Cancer research

Count on our experts for innovative treatments based on the latest cancer research. At Aurora BayCare Medical Center, we never stop searching for ways to stop cancer in its tracks.

Groundbreaking clinical research: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

We offer leading-edge treatment for all cancer types. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained oncologists and surgeons lead the way in developing customized cancer therapies. Program highlights include:

• Comprehensive team-based care: Our specialists share their expertise and clinical research in our Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinic and weekly tumor boards. Our collaborative approach to care means you have access to the newest treatment options recommended by our team of experts.
• Constant research focus: We continuously review and contribute to the latest cancer research. We lead and participate in clinical trials, giving you instant access to cancer treatments not available to the public.
• National recognition: Our clinical trials program was among the first accredited by the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program. This accreditation means our program meets the highest ethical and quality standards for human research.

Leading-edge treatments

Our cancer experts contribute to ongoing clinical trials through the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). We also participate in pharmaceutical company trials, as well as trials with other cancer research organizations.

We offer clinical trials in:

• Cancer surgery: We develop new surgical techniques to remove and treat cancer.
• Radiation oncology: We explore emerging radiation therapy treatments that target cancer with precision.
• Chemotherapy: Our specialists evaluate innovative drugs that work to kill cancer cells.
• Immunotherapy: We research drugs that mobilize the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.
• Targeted therapy: We work to find drugs that target and attack certain types of cancer cells and molecules that contribute to cancer growth.
• Precision medicine: We find new treatment options that use genetic information about cancer, such as tumor molecules or proteins, to fight the cancer.

Types of clinical trials we offer

You have access to the newest cancer treatments through clinical trials right here at home. We conduct every clinical trial according to the highest professional and ethical standards.

You’ll find different types of cancer clinical trials. We offer:

• Treatment trials, which study new drugs, devices and medical procedures.
• Prevention trials, which explore new ways to prevent cancer.
• Screening trials, which investigate new ways to detect cancer.
• Diagnostic trials, which study improved tests and procedures for diagnosing cancer.
• Quality-of-life trials, which look for ways to increase well-being and improve comfort for people with cancer.

Request an appointment

Learn more about open clinical trials at Aurora BayCare. Request an appointment with a cancer specialist.