EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR ADVANCED CANCER
Beyond treatment options, we provide strategic timing, scientific depth, and actionable translation to help you navigate care outside the standard path.
We guide patients through advanced cancer care with precision treatment matching to avoid ineffective therapies, clinical trial exploration to connect you with promising options early, strategic treatment planning to chart the best course over time, and knowledge translation to turn complex science into clear next steps.
OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
We dedicate the time and resources of PhD-level oncology researchers to support each individual patient—reviewing your history, biomarkers, and options to guide your next step.
HOW WE’RE FUNDED
Our work is made possible by philanthropic support from patients, families, and mission-aligned donors who sustain our services and help grow our capacity to help more patients.
VALUE EXCHANGE
By sharing your outcome data, you help future patients benefit from what you have learned. Those who are able often choose to further support our mission with a charitable contribution.
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Get Started NowCancer Commons is staffed by accomplished researchers with PhDs in the molecular biology and pharmacology of cancer, partnered with compassionate, expert nurse navigators. They have each joined the Commons to apply their knowledge and expertise to help patients research their options in real time using the tools and evidence of precision oncology.
Research & Perspectives
Our expert team curates research updates and real-world stories featuring distinguished guest contributors to help people make informed decisions in cancer care.
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Curious Dr. George—How Would a Mayo Clinic Oncologist Manage His Own Mantle Cell Lymphoma?
Here’s the latest from our Curious Dr. George! Read “How Would a Mayo Clinic Oncologist Manage His Own Mantle Cell Lymphoma” here. Cancer patients often ask their doctors, “What would you do if you were me?” Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Mayo Clinic oncologist Javier Munoz, MD, MS, MBA, how he would handle his own diagnosis of mantle cell lymphoma. At the Mayo… Read more »
Curious Dr. George—How Would a Mayo Clinic Oncologist Manage His Own Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?
Here’s the latest from our Curious Dr. George! Read “How Would a Mayo Clinic Oncologist Manage His Own Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?” here. When facing a frightening new cancer diagnosis, some people ask their doctors, “What would you do if you were me?” Here, our Curious Dr. George asks leukemia expert Mark R. Litzow, MD, how he would handle his own hypothetical cancer case. Dr.… Read more »
Curious Dr. George—New Device from Lungpacer Medical Helps Patients with Advanced Cancer
Here’s the latest from our Curious Dr. George! Read “New Device from Lungpacer Medical Helps Patients with Advanced Cancer” here. People with cancer that affects their lungs may, at some point, need to go on mechanical ventilation to help them breathe. But once they no longer need ventilation, they may struggle to regain the ability to breathe on their own. After watching his son… Read more »
Marty Tenenbaum, PhD Founder of Cancer CommonsIn 1998, I was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and given months to live. I consulted more than a dozen leading oncologists and got conflicting recommendations. No one could tell me: ‘Which treatment is best for me?’
A clinical trial saved my life—despite itself being unsuccessful—only raising more questions. Why did this therapy work for me but not for others? Could my experience help similar patients? It was life-saving knowledge I wanted to share with all cancer patients.
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