The National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR) is the premier and only dedicated cancer hospital in the State of Qatar. It provides comprehensive care for patients requiring ongoing treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted hormone immunotherapy and radiotherapy. NCCCR also manages both benign and malignant hematological disorders and offers Bone Marrow Transplants, palliative care, and a specialized pain management clinic. Surgical oncology services are delivered through NCCCR’s partner facility, Hamad General Hospital.
A Patient-Centered Environment
NCCCR delivers care in a warm, healing environment designed to ensure comfort and dignity for every patient. The hospital is committed to the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and the latest methodologies in cancer treatment. Its services include inpatient and outpatient care, chemotherapy daycare, short-stay admission, urgent care, and specialized consultation clinics.
Specialized and Supportive Services
Since 2013, NCCCR has offered genetic counseling and testing services through its Hereditary and High-Risk Screening Clinic. This clinic provides comprehensive genetic risk assessments for patients with personal or family histories suggesting hereditary cancer.
Additional supportive care clinics include a dedicated Pain Management Clinic and a unique Cardio-Oncology Clinic,
National Cancer Strategy and Continuous Improvement
The hospital operates in alignment with Qatar’s National Cancer Strategy, launched in 2011, which outlines clear recommendations to improve the cancer journey. These recommendations have directly translated into improvements in patient care at NCCCR.
Patients are at the center of every innovation at NCCCR. The facility was the first in the region to introduce a PET-CT scanner—a powerful tool for detecting and monitoring cancer, significantly improving patient outcomes.
24/7 Urgent Cancer Care
NCCCR features a 24-hour urgent care service dedicated to patients with symptomatic cancers who require immediate attention. This service ensures timely access to evaluation and treatment in critical situations.
International Accreditation and Safety Standards
NCCCR has maintained accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI) since 2011, a testament to its ongoing commitment to quality and safety in both clinical and management functions. The hospital was also selected as one of only three institutions in the Middle East to pilot JCI’s new hand hygiene initiative, further reinforcing its leadership in infection prevention and patient safety.
The hospital upholds the highest standards of infection control to protect immunocompromised patients, ensuring a safe and sterile care environment.
Advanced Radiation Therapy
NCCCR’s Radiation Therapy Department is equipped with the most advanced technologies, guided by medical imaging such as CT, MRI, and PET/CT. Treatments are precisely targeted to destroy cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue. Available technologies include:
- Ethos™ LINAC: The first of its kind in the GCC, this AI-powered system enables fully adaptive radiation therapy within a 15-minute session.
- CyberKnife®: A fully robotic radiotherapy device used for stereotactic procedures in both intracranial and extracranial regions.
- TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and Clinac IX: LINAC devices used for delivering high-energy x-rays or electrons in external beam radiation therapy.
- HDR Brachytherapy: A form of internal radiotherapy using precisely placed radiation sources for targeted treatment.
Academic Excellence and Research
NCCCR plays a pivotal role in HMC’s mission as an academic healthcare provider and center of clinical excellence. Education and continuous learning are central to the hospital’s philosophy, directly supporting improvements in patient care.
The Medical Oncology Fellowship Training Program at NCCCR received ACGME-I accreditation in 2016, with Clinical Hematology following in 2021. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education – International (ACGME-I) ensures that physicians receive the highest standard of training to deliver safe, high-quality care.
NCCCR also maintains a well-developed national cancer registry, a CAP-accredited laboratory, and a state-of-the-art radiology department. The hospital actively participates in various research initiatives, including epidemiological, translational, and clinical trials, contributing to global cancer knowledge and innovation.
