| Organization's Mission Statement: Established in 1970, the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is named for the legendary Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins coach Vince Lombardi, who was treated for cancer at Georgetown University Hospital. What began as a small clinic grew over the years to become a state-of-the-art cancer center.
In 1990, Lombardi won the designation of "Comprehensive Cancer Center" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). To obtain this designation, a center must meet strict research, clinical trials and community outreach criteria. In 2003, Lombardi's comprehensive cancer center status was renewed by the NCI.
Lombardi's internationally-renowned clinical team offers the latest treatments for virtually every type of cancer, with a particular emphasis in solid tumors and adult and pediatric hematologic cancers. | 
