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Breast Cancer Research Program
Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Research
Here are just a few of the exciting breast cancer research studies.
About the Cutting-Edge Breast Cancer Research at ChristianaCare
Working side-by-side, physicians and scientific researchers from ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research, University of Delaware and The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia identify the needs of individual patients at the bedside, explore solutions in the lab and translate those results directly into treatment plans as unique as the individuals who will benefit from them.
Here are just a few of the exciting breast cancer research studies currently underway at ChristianaCare:
This cluster of circulating tumor cells (CTCs, shown in red) originated from the blood of a breast cancer patient. CTCs are an important focus of cancer research because they provide a key target for new treatments.
Research Areas of Interest
Surviving Cancer Together
The Health Consequences of Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors and Partners study is supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study is being conducted by the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute in association with the University of Delaware. The goal of this study is to better understand the long-term experiences of breast cancer patients and their spouses/partners, including emotional and physical well-being, relationship quality, and concerns for the future.
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Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 2200,
Newark, DE 19713
