cancer prevention

The UChicago Advantage: Focus on Prevention

The ideal way to beat cancer is to keep it from forming in the first place. A leader in prevention, The University of Chicago Medical Center has pioneered model clinics dedicated to people at high risk for primary or recurrent cancer. Our specialists help them understand the best preventative strategies and develop better strategies based on cutting-edge research.
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The UChicago Advantage: Focus on Early Detection

The positive impact of early detection on cancer mortality is one victory in the war on cancer, yet there is enormous room for improvement. Oftentimes, screening results leave doctors and patients uncertain about what to do next. For some cancers, such as ovarian, lung, and pancreatic, there is no effective screening —the disease is typically found in an advanced stage, when chances of a cure are remote.
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The UChicago Advantage: Focus on Diagnosis

Although there are a large number of targeted therapies available for the treatment of a variety of cancers, the challenge medical practitioners face is matching the right therapy with the right patient. Researchers at UChicago strive to develop novel methods to effectively guide the treatment choices available for patients.
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The UChicago Advantage: Focus on Personalized Care

The presence of a large, world-class cancer research program, such as ours, elevates the quality of patient care by providing a level of expertise unavailable at most other medical centers. Patients benefit not only from state-of-the-art medical technology, but also from a team of physicians known for their innovative thinking.
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The UChicago Advantage: Focus on Community

The UCCCC seeks to ensure quality cancer care for patients in our community. Over the past 5 years, the UCCCC and The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) have launched a series of initiatives to build partnerships with local communities and engage directly in providing information and solutions that enhance healthcare in the neighborhoods surrounding UChicago.
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Just for Kids

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Innovative Research Facilities

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U.S. News & World Report

News

Three UCCCC members earn named professorships, Posner tapped to direct clinical cancer programs, CRF honors Pierce and Szmulewitz, plus more.
Member News — February 2012 (PDF)

Rowley earns Japan Prize for landmark cancer discoveries
Japan Prize Foundation — January 25, 2012

UCCCC members receive prestigious University honor
UCMC Announcement — January 17, 2012

Top Japanese scientist heads to UChicago to continue anticancer drug discovery and development
UCMC Announcement — January 9, 2012

Winter 2012 issue features technology helping to personalize cancer care, novel approach to help teen swimmer get back in pool, high schoolers inspired to pursue careers in science, plus more.
Pathways to Discovery — Winter 2012 (PDF)

Targeted therapies improve prognosis for lung cancer
Pathways to Discovery — Winter 2012

Gene test may predict which breast cancer patients will respond best to treatments
Pathways to Discovery — Winter 2012

  • ASCO Accelerating Progress Against Cancer (PDF)
  • AACR Cancer Progress Report 2011 (PDF)
  • UChicago Timeline of Seminal Cancer Events (PDF)
  • ASCO Interactive Timeline of Cancer Progress
  • ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2011
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