UAB O'Neal Cancer Center

UAB O'Neal Cancer Center The UAB O'Neal Cancer Center is Alabama's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) -designated comprehensive cancer center.

One of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment centers, the UAB O'Neal Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center located in a four-state area that includes Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. UAB’s cancer services are routinely recognized as being among the nation’s best.

02/22/2026

National Cancer Prevention Month reminds us that prevention and early detection save lives. Stay informed, stay proactive, and take steps to protect your health. 🎗️ UAB O'Neal Cancer Center

02/20/2026

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 ⦁ 6:00pm
Bartow Arena

The O’Neal Cancer Center encourages everyone to be to***co free to lower their risk of cancer. There is no safe form of ...
02/19/2026

The O’Neal Cancer Center encourages everyone to be to***co free to lower their risk of cancer. There is no safe form of to***co use; if you use to***co, the best decision you can make is to quit. For more information, call (205) 975-0003 or email coeinfo@uab.edu.

02/16/2026

The Bartow family and UAB O'Neal Cancer Center Director, Barry Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D., commemorate Coach Gene Bartow's legacy at the UAB Bartow Classic.

Gobind Gill, M.D., a radiation and oncologist at UAB O'Neal Cancer Center discusses colon cancer related to younger adul...
02/14/2026

Gobind Gill, M.D., a radiation and oncologist at UAB O'Neal Cancer Center discusses colon cancer related to younger adults with WBRC 6 News.

State data shows alarming trend as screening age drops to 45.

02/13/2026

This year’s ArtBLINK Gala was a night to remember, full of beautiful art, fine dining and live music as we celebrated Neillie Butler and Tricia Kirk’s battles against cancer. Together, we raised an incredible $1.3 million dollars in the blink of an eye, all going towards cancer care and research right here in Birmingham!

To all of the sponsors, Director’s Circle members, guests and artists who came out to the Gala, thank you for all of your support. We can’t wait to see you in 2027 for the next ArtBLINK Gala!

February is Cancer Prevention Month! To lower your risk of cancer, consider adopting healthy habits into your daily life...
02/11/2026

February is Cancer Prevention Month! To lower your risk of cancer, consider adopting healthy habits into your daily life. Try some of the tips below! For more information, call (205) 975-0003 or email coeinfo@uab.edu.

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The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among the nation’s leading cancer research institutions and one of only 49 centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Being routinely recognized as among the nation’s best means the citizens of Alabama have access to the latest therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and the expertise needed to treat their cancer right in their own backyard.

From bench to bedside, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is at the forefront of improving cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and scientists and clinician-scientists at UAB have pioneered advances in chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and nutrition. Our community outreach efforts reach vulnerable populations by providing the region with educational and prevention programs.

The O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a full array of treatment options from multidisciplinary clinics filled with experts from across cancer fields to the latest state-of-the-art technology. The center is home to an outstanding faculty of 400 clinicians, scientists and clinician-scientists, many of whom are internationally and nationally recognized for their expertise in oncology. The O'Neal Cancer Center treats approximately 20,000 patients annually, with an estimated 5,000 new patients each year.