MCW Cancer Center
@MCWCancerCenter
A leader in cancer research, education and patient care committed to eradicating cancer in Wisconsin. Affiliated with @MedicalCollege.
Congratulations to the @ahwendowment funding recipients, including @MedicalCollege Cancer Center investigators & partners! Their projects are making impact: from developing affordable cancer treatments to tackling disparities. cancer.mcw.edu/stories/advanc…
The Health Griots were out and about this weekend repping the Community Outreach and Engagement team! From Racine to Kenosha, they showed up at @AmericanCancer Relay For Life & Kenosha #juneteenth2025 —walking with survivors, sharing resources, & making powerful connections.
“Every active medicine that is out has been under a clinical trial.” Adrena Luckett, Patient Navigator at @MedicalCollege Cancer Center, helps patients understand clinical trial options, navigate barriers, and feel empowered. “Being part of a trial is something to admire."
Join the Cancer Disparities Program for Research & Community Scholars to explore how biology, lifestyle, and policy shape cancer outcomes. The program runs Sept-May with bi-weekly sessions held on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM. Apply by Aug 22: ccsnwi.org/scholarsprogram.
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 @MCWCancerCenter — all in honor of the late Jeff Dudek - beloved husband and friend. Moved by the exceptional care…
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 @MedicalCollege Cancer Center, comes in. #MCWCancerCenter #PatientNavigator #CancerSupport #ClinicalTrials
Haley Heaviland knows what it means to hear “you have cancer.” Today, she helps drive lifesaving research as a Clinical Research Manager in the @MedicalCollege Clinical Trials Office—and now, she’s bringing that passion to @rideaudaxity. Read her story: audaxity.org/from-trials-to…
The Every Day Counts study is reimagining what survivorship looks like for women with metastatic breath cancer. In partnership with @LoyolaChicago the @MedicalCollege Cancer Center leads the study tracking how lifestyle changes affect outcomes. cancer.mcw.edu/stories/the-sc…
Meet Adrena Luckett, patient navigator at the @MedicalCollege 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.
In a recent @JAMA_current article, @anaikothari, an assistant professor at the @MedicalCollege 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…
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…
The Audaxity newsletter publishes tomorrow! Subscribe to read these stories: -REV UP for Ride Weekend at the MCW Center for Cancer Discovery -Sneak Peek at the Official Audaxity Jersey -Support the Cause, With or Without Wheels Sign up: audaxity.org/newsletter/
48% of survivors have lived 10+ years since their diagnosis. At the @MedicalCollege 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
30,000 patients were excluded from a potentially lifesaving drug—based on outdated rules. Now Tommy McFall, PhD, at the @MedicalCollege Cancer Center is challenging established theories in oncology—advancing data-informed treatment. Read more: mcw.edu/mcwknowledge/m…
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 @MedicalCollege Cancer Center, our researchers & clinicians are working to improve outcomes. cancer.mcw.edu/researchers-an…
Precision cancer drugs target tumors based on molecular markers—not location. Yet 144 of 187 are only approved for adults. @MedicalCollege researchers say it’s time for age-agnostic approvals so kids can access these life-saving therapies. 🔗cell.com/trends/cancer/…
The @rideaudaxity 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.
Join Callisia Clarke, MD, chief of surgical oncology and co-associate director of clinical research at the @MedicalCollege Center to learn the importance of representation in medical research. Watch virtually on 6/19: facebook.com/events/1221070…
Our #CancerCode newsletter publishes on Friday! Subscribe now to read the latest events and these stories: -Audaxity Bike Giveaway Helps More Riders Join the Movement to End Cancer -MASTER-2 Trial Advances Personalized Treatment for Multiple Myeloma cancer.mcw.edu/donors-and-giv…
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. @MedicalCollege Cancer Center researchers & clinicians are working to speed that progress. cancer.mcw.edu/researchers-an… #CancerSurvivorsMonth
