MD Anderson Leads List of Top-Tier Cancer Hospitals

For the sixth consecutive year, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston was named the top Adult Cancer Hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. Several of the top-tier cancer centers on the list have specialty programs for mesothelioma that contributed to their high ranking. The 2020-21 Best Hospitals for Cancer rankings, announced this week, are part of a broader Best Hospitals Honor Roll done annually by U.S. News & World Report. Top five cancer center rankings also included Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City; Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Cleveland Clinic, respectively. “The Best Hospitals specialty rankings [such as cancer] are meant for patients with life-threatening or rare conditions who need a hospital that excels in treating complex, high-risk cases,” according to the U.S. News & World Report staff. “The rankings are helpful if you’re looking for information about a rare condition, or difficult diagnosis, that isn’t treated at many facilities.” Mesothelioma Specialty Programs Factor into Top Cancer Hospital Rankings Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is diagnosed in an estimated 3,000 people annually in the United States. There is no definitive cure, although patients can extend their lives significantly with mesothelioma treatment at a specialty center. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma are more likely to find the expertise they need at a specialty center, where...
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