MCW Cancer Center
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A leader in cancer research, education and patient care committed to eradicating cancer in Wisconsin. Affiliated with @MedicalCollege.
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From 2022-2040, survivors in the US who have lived 5+ years after their cancer diagnosis is expected to increase approx. 53%, to 19.2M. Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center researchers & clinicians are working to speed that progress. cancer.mcw.edu/researchers-an… #CancerSurvivorsMonth
Join Callisia Clarke, MD, chief of surgical oncology and co-associate director of clinical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin Center to learn the importance of representation in medical research. Watch virtually on 6/19: facebook.com/events/1221070…
The Health Griots were out and about this weekend repping the Community Outreach and Engagement team! From Racine to Kenosha, they showed up at American Cancer Society Relay For Life & Kenosha #juneteenth2025 —walking with survivors, sharing resources, & making powerful connections.
The Ride Audaxity crew will be at Tour de MLK this Saturday—and we’d love to see you there! Join us at Carver Park as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Whether you ride or walk, everyone is welcome! Space is limited. RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/Z2X5NQE5i7.
Precision cancer drugs target tumors based on molecular markers—not location. Yet 144 of 187 are only approved for adults. Medical College of Wisconsin researchers say it’s time for age-agnostic approvals so kids can access these life-saving therapies. 🔗cell.com/trends/cancer/…
623,405 people are living with metastatic breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, & bladder cancer. That number is expected to increase to 693,452 by years end. At Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, our researchers & clinicians are working to improve outcomes. cancer.mcw.edu/researchers-an…
30,000 patients were excluded from a potentially lifesaving drug—based on outdated rules. Now Tommy McFall, PhD, at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center is challenging established theories in oncology—advancing data-informed treatment. Read more: mcw.edu/mcwknowledge/m…
48% of survivors have lived 10+ years since their diagnosis. At the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, our researchers & clinicians are working to develop therapies, improve outcomes, & make survivorship a reality for more people. cancer.mcw.edu/researchers-an… #CancerSurvivorsMonth
The Health Griots and our Community Outreach & Engagement team have been active at local health fairs to raise awareness about men’s health. Their message is clear: early detection saves lives. Schedule your screening and encourage others to do the same: cancer.mcw.edu/patients.../pr…
In a recent JAMA article, Anai N. Kothari, an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, explains how AI can take on repetitive tasks—like writing code or cleaning data—so researchers can focus on breakthrough ideas. youtube.com/watch?v=VgGZ2T…
Meet Adrena Luckett, patient navigator at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center — and a true advocate for healing, hope, and humanity. Adrena walks alongside patients through their cancer journey, making sure they feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
The Every Day Counts study is reimagining what survivorship looks like for women with metastatic breath cancer. In partnership with Loyola University Chicago the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center leads the study tracking how lifestyle changes affect outcomes. cancer.mcw.edu/stories/the-sc…
Haley Heaviland knows what it means to hear “you have cancer.” Today, she helps drive lifesaving research as a Clinical Research Manager in the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Office—and now, she’s bringing that passion to Ride Audaxity. Read her story: audaxity.org/from-trials-to…
When navigating a cancer diagnosis, patients need more than just medical answers—they need a guide and an advocate. That’s where Adrena Luckett, Patient Navigator at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, comes in. #MCWCancerCenter #PatientNavigator #CancerSupport #ClinicalTrials
Meet Stella Dudek and Todd Wilcox, two incredible donors who turned their grief into action by organizing their own fundraisers for the last two years in support of MCW Cancer Center — all in honor of the late Jeff Dudek - beloved husband and friend. Moved by the exceptional care
Congratulations to the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment funding recipients, including Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center investigators & partners! Their projects are making impact: from developing affordable cancer treatments to tackling disparities. cancer.mcw.edu/stories/advanc…
“Every active medicine that is out has been under a clinical trial.” Adrena Luckett, Patient Navigator at Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, helps patients understand clinical trial options, navigate barriers, and feel empowered. “Being part of a trial is something to admire."