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DCI offers access to groundbreaking clinical trials and treatments unmatched by other centers.

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News from DCI

Read about important research breakthroughs, clinical innovations, and significant achievements made by DCI members, faculty, and staff.

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News Mention FEATURED September 05, 2024

Looking for the Achilles' Heel in Treatment-Resistant Tumors

While cancer treatment has come a long way, Christine Eyler, MD, PhD,isn’t satisfied. “We could do a lot better,” she said. Eyler, the Butler Harris Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology, hopes her research will help find more effective ways to vanquish tumors. She examines how tumors change during radiation treatment, with the goal of identifying new targets for therapy.

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News Mention July 16, 2024

Woman Finally Takes Dream Family Trip after Spine Metastasis Treatment at Duke

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Alexa Baltazar is a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She shares her story and experience with survivorship care.

News Mention July 01, 2024

Beyond Cancer: Confronting the Challenges of Survivorship

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News Mention June 13, 2024

Patient’s Gift Launches Melanoma Survivorship Program

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DCI Centers of Excellence

DCI Centers of Excellence bring together multidisciplinary teams of nationally recognized specialists to move the needle in cancer research and treatment. Members of these unique, innovative Centers represent basic science, clinical research, patient care, and education. Our mission is to discover new approaches to research and treatment care that push the boundaries of what we know now.

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Education and Training

Research and Education

Training Opportunities

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Cancer Research at DCI

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Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity

Our mission is to reduce the burden of cancer and promote health equity in the Duke Cancer Institute catchment area and beyond.

News and Events

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News Mention

Looking for the Achilles' Heel in Treatment-Resistant Tumors

September 05, 2024 | SOM Magnify

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News Mention

Duke Cancer Institute Expands Genitourinary Oncology Services With Physician Team

September 04, 2024 | Clinical Practice Today

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News Mention

Duke Cancer Institute Colorectal Surgery Team Committed to Top Outcomes

September 04, 2024 | Clinical Practice Today

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Join us for a day of walking, running, remembering, and raising funds to STRIKE OUT SARCOMA. Brought to you by physicians, nurses, and volunteers from Duke Cancer Institute and friends of the Duke Sarcoma Center.

Strike Out For Sarcoma 5K & 10K Run/Walk

September 08, 2024

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Tee Off vs Cancer

September 17, 2024

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Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run

September 21, 2024

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