National Comprehensive Cancer Network
NCCN Guidelines are the dominant US oncology standard. NCCN Compendium-supported uses are required Medicare and Medicaid coverage and influence commercial plan coverage.
What this society is
NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of 32 leading US cancer centers. It publishes evidence- and consensus-based Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology and the NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium. Updated continuously.
Authority basis
42 U.S.C. §1395x(t)(2)(B)(ii)(I) requires Medicare to cover off-label cancer drug use if supported by NCCN Compendium. Medicaid follows the same standard. Commercial plans typically follow NCCN for oncology.
Citation tips
Cite the specific NCCN Guideline name + version + category-of-evidence rating + recommendation. Example: 'Per NCCN Guideline for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer v3.2024, pembrolizumab is recommended (Category 1) as first-line monotherapy for metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 ≥50%.'
Example guidelines
- NCCN Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer by Site (every cancer type)
- NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium
- NCCN Guidelines for Supportive Care
Frequently asked questions
What is the National Comprehensive Cancer Network?
NCCN is a not-for-profit alliance of 32 leading US cancer centers. It publishes evidence- and consensus-based Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology and the NCCN Drugs & Biologics Compendium. Updated continuously.
Why is it authoritative?
42 U.S.C. §1395x(t)(2)(B)(ii)(I) requires Medicare to cover off-label cancer drug use if supported by NCCN Compendium. Medicaid follows the same standard. Commercial plans typically follow NCCN for oncology.
How do I cite specific guidelines?
Cite the specific NCCN Guideline name + version + category-of-evidence rating + recommendation. Example: 'Per NCCN Guideline for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer v3.2024, pembrolizumab is recommended (Category 1) as first-line monotherapy for metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 ≥50%.'
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