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Welcome to the Duke Cancer Institute, one of the premier cancer centers in the U.S.
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Learn about patient care, treatment advances and clinic locations on DukeHealth.org.
News from DCI
Read about important research breakthroughs, clinical innovations, and significant achievements made by DCI members, faculty, and staff.
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Woman Finally Takes Dream Family Trip after Spine Metastasis Treatment at Duke
In early 2020, Heather Moffitt was busy planning a dream trip to Australia with her family.
First, a global pandemic canceled the trip.
A year later, the surprise diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer pushed it back again.
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Patient’s Gift Launches Melanoma Survivorship Program
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DCI Centers of Excellence
DCI Centers of Excellence bring together multidisciplinary teams of nationally recognized specialists to move the needle in cancer research and treatment. Members of these unique, innovative Centers represent basic science, clinical research, patient care, and education. Our mission is to discover new approaches to research and treatment care that push the boundaries of what we know now.
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Education and Training
Research and Education
Duke Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination provides a rich, diverse academic environment committed to education, training, research, and clinical care of cancer patients. We support nearly 1,300 active Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)-affiliated trainees from middle school students in the Durham community through junior faculty.Training Opportunities
The CRTEC coordinates training programs for cancer physicians, scientists, and health professionals.![Medical students walking in hallway](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/homepage/landing_educationandtrainingfull600x600.png?itok=YKmNj9my)
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Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity
Our mission is to reduce the burden of cancer and promote health equity in the Duke Cancer Institute catchment area and beyond.
News and Events
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Introducing Summer 2024 Breakthroughs
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Stay in the Light
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New Hope
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to the Duke Cancer Institute
With your help, we can re-imagine how to defeat cancer. Explore the many ways you can partner with us.
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Careers
at the Duke Cancer Institute
Be part of a team whose goal is to discover, develop, and deliver the future of cancer care now.
Career Opportunities