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GUIDELINES/RECOMMENDATIONS U.S. News maintained a stable national cancer hospital ranking while expanding its methodology to include regional oncology rankings. The change broadens visibility for cancer programs that fall outside the traditional top-50 national list.
What Changed
- MD Anderson retained the No. 1 national cancer ranking for the twelfth consecutive year.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dana-Farber Brigham, Mayo Clinic, and Massachusetts General remained the top five.
- Six hospitals entered the national top 50 after being unranked last year.
- U.S. News launched regional cancer hospital rankings for the first time.
Why It Matters
- Regional rankings may increase visibility for strong oncology programs outside major academic referral centers.
- Additional recognition could influence patient perceptions of local cancer care options.
- Expanded rankings provide a broader benchmark for oncology program performance.
- The new tier highlights hospitals that U.S. News believes deliver high-quality cancer care despite not reaching the national top 50.
