Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

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Masonic Cancer Center of the University of Minnesota

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A Comprehensive Cancer Center Designated by the National Cancer Institute
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Women's Cancer Research Program

Program Leaders:
Levi S. Downs, Jr., M.D., M.S.
Douglas Yee, M.D.

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Program Leaders Levi S. Downs, Jr., M.D., M.S., (left) and Douglas Yee, M.D.

Members of this program work to improve detection, treatment, and prevention of women's cancers in order to improve outcomes. Toward that end, they seek to discover improved methods for early detection, understand the biology of breast and gynecologic cancers, and enhance treatment through more precisely targeted therapies.

Program News

Recognition Program highlights accomplishments, awards key individuals in Women's Cancer Research Program

Researchers awarded grants from the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Health Talk & You: Another Weapon to Fight Ovarian Cancer

U of M study finds thalidomide shows promise for treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer