Research

We place a high value on research. The Early Onset Cancer Program partners with teams around Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, and Yale School of Public Health to discover new insight into early onset cancers and to learn more about the needs of our patients and families.

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More Research & Clinical Trials

Cancer studies use large data sets to discover new drugs to treat cancer, new therapies to make symptoms less severe, or lifestyle changes to reduce the chances of getting cancer. It may also address big-picture questions like why cancer is more common in certain populations, like younger adults, or how doctors can make existing tools more effective. These discoveries can help people with cancer and their caregivers live fuller lives.

When a scientist makes a medical discovery in the laboratory (called bench research), it also needs to be tested on people outside the lab setting. These tests are known as clinical trials. Through these trials, researchers can learn if the treatment or tool is safe, learn about potential side effects, and discover how effective it is for the patients who volunteer to try it.

Research is a complex process where teams of professionals from many fields join together with one goal. The Early Onset Cancer Program also has an intentional focus on increasing diversity among participants in research and clinical trials. We are working to expand access to these studies for all adults under 50.

Learn more about our team’s active studies below: