UW Health is home to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, one of the original comprehensive cancer centers in the country as designated by the National Cancer Institute and the only one in Wisconsin.
The UW Carbone Cancer Center has been a leader in shaping how the world understands cancer. Our research has helped revolutionize more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Here, you will have access to the nation’s top experts who will be with you every step of your journey.
UW Health also includes the SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center, which gives patients the benefit of accessing a wide range of outpatient services at once convenient location including radiation oncology, medical imaging and cancer rehabilitation.
A history of innovation
clinical trialsThere are more than 250 cancer clinical trials taking place at UW Health at any given time
yearsUW-Madison has been home to groundbreaking advances in cancer research for decades
NationallyThe UW Carbone Cancer Center is the 5th in the nation for research funding
Original cancer centersThe UW Carbone Cancer Center is one of the original NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers
A history of research
The UW Carbone Cancer Center was the first cancer research center founded by a university in the United States. With a long history of research that dates back nearly a century, the Carbone Cancer Center has been at the forefront of advancing our understanding of cancer prevention and care.
Our researchers and physicians work together to translate discoveries in the lab to treatments in the clinic. From bone marrow transplant to Mohs surgery, immunotherapy to chemoprevention, many of the innovations from our labs have gone on to become a standard form of cancer treatment across the world.
Our partnerships
We are part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, one of the top 30 cancer centers in the U.S. Our regional and state partnerships include the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, the Precision Medicine Molecular Tumor Board and Wisconsin Community Advisory Board. We are accredited by the Commission on Cancer. Through collaboration we can bring personalized care to more individuals in more communities, helping to improve our understanding of cancer while reducing the barriers to care.
Clinical trials
At any one time, there are hundreds of active cancer clinical trials at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Through the research and collaboration with partners across the state, the U.S. and even the world, patients have access to new and novel treatments and interventions that can improve the lives of others.
Learn about clinical trials for adults