UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
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In partnership with AdventHealth, Moffitt Cancer Center has announced that they will be bringing early phase clinical trials to the Orlando area. Previously unavailable in the area, this access will provide patients with cutting-edge cancer treatments and accelerate AdventHealth's efforts to obtain National Cancer Institute designation.
At the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gala on September 12, nearly a thousand supporters raised more a million dollars for the center's cancer research efforts. Congratulations to Hillman on their successful fundraising event!
Congratulations to Cone Health Cancer Center's Dr. Matt Manning! The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has honored Dr. Manning as an ASTRO Fellow for his contributions to the field of radiation oncology and his progress in advancing cancer research, education, and patient care.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center raised $1.7 million in September during its "Treads and Threads" fundraising event. The cancer center is directing this funding toward the installation of a $50 million proton therapy machine, and will become the first cancer program in the state to offer the treatment.
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
