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Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the UMass Cancer Center is committed to providing exceptional patient care, conducting cutting-edge research at the highest level, offering excellence in education and training, and serving as an educational resource and advocate for the Central Massachusetts community.
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Expert Cancer Care in Central Massachusetts

We offer comprehensive cancer care for all childhood and adult cancers, combining state-of-the-art treatments with compassionate support for patients and their families.
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Cutting-Edge Cancer Research

We carry out front-line research in basic, translational, clinical and population-based discovery to find newer, better methods for the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
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Education

World Class Medical and Scientific Education

The UMass Cancer Center is dedicated to training the next generation of cancer researchers, clinicians and physician-scientists.
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Michael Green Memorial
Michael Green Memorial

UMass Chan lost one of its greats when Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, passed away unexpectedly in February 2023. We've established these web pages in his memory so our visitors can take a few minutes, from time to time, to peruse and remember him.

Donate to the The Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, Award in Graduate Research:

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gerber-jonathan-md

The Cancer Walk is an opportunity for us to connect with our patients in a different venue and a different environment, and to engage this community that we’re here to support...

Jonathan Gerber, MD
Chief, Hematology/Oncology
Director, UMass Cancer Center
Eleanor Eustis Farrington Chair in Cancer Research
Professor of Medicine

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The UMass Cancer Walk

Started in 1999, the UMass Cancer Walk has become the largest one-day, single-location fundraising event in Central Massachusetts, bringing together thousands of individuals to celebrate their fundraising success. The event supports adult and pediatric cancer research and care, and clinical trials of new, potentially lifesaving therapies taking place at UMass Chan Medical School.

The Cancer Walk is an opportunity for us to connect with our patients in a different venue and a different environment, and to engage this community that we’re here to support...

The UMass Cancer Walk

Join us for the next UMass Cancer Walk at Polar Park on Sunday, September 29, 2024!