About Us

Message from the Director

A message from Anil K. Rustgi, MD, Director at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, as CUIMC continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles

Accelerating Towards Our Vision: 2020-2025 Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan was developed with input from working group and leadership sessions with members from across Columbia University, CUIMC, and NYP

About the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

Discover more about the innovative research and whole person care of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Irving Family

Discover more about the extraordinary philanthropy of Herbert and Florence Irving and their contributions to the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Learn About Our Leadership

Ways to Give

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News

Barbara’s Story: A Surprising Cancer Diagnosis in More Ways Than One

February 7, 2023

Having been born without a uterus as a result of Turner syndrome, Barbara Kail was taken aback when diagnosed with a rare cancer that acts and appears just like ovarian cancer.

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Gynecologic Cancers
COVID-Related Cancer Treatment Delays May Increase Racial Inequities in Cancer Outcomes

February 3, 2023

A new study reveals that Black and Hispanic cancer patients, following a COVID-19 diagnosis, are suffering from greater treatment delays or discontinuations altogether.

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Disparities
President Biden Names Ana Navas-Acien to National Cancer Advisory Board

February 2, 2023

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint six experts to the National Cancer Advisory Board.

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Announcement