Research and Clinical Trials

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17-gene signature linked to remission after triple-negative breast cancer treatment

Associated with relapse-free survival, the genes may play a role in triggering inflammation to initiate an immune system response.

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Mayo Clinic study sheds light on rare genetic disorder and blood cancers

Researchers find that a gene may play a role in causing people with telomere biology disorders to have a high risk of developing blood cancer.

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Beyond BRCA1/2: Pinpointing the risk of inherited breast cancer genes

Mayo Clinic research has filled critical gaps in the understanding of how breast cancer genes predispose women to the disease.

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Mayo Clinic’s AI innovation inspires hope in early detection of pancreatic cancer

Researchers built a highly accurate artificial intelligence model for fully automated cancer detection, including small and otherwise difficult-to-detect tumors.

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Metastatic breast cancer: When cancer spreads beyond the breast

Dr. Lida Mina says treatment for metastatic breast cancer has advanced, allowing people to live longer with a better quality of life.

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New gene markers detect Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer

Researchers have discovered new genetic markers to identify Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer with high accuracy.

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Harnessing the immune system to fight ovarian cancer

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are studying a vaccine-immunotherapy combination to stop ovarian cancer from progressing.

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Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy

Dr. Judy Boughey explains why some people with multiple tumors may be able to receive a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy.

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Mayo Clinic study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

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Mayo Clinic cancer researchers targeting racial disparities in genomic data

Yan Asmann, Ph.D., and Aaron Mansfield, M.D., are leading an effort to reduce racial disparities in genomic data to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.