History and research activities of the N. N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology

The overview of the history and research activities of the N. N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology is presented - is being among the oldest oncological hospitals in Russia. Its activities cover all major fields of clinical and experimental oncology. Three long-term programmes are being carried out in the Institute: «Diagnostics of malignant neoplasia», «Complex surgical treatment of cancer» and «Organization of anti-cancer activities». Scientific investigations focus on the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, the role of exogenous and endogenous factors as well as the approaches to the cancer prevention. There are studies on biochemical, molecular, endocrine, metabolic and age-related aspects related to the tumor risk and progression. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of novel anti-cancer drugs as well as modem high-technology methods of tumor diagnostics and treatment, including organ-preserving procedures. The N. N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology was the first institution in Russia to establish the cancer registry.