Roswell receives highest possible ranking from National Cancer Institute [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A jewel of the Queen City just got some major national recognition.

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced today that they’ve received the highest rating possible by the National Cancer Institute.

The “Exceptional” NCI rating is achieved by less than 4% of U.S. cancer centers.

“It’s huge because it tells patients that we are as good as we say we are,” said Dr. Candace Johnson, President and CEO of Roswell. “We didn’t do this review, people came from the outside and critically reviewed us. Trust me, it’s not a piece of cake.”

Roswell has also received the renewal of a federal grant, which will pay out $22.5 million over the next five years.