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Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the UMass Cancer Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting cutting-edge research at the highest level, offering excellence in education and training, and serving as an educational resource and advocate for the Central Massachusetts community.
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Expert Cancer Care in Central Massachusetts

We offer comprehensive cancer care for all childhood and adult cancers, combining state-of-the-art treatments with compassionate support for patients and their families.
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Cutting-Edge Cancer Research

We carry out front-line research in basic, translational, clinical and population-based discovery to find newer, better methods for the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
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World Class Medical and Scientific Education

The UMass Cancer Center is dedicated to training the next generation of cancer researchers, clinicians and physician-scientists.
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Michael Green Memorial
Michael Green Memorial

UMass Chan lost one of its greats when Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, passed away unexpectedly in February 2023. We've established these web pages in his memory so our visitors can take a few minutes, from time to time, to peruse and remember him.

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Cancer Nexus Blog

Read up on the Center's latest developments in cancer research, screening and prevention, as well as innovations in cancer detection and treatment.

Feb 5, 2024

Toward Healing Both the Cancer Patient and Their Caregiver: A Conversation with Timothy Sannes, PhD

A cancer diagnosis impacts more than the patient. Timothy Sannes, PhD, tells us about how he helps patient caregivers as well.

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Dec 23, 2021

Adapt2YourMood: A Mood-tailored Intervention for Smoking Cessation

A pilot study to develop new bioinformatic tools to identify fusion circRNAs in cancer has received funding from the UMass Cancer Center and PQHS

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Jun 14, 2021

Leveraging mHealth to Increase Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

Aiming to provide direct link between providers and physical activity programs to conduct patient referrals

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Apr 15, 2021

Cancer Prevention and Control Research at UMass Cancer Center

Cancer Population Health Sciences research program investigates multi-level factors of cancer risk and treatment outcomes to implement effective cancer screening, prevention, and treatment

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Apr 9, 2021

COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Survivors' Physical Activity & Mental Health

Study reveals digital physical activity and mental health support programs may help address ongoing needs of cancer survivors during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

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