[header] How to choose a cancer center [title] Make sure any cancer center you choose has been accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations (jcaho). [step] From the jcaho website, you can check if a specific facility has met accreditation standards. The website also allows you to peruse performance evaluations. 
[title] Determine if the facility is approved by the national cancer institute (nci). [step] You can search the nci's database on its website.