Cancer Research Institute

04/27/2026

Did you know? Clinical trials vary widely in their purpose.

While many focus on testing new treatments, others aim to prevent cancer, improve screening and diagnosis, or enhance quality of life by reducing symptoms and side effects. Some may focus on entirely new therapies, including innovative approaches like immunotherapy. Others look to expand existing treatments to more people.

Learn more about the clinical trials process, and understand why they're so important: https://bit.ly/4mGJMut

What are cancer clinical trials and could one be right for you? Learn the benefits, risks, and how they may offer new treatment options.

04/26/2026

“Seeing my mom go through her diagnosis – she was too sick to advocate for herself – it was so uncomfortable and unfathomable,” Dana says. “I didn’t want that to be me.”

Her advice is clear: ask questions, take notes, do your research, and speak up. More: https://bit.ly/3OdDDcB

Dana Deighton defied a stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis, advocating for herself and finding hope through immunotherapy.

04/25/2026

Immunotherapy has transformed the way many cancers are treated, offering new options for patients at different stages of their disease. Learn more:

Explore different kinds of treatment for various cancers, why immunotherapy matters, and how to support cancer immunotherapy research.

04/24/2026

Help CRI turn more stage 4 diagnoses into stories of survival like Jenney’s.

↪️ Give today to drive the next lifesaving discovery, and double your impact. All donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000: https://bit.ly/41ucXYg

04/23/2026

During April's Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, CRI is recognizing the Daniel James McMahon Memorial Fund, who hosted their first annual golf outing last year, and raised an incredible $69,500.00 to accelerate critical esophageal cancer research.

Known for his music, generosity, and gift for bringing people together, Dan’s spirit inspired this day of community and celebration. “We wanted to support research specifically around esophageal cancer, where CRI’s cutting-edge work can truly make a difference for future patients. It felt like the right place to focus our efforts," his sister, Rachel, emphasizes.

Hear more about Dan's lasting impact, and discover his family's call for awareness:

Learn how musician Dan McMahon's story and legacy are driving esophageal cancer research and awareness through CRI.

04/22/2026

The CRI Clinical Trial Finder is designed to help patients quickly search for clinical trials that match their specific cancer diagnosis and treatment history. Discover how this free tool could help you or your loved ones understand your options, and explore your next steps with confidence: https://bit.ly/4mGJMut

04/21/2026

When Jenney was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma, she began preparing for a future where she wouldn’t be there to watch her children grow up.

Thanks to immunotherapy, today, she’s living a life she wasn’t sure she’d get to have — one filled with school days, milestones, and everyday moments that mean everything. Read more about her immunotherapy journey: https://bit.ly/3OMbHwJ

04/20/2026

DYK? More than 40 immunotherapy drugs have been approved to treat over 30 cancer types.

Immunotherapy has transformed the way many cancers are treated, offering new options for patients at different stages of their disease. These treatments work by helping the immune system better recognize cancer cells, strengthening immune responses, or removing the “brakes” that stop immune cells from acting.

↪️ More: https://bit.ly/3YKAtxQ

Explore different kinds of treatment for various cancers, why immunotherapy matters, and how to support cancer immunotherapy research.

04/19/2026

Sharon was just 22 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma.

"Hearing the words ‘You have cancer’ carries a weight that’s almost impossible to describe," Sharon emphasizes. "I remember the fear, the uncertainty, and the question that echoed in my mind every single day: How much time do I really have left?”

↪️ Discover how immunotherapy saved her life: https://bit.ly/48TZe1p

From a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis to decades cancer-free, Sharon Belvin's story shows how immunotherapy and clinical trials can change everything.

04/18/2026

Did you know? Colorectal cancer treatment has changed significantly in recent years, and immunotherapy has become a cornerstone for many people whose tumors are MSI-H/dMMR.

Discover 10 key questions to use in your conversations with your doctor, to talk about colorectal cancer and immunotherapy, in our new Patient’s Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy: Colorectal Cancer: https://bit.ly/4sLx2EO

A Patient's Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy Colorectal Cancer What You Need to Know Hearing the words “You have colorectal cancer” can feel overwhelming. You may feel scared, confused, or uncertain about what [...]

04/17/2026

Dana defied a stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis, advocating for herself and finding hope through immunotherapy. Discover her story during April's Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/3OdDDcB

Dana Deighton defied a stage 4 esophageal cancer diagnosis, advocating for herself and finding hope through immunotherapy.

04/16/2026

What is multiple myeloma, and how is it detected? Learn more about the second most common blood cancer worldwide, and discover how immunotherapy is transforming its treatment: https://bit.ly/3QbPKHy

Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma Learn how immunotherapy is transforming the treatment of multiple myeloma What Is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% [...]