IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Indiana's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center | A leader in cancer research To learn more, visit www.cancer.iu.edu.

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana’s only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Based at Indiana University, we focus on cancer research, education and clinical trials—not patient care. Our researchers and physician–scientists are discovering how cancer works, developing new therapies, and training the next generation of cancer researchers. While our healthcare partners provide treatment, we lead the research that fuels tomorrow’s cures. To learn about our patient care partner, IU Health, visit www.iuhealth.org.

The annual Peachey Project held at Indiana University Kokomo brought together scientists, clinicians and patient advocat...
04/03/2026

The annual Peachey Project held at Indiana University Kokomo brought together scientists, clinicians and patient advocates with a shared focus on advancing breast cancer research.

Sponsored by the Catherine Peachey Fund, the conference fosters collaboration across institutions, encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the next generation of researchers.

With 85 attendees, the day created space for meaningful discussion, new partnerships and continued progress through shared knowledge.

He found his why—and helped change cancer care for thousands. For Patrick Loehrer, MD, that purpose began with a trip t...
04/02/2026

He found his why—and helped change cancer care for thousands.

For Patrick Loehrer, MD, that purpose began with a trip to Kenya—and grew into a decades-long effort to expand cancer care, train physicians and improve outcomes for patients.

Now, he’s being recognized with Indiana University’s John W. Ryan Award for global impact through AMPATH Oncology. The award recognizes faculty across Indiana University who make exceptional contributions to international education, research and partnerships.

Read how one partnership helped transform cancer care in western Kenya and beyond: https://ow.ly/WzN750YzJGF.

Cancer care is more than treatment. It’s about quality of life. An internationally recognized supportive oncology exper...
04/01/2026

Cancer care is more than treatment. It’s about quality of life.

An internationally recognized supportive oncology expert, Christian “Chris” Nelson, PhD, has joined IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to lead the Walther Center for Supportive Oncology. His work focuses on helping people manage symptoms, support mental health and improve well-being during and after cancer.

Learn how his leadership will shape the future of supportive oncology: https://ow.ly/cFmC50YBNHr.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Indiana—but together, we can change that.We’ve redesigned the End L...
03/30/2026

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Indiana—but together, we can change that.

We’ve redesigned the End Lung Cancer Now webpages to make it easier to find the information and resources you need. Learn about your lung cancer risk, how screening saves lives, how research is advancing better treatments and how patients, caregivers and communities across Indiana are getting involved.

End Lung Cancer Now, an initiative of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, brings together patients, survivors, caregivers, researchers, healthcare providers and community advocates with one goal: ending the suffering and death caused by lung cancer in Indiana.

Explore the new pages and learn how you can be part of the effort: https://ow.ly/WC9M50Yt7qu.

Adults younger than 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at increasing rates. A diagnosis of colorectal cancer ...
03/27/2026

Adults younger than 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at increasing rates. A diagnosis of colorectal cancer can be scary at any age, especially for younger people who face additional challenges. People younger than 50 are more likely to be diagnosed at an advanced stage compared to older adults, and they benefit from additional support and multidisciplinary care.

In this Simon Says session, gastrointestinal oncologist Laura Vater, MD, MPH, and Andrea Bauer, CPN, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and provide additional insights to help support people through treatments and beyond.

Watch now: https://ow.ly/OpH250YhKoY.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the hardest blood cancers to treat, with many patients facing relapse. Researcher...
03/26/2026

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the hardest blood cancers to treat, with many patients facing relapse.

Researchers at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are working to change that by targeting two key survival systems that help leukemia cells resist treatment. Their approach has already shown rapid responses in early clinical trials.

This study also honors H. Scott Boswell, MD, a longtime IU physician-scientist who helped launch the research and shape its core idea. The work is dedicated to his memory.

Read more about the research: https://ow.ly/wlnp50Yx2be.

03/25/2026

In its first year, Indiana’s first mobile lung screening program reached nearly 750 Hoosiers across 39 counties, breaking down barriers and expanding access to life-saving early detection.

Join MacKenzie White, MPH, executive director of End Lung Cancer Now and Nasser Hanna, MD, chair of End Lung Cancer Now, as they share results, lessons learned and the bold initiatives ahead.

They will discuss how End lung Cancer Now is advancing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and working toward a future where lung cancer is detected earlier and outcomes improve.

You can stop colon cancer before it starts.Most colon cancers begin as polyps—small growths inside the colon that can sl...
03/24/2026

You can stop colon cancer before it starts.

Most colon cancers begin as polyps—small growths inside the colon that can slowly turn into cancer.

A colonoscopy can remove polyps during the same procedure, preventing cancer before it forms.

Screening is prevention in action.

Learn more about colon cancer prevention: https://ow.ly/F0fP50YesnI.

All of us at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center send our sympathies to the Simon family as they again feel the imp...
03/23/2026

All of us at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center send our sympathies to the Simon family as they again feel the impact of cancer with the passing of David Simon, the son of our namesake Melvin Simon (1926-2009). Every tragic loss due to cancer renews the commitment of IU’s more than 350 researchers to research that improves outcomes for cancer patients. We continue to be grateful for the Simon family’s enormous investment in IU cancer research.

Steven Rhodes, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor at Indiana...
03/23/2026

Steven Rhodes, MD, PhD, a physician-scientist at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, was recently named a 2026 Young Physician-Scientist Award recipient by the American Society of Clinical Investigation, recognizing rising leaders in medical research.

His research focuses on neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that can lead to tumors and aggressive cancers. His lab is studying why these tumors become harder for the immune system to detect—a discovery that could help scientists identify cancer earlier and develop better treatments.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Rhodes on this national recognition.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/b3tW50Yqh68.

Five years ago, Kelvin Lee, MD, stepped in to lead the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center—in the middle of the COVID-1...
03/19/2026

Five years ago, Kelvin Lee, MD, stepped in to lead the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center—in the middle of the COVID-19 surge.

Since then, the center has launched new initiatives, including a mobile lung screening program for Hoosiers, strengthened its research programs and climbed more than 50 spots in the U.S. News rankings.

In a new Q&A, Dr. Lee reflects on the moments that stand out, the importance of people and teamwork, and where cancer research could go in the next five years.

Read the full conversation: https://ow.ly/wqZT50YuRc8.

This month’s Simon Says Expert Series session—Driving change & delivering hope: One year of mobile screening and the gro...
03/18/2026

This month’s Simon Says Expert Series session—Driving change & delivering hope: One year of mobile screening and the growing impact of End Lung Cancer Now—will be at 12 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 25. Submit your questions and register now: https://ow.ly/Ycov50YvegA.

In its first year, Indiana’s first mobile lung screening program reached nearly 750 Hoosiers across 39 counties, breaking down barriers and expanding access to life-saving early detection.

Join MacKenzie White, MPH, executive director of End Lung Cancer Now and Nasser Hanna, MD, chair of End Lung Cancer Now, as they share results, lessons learned and the bold initiatives ahead.

They will discuss how End lung Cancer Now is advancing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and working toward a future where lung cancer is detected earlier and outcomes improve.

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The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and one of only 51 in the nation. At the IU Simon Cancer Center, more than 200 scientists conduct research from four different programs. The goals of those programs range from understanding the molecular changes that cause cancer to developing targeted therapies to prevent and treat cancer. Through our partnership with Indiana University Health, cancer patients benefit from the scientific discoveries made at the IU Simon Cancer Center.