Narodowe Centrum Onkologii

About the Institution

The Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology – State Research Institute is a highly specialized oncological center of national importance, with its main headquarters in Warsaw. The institute combines clinical activity with advanced scientific research in the field of oncology, supporting the development of modern methods of diagnosis and cancer treatment.

The institute operates in several locations, including two complexes in Warsaw and branches in Krakow and Gliwice. This allows it to play a key role as a reference center for cancer treatment in Poland.

Activity Profile

The Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology focuses on comprehensive care for patients with suspected or confirmed cancer. It combines the functions of a specialized hospital with scientific and research activities, developing and implementing modern standards of oncological management.

The scope of activity includes:

• imaging, laboratory, and pathomorphological diagnostics using modern methods,
• surgical treatment of tumors,
• radiotherapy,
• chemotherapy and systemic therapy,
• outpatient care in specialized oncology clinics.

As a state research institute, the center also conducts scientific projects, participates in national and international research initiatives, and contributes to the development of guidelines and programs related to cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

Locations and Structure

The institute operates as one institution with four locations. In Warsaw, there is the main headquarters at ul. W. K. Roentgena and a second complex of buildings at ul. Wawelska. Additionally, the institute has regional branches in Krakow and Gliwice, ensuring broad access to specialized oncological care throughout the country.

The structure includes numerous clinics, departments, workshops, and outpatient clinics, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of tumors. For example, the activity of oncology and radiotherapy clinics, which deal with gastrointestinal tract cancers and other selected groups of oncological diseases.

Services and Patient Care

The institute offers a full range of oncological services – from the first diagnostic visit, through hospital and outpatient treatment, to follow-up care. Patients can use specialized clinics that provide comprehensive care in two main units: the Oncology Clinic I at ul. Roentgena and the Oncology Clinic II at ul. Wawelska.

In the typical model of a large oncology center, the patient has access to multidisciplinary teams consisting of doctors from various specialties, nursing staff, diagnosticians, psychologists, and physiotherapists. Such a center ensures coordination of treatment planning based on current guidelines and monitoring of treatment outcomes.

For Whom

The Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology is intended for:

• individuals with suspected cancer requiring specialized diagnostics,
• patients with confirmed cancer diagnosis requiring comprehensive treatment,
• patients requiring ongoing therapy, follow-up after completed treatment, and long-term care,
• patients referred from other centers for specialized care.

As the largest oncological institution in Poland, the institute also serves as a reference center for more complex clinical cases. It cooperates with other medical units and scientific institutions to support the development of the national oncology care system.

Science, Education, and Prevention

As a state research institute, the Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Institute of Oncology engages in:

• scientific and research activities in the field of oncology,
• educational activities, training medical personnel,
• informational and preventive activities aimed at increasing public awareness about cancer.

This type of institution participates in developing prevention programs and information campaigns promoting early detection of cancer and popularizing knowledge about risk factors and treatment options.