Cancer careSkip section navigationResearchNational collaborationOur cancer researchers have earned national recognition while collaborating with organizations such as:  Shou-Ching Tang, MD, will lead Piper Breast Center researchDr. Shou-Ching Tang will provide leadership, expertise and dedicated time in clinical research at Virginia Piper Cancer Institute's Piper Breast Center. Allina research sets the standard for breast care
Researchers at Piper Breast Center conducted a long-term study with 500 patients who had a sentinel lymph node biopsy. The study showed that the technique could be done accurately and save lives. Long-term follow up showed exceptional survival rates. Today, sentinel lymph node biopsy is the preferred method for staging breast cancer and determining if cancer has spread into the lymph nodes. Allina Research Administration This department oversees research conducted throughout Allina Hospitals & Clinics. It helps researchers meet requirements that protect the health and privacy of patients in clinical trials. Allina cancer research
Improving patient care is at the heart of Allina's cancer research. We focus on:
Clinical trialsClinical trials allow patients to:
At any time, we have more than 80 trials open for enrollment.
Cancer research locationsOur doctors and researchers study promising cancer prevention, detection and treatment techniques. For more information, ask your doctor about clinical trials or contact any of these locations: Virginia Piper Cancer Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Cancer Care Services at United Hospital
Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital
Cancer Center at Unity Hospital
Cancer Care Services at St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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