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A leader in cancer research, education and patient care committed to eradicating cancer in Wisconsin. http://www.mcw.edu/cancer

05/07/2026

Our next Code newsletter publishes tomorrow! Subscribe now to receive our May newsletter, which includes the latest events and these stories:

✨Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network is First to Offer Proton Therapy in Wisconsin
🥼 Esophageal Cancer Is Complex, MCW Researchers Are Finding More Effective Ways to Treat It
🧬DNA Holds the Answers to Childhood Cancer, Dr. Xiaowu G*i Turns Them Into Better Care
🔬CAREFENDR Evaluates Oral Therapy to Improve Life for Patients With Carcinoid Syndrome
🚴‍♀️ Miles for Mom: Green Bay Friends Riding for the Mom Who Never Stopped Cheering

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05/05/2026

Clinicians don’t often talk about cancer being “cured,” but for some patients with multiple myeloma (MM), that’s beginning to change.

People living with this rare blood cancer are now surviving for 10 years or longer—a dramatic shift from just a few decades ago, when the outlook was two to three years.

That progress is being driven by researchers at Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center. Anita D'Souza, MD, says it's largely due to advances in immunotherapy, including CAR T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies.

Read more: https://loom.ly/wqCgMcY

05/04/2026

Last Friday, the Fourth Annual MCW Cancer Center Trainee Symposium brought together a our community of trainees, scientists, and clinicians. The event just keeps getting bigger and better each year!

This year marked an exciting milestone as we hosted the event for the first time in our new Center for Cancer Discovery building. The day was filled with energy, featuring oral presentations, poster sessions, and plenty of opportunities to learn, network, and collaborate, all while enjoying breakfast and lunch together.

A huge thank you to all the attendees, our keynote speaker Brent Stockwell, PhD, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences and Professor at Columbia University, and especially to the trainees whose work is paving the way toward breakthroughs in cancer research.

04/30/2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Cancer Discovery (CCD) has been named a 2025 Top Projects honoree by The Daily Reporter. The recognition highlights projects across Wisconsin that make a meaningful impact.

As Eastern Wisconsin’s first and only facility dedicated exclusively to cancer research, it was built to be a hub for collaboration, innovation, and discovery.

Join us on May 7 from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the Brookfield Conference Center to celebrate this acknowledgment: https://dailyreporter.com/event/top-projects-2/

04/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for our third annual Care for the Cancer Caregiver event, led by the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement team.

The event focused on caregivers and created space to reflect on self-care, connect with others, and learn about available support for them and their loved ones facing cancer.

We’re grateful to our presenters, community leaders, and attendees for sharing their experiences and resources in support of cancer caregivers.

04/24/2026

Stay ahead of cancer, without the stress.

Join the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and Families Fighting Hereditary Cancer for a free workshop to help you stay on track with screenings and manage your “scanxiety,” anxiety before, during, or after medical scans.

📅 Sunday, May 3 | 🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
💻 Zoom (link to be provided after registration).

Sign up here: https://www.familiesfightcancer.org/events

04/21/2026

It’s Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to cancers that develop in the mouth, throat, larynx, sinuses, and salivary glands.

Thanks to support from Ride Audaxity and Our Patient Project, Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center researchers Joseph Zenga, MD, and Heather Himburg, PhD, and their research team are advancing innovative work using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs). This immunotherapy approach uses the body’s own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer cells.

This research could change the way certain tumors are treated and is part of a broader effort to improve outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer.

Want to hear how riding in Audaxity can move this research forward? Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/audaxity/id1342298832?i=1000702534889

04/20/2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center Community Outreach & Engagement team will be at the Milwaukee Film Festival on April 23 at 3:00 PM at the Oriental Theatre MKE during a dark comedy/drama film that touches on .

Stop by our table to ask questions, learn more about screening and prevention, or simply say hello! Hope to see you at the big screen.

04/17/2026

Are you caring for someone with cancer? This event is for you.

Join us on Saturday, April 25 for “Care for the Cancer Caregiver, a meaningful day dedicated to supporting you. Connect with others who understand your journey, hear from expert speakers, and discover new ways to care for both your loved one and yourself.

📍 8701 W. Watertown Plank Road
🅿️ Free parking available
🥗 Lunch provided

Don’t miss this opportunity: https://loom.ly/SIEmFSY

04/15/2026

Ever think about playing hide-and-seek with molecules? 🔬

That’s basically what Lan Zhu, PhD, and her lab members are doing every day. The molecules she studies are far too small to see with the naked eye, yet they help control how cancer cells grow, communicate, and resist treatment.

By revealing these shapes, scientists can see how these molecules are built, helping them design drugs to stop cancer at its source.

🔗 Read more about the research: https://loom.ly/C22_tRU

04/13/2026

Join the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and community partners for the Caring-Sharing Cancer Thrivers & Caregivers Workshop on April 18.

This event is designed to support cancer thrivers and caregivers through expert presentations, wellness activities, and community resources.

You’ll also hear from MCW’s Jennifer Geurts, Genetic Counseling Associate Professor.

📌 See the flyer for details and registration information.

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8701 Watertown Plank Road, PO Box 26509
Milwaukee, WI
53226

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