University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center
Oncology • Denver, CO • Since 1985
About
The University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center (CU Cancer Center) is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, located at 13001 E 17th Pl and 1665 Aurora Ct in Aurora, CO. Founded in 1985, it operates as part of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and CU Anschutz Medical Campus, and is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). It focuses on cancer research, clinical trials, prevention, and cancer control, and serves as a resource for the health and well-being of the community. It is a public entity within Hospitals and Health Care, employing about 69 people. Contact: 720-848-0300.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
13001 East 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80045
Phone
720-848-0300
jessica.dry@cuanschutz.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Radiation Oncology): 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Birdeye (General UCHealth Anschutz): 2.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Birdeye (Cherry Creek Oncology Clinic): 4.9/5
Patients praise
- High satisfaction with specialized cancer care and multidisciplinary teams
- Praise for the expertise and clinical outcomes provided by oncology specialists
- Positive experiences with supportive staff in radiation oncology and specialized clinics
- Patients report feeling well-supported throughout complex cancer journeys
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding administrative and clerical communication failures
- Reports of unprofessional behavior by some medical staff
- Difficulty scheduling or navigating appointment processes
- Isolated reports of poor follow-up care and perceived indifference to patient concerns
"It was incredible to suddenly have all these doctors come together to give me answers... They never lied to me. They told me that my type of cancer was scary, and they said it was going to be hard. But they also said they were going to ensure I received the best treatment possible."
— Cancer patient testimonial via CU Anschutz news"Horrible office... We waited 4 weeks for the appointment, drove 1.5 hours to get there, and she knew the week before we were coming that she was not going to do anything for us."
— Patient complaint regarding Gynecologic Oncology ClinicSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CU Cancer Center Marks 40 Years: Experts Share Big Unanswered Questions About Cancer — Nov 21, 2025
- How Clinical Trials Help to Increase Cancer Survivorship in Quantity and Quality — Jun 7, 2026
- ORIEN: A Data Network that Helps CU Cancer Center Unlock Secrets — Jan 29, 2026
- Cancer Clinical Trials Go Remote, Improving Access and Accrual — Oct 3, 2025
- CU Anschutz Cancer Center is participating in a national study evaluating whether two blood‑based tests can detect up to 10 cancers earlier than current screening methods. — Feb 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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