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Fueling the research that changes cancer care.

90% of every donation directly funds research—supporting clinical trials that improve outcomes and expand access nationwide.

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Barbara Segarra-Vazquez, DHSc

Barbara Segarra-Vazquez, DHSc

Co-Chair, SWOG Patient Advocate Committee

Since 1993, The Hope Foundation has advanced research – nationwide and beyond – to improve cancer treatments and patient outcomes.

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Advances in the standards of cancer care

Patients enrolled

Years of human life saved

We fund more than clinical trials.

Large-scale studies require an ecosystem of physicians, scientists, statisticians, patient advocates, nurses and clinical research associates to operate. Treatments administered in the clinic start out as investigations in the laboratory or statistical center. We fund clinical research at every step of the journey, and we support the individuals behind the breakthroughs, too.

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We are the charitable partner behind a public powered research network.

The Hope Foundation partners with SWOG Cancer Research Network to advance oncology research in lung, breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancers, as well as melanoma, myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and rare diseases. We offer critical research grants, fellowships, training events, and fund patient advocacy and complex biostatistical work. 

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Your donation makes a difference.

90 cents of every dollar funds research:

Grants and fellowships, clinical trial support, training events, and patient advocacy.

Staffing to administer and report on programs, and to responsibly steward funding.

Efforts to sustain our mission and ensure transparency for donors.

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Anne Marie Mercurio

Anne Marie Mercurio

Co-Chair, SWOG Patient Advocate Committee

Chul Ha, MD

Chul Ha, MD

Chair, SWOG Radiation Oncology Committee

Johanna Horn

Johanna Horn

President & CEO

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Our members move the latest research from the laboratory into the lives of patients.

In this era of precision oncology, we’re advancing personalized medicine. Read our news for the latest milestones reached through our nationwide-and-beyond network of clinical trialists and their groundbreaking studies.

Let’s advance cancer research, together.

Since our founding in 1993, we’ve harnessed answers to cancers through clinical trials. Join us to fuel the latest and best – or peruse our programs to apply for funding.

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Robert Krouse, MD

Robert Krouse, MD

Co-Chair, SWOG Palliative Care Committee