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Welcome


On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to the Division of Medical Oncology website where you will find information relating to our world-class medical-care, superior educational opportunities, and innovative clinical and lab based research.  Our vision is to develop future oncology leaders through innovative cancer research, education, and interdisciplinary compassionate care.  In 2019 it is estimated that there will be 26,800 new cancer cases and 8,120 cancer related deaths, which is why we aim to improve cancer outcomes through research discovery while delivering the highest quality of compassionate care.  

Leadership

Wells Messersmith, MD, FACP
Professor with Tenure
Division Head

Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc
Professor with Tenure
Deputy Division Head

Melinda Ogilvie, BA
Division Administrator

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Division News

Coping With a Terrible Diagnosis

kolva by Division of Medical Oncology | Dec 4, 2019, 12:00 AM
Helping cancer patients boost their quality of life.

The Importance of Collaboration and Mentorship

Lam_Flaig_Glode by Division of Medical Oncology | Nov 11, 2019, 12:00 AM
GU Faculty support for mentorship fuels international collaboration and training for oncologists.

Medical Oncology Faculty Attend Annual Cancer Center Retreat

UCHealth by Division of Medical Oncology | Nov 7, 2019, 12:00 AM
Medical Oncology faculty members discuss their research at the Annual Cancer Center Retreat.

Choosing a Treatment Option in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

by Division of Medical Oncology | Nov 6, 2019, 12:00 AM
Wells Messersmith, MD, FACP, discusses the process of choosing a treatment option in mCRC.

Fast Facts and Figures

1,960

Clinical Trial Accruals

$1.3M

Peer Reviewed Funding

80+

Faculty Members

555

Cancer Publications

Medical Oncology (SOM)

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