Ambitious Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Program Ramps Up at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center - Takeaways - MDSpire

Ambitious Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Program Ramps Up at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Breast cancer oncologist Daphne Stewart, MD, explains why Keck Medicine’s USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is working to expand patient access to breast cancer clinical trials

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  • April 30, 2025

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    Keck Medicine's USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center offers over 25 clinical trials for breast cancer patients.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced clinical trial participation and interest among patients.

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    Current trials include innovative therapies like vaccines and T cell therapy for advanced breast cancer.

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    Researchers are exploring less invasive treatment options and de-escalation of chemotherapy for premenopausal women.

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    Multidisciplinary teams at Keck Medicine assess patient eligibility for clinical trials weekly to enhance treatment options.

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Ambitious Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Program Ramps Up at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

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