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ONCOLOGY

The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a global leader in the treatment of a broad range of cancer types due to its dedication to comprehensive clinical oncology research, world-renowned faculty, physicians and oncologists, and its commitment to making breakthroughs in medical, surgical, radiation and interventional oncology. The Lurie Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of only 57 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation recognized for their scientific leadership, resources and the depth and breadth of their research. In addition, Lurie Cancer Center is a founding member of the​ National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and our physicians actively participate in writing NCCN patient guidelines for each type cancer.

Clinical trials in ONCOLOGY

(xIRB NCI CIRB) Alliance A031902: CASPAR - A Phase III Trial of Enzalutamide and Rucaparib as a Novel Therapy in First-Line Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Principal Investigator: 
David J. VanderWeele, MD, PhD

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(xIRB NCI CIRB) Alliance A211801: BRCA-P: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center, International Phase 3 Study to determine the Preventive Effect of Denosumab on Breast Cancer in Women carrying a BRCA1 Germline Mutation

​Principal Investigator: 
Seema A. Khan, MD

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Temporarily Removing Organs to Completely Remove Cancer

The story of how six different specialties came together in an unprecedented way to remove a massive tumor affecting Jessica's heart. Read Jessica's story.

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Updates from Northwestern medicine ONCOLOGY

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November 2024

ONCOLOGY
Feinberg Scientists Identified As ‘Highly Cited’ on 2024 Clarivate List
Featuring: Neil Kelleher, PhD, Jeffrey Sosman, MD
Two Northwestern Medicine oncologists were named to the 2024 “Highly Cited Researchers” list, published by Clarivate Analytics. The annual list identifies investigators who have demonstrated significant influence in their field through the publication of highly cited publications over the preceding eleven years.
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November 2024

ONCOLOGY
Immunotherapy Shows Potential to Treat Deadly Thyroid Cancer
Northwestern Medicine Cancer Team

October 2024

ONCOLOGY
Chief of Division of Hematology and Oncology Named
cells under microscope

October 2024

ONCOLOGY
Combination Therapy May Improve Treatment Response in Pancreatic Cancer
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September 2024

ONCOLOGY
Improving Next-Generation Cancer Treatments
X-Ray Charts of Brain

September 2024

ONCOLOGY
Diagnostic Guidelines Don’t Catch All Rare Cancers, Study Finds
X-Ray and Heat Charts

September 2024

ONCOLOGY
Combination Treatment Improves Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations

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Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Lurie Cancer Center Oncology Review 2025

Join leaders in oncology and hematology Friday, July 11, 2025, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
at the 2025 Lurie Cancer Center Oncology Review Symposium. This event is a comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research and clinical data presented at ASCO's Annual Meeting.

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For a full list of CME opportunities, visit Continuing Medical Education at Feinberg School of Medicine.

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We are committed to improving human health through education and discovery.

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