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Welcome to the University of Illinois Cancer Center

Our mission is to provide innovative care designed to eliminate cancer health inequities by elevating the voices of our diverse communities as stakeholders in discovery, education, and the provision of care.

The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s vision is to eliminate cancer health inequities and improve cancer outcomes for all.

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Introducing the Data Hub for Communities

The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Data Hub for Communities is an interactive platform that allows you to explore and visualize data about the burden of cancer and its risk factors across multiple geographic levels within Illinois. Data are available to download as charts, maps, tables, and more.

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Events

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Translational Oncology Program Meeting

The TO Program represents a group of investigators connected by the common interest of translating laboratory research discoveries into clinical trials with the potential to impact cancer outcomes within the Cancer Center catchment area and beyond.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Prostate Cancer Working Group Meeting

Discussion includes a presentation, programmatic announcements and updates from leaders.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Cancer Biology Program Meeting

The scientific goal of the Cancer Biology (CB) Program is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie tumor initiation, progression and metastasis.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series

The Survivorship Lecture Series is a monthly speaker event sponsored by the University of Illinois Cancer Center, featuring presentations by leaders in the field on topics in cancer survivorship.

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Featured Videos

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Two physicians walking down stairs. We are the University of Illinois Cancer Center
Yolanda Johnson on her experiences being on a clinical trial. Meet Yolanda Johnson
A woman looking into a microscope. Breast Cancer Survivors Tour Research Labs
Miguel Ortega sharing his experience Meet Miguel Ortega
William Cardona and his sister, Marlin Salgado Meet William Cardona and Marlin Salgado
Pamela Thomas-Hall on her experiences being on a clinical trial. Meet Pamela Thomas-Hall

Cancer Center News

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WVON: National Cancer Research Month

05/05/2026

May is National Cancer Research Month, and you can still listen to WVON 1690 AM’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” when University of Illinois Cancer Center Deputy Director VK Gadi, MD, PhD, was a featured guest.

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Newly Activated Clinical Trials

04/30/2026

A listing of clinical trials recently activated for patient enrollment by the University of Illinois Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office.

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AACR 2026 Annual Meeting Abstracts

04/27/2026

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2026 Annual Meeting featured research from authors and trainees affiliated with the University of Illinois Cancer Center, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), and UI Health, the academic health enterprise at UIC.

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