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UMass Cancer Center

Our mission is to advance the cancer control continuum—from etiology through survivorship—in patients of all ages and with all types of cancer, through cutting-edge research, excellence in education, community-based outreach and the delivery of compassionate, patient-centered care.

 

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UMass Cancer Center is a powerhouse in cancer research. Our scientists and clinical researchers have been recruited from around the world and are leaders in their field who work to advance our understanding of cancer initiation, progression, treatment and prevention through groundbreaking basic, translational, clinical and population research.

 

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  • UMass Cancer Walk raises more than $500,000 for cancer research
    October 01, 2026

    UMass Cancer Walk raises more than $500,000 for cancer research

    The 28th annual UMass Cancer Walk raised more than $500,000 for cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan Medical School despite the event’s cancellation due to the nor’easter.

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  • Two years later, CAR T cell therapy shows promise for life without lupus flares
    September 29, 2026

    Two years later, CAR T cell therapy shows promise for life without lupus flares

    Talaya Reid was the first of three people living with lupus to enroll in a clinical research study at UMass Chan exploring the use of CAR T cell therapy to treat lupus nephritis.

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  • UMass Cancer Walk supports access to lifesaving clinical trials
    August 31, 2026

    UMass Cancer Walk supports access to lifesaving clinical trials

    Proceeds from the UMass Cancer Walk, returning to Polar Park on Sunday, Sept. 27, support cancer research and clinical trials at UMass Chan.

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  • PhD candidate Emily Blackburn seeks early interventions for cancer patients
    August 26, 2026

    PhD candidate Emily Blackburn seeks early interventions for cancer patients

    PhD candidate Emily Blackburn, MPH, received a prestigious grant from the National Cancer Institute to research proliferating cell nuclear antigen, or PCNA.

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  • UMass Chan researchers study psychedelic medication for adjustment disorder in people with serious medical conditions
    August 24, 2026

    UMass Chan researchers study psychedelic medication for adjustment disorder in people with serious medical conditions

    UMass Chan clinical trial studies psychedelic medication for adjustment disorder related to serious illness

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  • mRNA immunotherapy developed by UMass Chan scientists eliminates pancreatic tumors in mice
    August 12, 2026

    mRNA immunotherapy developed by UMass Chan scientists eliminates pancreatic tumors in mice

    Novel mRNA treatment developed at UMass Chan Medical School eliminates pancreatic cancer tumors in 50 percent of treated mice.

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