| NCI-designated | (N=63) | Goals selection process |
| Comprehensive cancer centers (=40) | Research* | Application/NCI- approval |
| Provides clinical care outreach and education | ||
| Cancer centers (=23) | Research* | Application/NCI- approval |
| +/-Provides clinical care | ||
| Community cancer centers** (=16) | Pilot study | Application/NCI approval |
| American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer^ (=1433) | Clinical care | Application/approval |
| Association of Community Cancer Centers» (N=650) | Clinical care | Membership application |
* Basic science, population, and clinical
**Purpose is to expand cancer research and increase access to advanced cancer care