Ask a cancer survivor. Having highly advanced care close to home means more support, access to a full range of care options, and a better quality of life during one of life's most challenging times. Stony Brook Cancer Center delivers this expertise in your own backyard.

As part of Suffolk County's only academic medical institution, the Cancer Center's mission focuses on three core areas - research, clinical care and education - all of which lead to improved care for the community.

The mission of Stony Brook University Cancer Center is to reduce the suffering from cancer by providing world-class multidisciplinary care close to home, conducting innovative research, educating patients and healthcare professionals, and partnering with our community to reach the underserved populations.