Masonic Cancer Center is one of only 41 institutions in the United States to hold this designation, and is the only one in the Twin Cities area. The distinction is awarded only to institutions that make ongoing significant advances in cancer research, treatment, and education.

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Partner in Research to the Masonic Cancer Clinic
While the Masonic Cancer Clinic represents the clinical care component of the University of Minnesota's cancer program, an invaluable partner on the research side is the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota. Advancing knowledge, enhancing care is the mission of the Masonic Cancer Center. The Cancer Center fosters this mission by creating a collaborative research environment focused on the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer; applying that knowledge to improve quality of life for patients and survivors; and sharing its discoveries with other scientists, students, professionals, and the community.

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview has been recognized for high-quality patient-focused care, balancing the very latest in technology and treatments with the highest respect and personal concern for patients and their families. The physicians and staff at the Medical Center are dedicated not only to finding new answers through innovative therapies, but also to ensuring compassionate and comprehensive care for every patient.

University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital Partner to the Masonic Cancer Clinic
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital is a nationally and internationally renowned children's hospital that treats children with common to complex health conditions from throughout the world.

Masonic Families of Minnesota
Philanthropic Partner to the Masonic Cancer Clinic
For the last 50 years, the partnership between the Masonic Families of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota has resulted in great advances in cancer research and care.