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Colorectal Cancer Research

Winship in Atlanta is one of the nation’s leaders in colorectal cancer research. Find out how patients can benefit from our clinical trials.

Researching Colorectal Cancer Developing Novel Therapies at Winship

Colorectal cancer survival rates — and cancer survival rates in general — have improved over the years thanks to research. And Winship Cancer Institute is honored to be one of the few National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country initiating, leading and collaborating in lifesaving colorectal cancer research.

Types of Colorectal Cancer Research

Colorectal cancer research is necessary in the development of new treatments. But it also helps to better understand the disease and how to effectively and completely diagnose it. Winship colorectal researchers and scientists are leading the way and changing how the world prevents, detects, diagnoses, treats and survives colorectal cancers. We pioneer discoveries in the lab that are translated into the latest, most effective treatments in the clinic. Our bench-to-bedside research in colorectal cancers enables us to discover, develop and deliver game-changing procedures, technologies, diagnostics and treatments. As a result, we are advancing colorectal cancer research in every area, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, symptom reduction, recurrence and more.

We also conduct what is called outcomes research, which involves analyzing massive amounts of data to identify which treatments are working and which aren’t for various types of colorectal cancer in patients across the country. We then use the data we gather to inform our treatment decisions. 

Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials

In addition to standard therapy, many Winship patients with colorectal cancer are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are controlled studies that test new interventions on a disease, such as colorectal cancer. They offer participants early access to novel treatments that are not yet commercially available.

Participating in Colorectal Cancer Research

Clinical trials are the third step of a five-step process for testing new therapies as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). By the time a therapy comes to clinical trial, it has been tested in a laboratory setting and has passed preclinical safety standards.

As a research center, our researchers, scientists and physicians will match you with a clinical trial that targets your unique cancer. It’s best if you enroll from the very beginning, so let your doctor know on your first visit if you’re interested in learning more about a clinical trial. Most clinical trials are supplemental, meaning you’ll still receive the standard therapy in addition to any treatment being studied.

Support for Clinical Trial Participation

Winship conducts colorectal cancer research at the following locations:

We welcome trial participants from all over Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Talk with your doctor about whether you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Our supportive oncology team can assist you with services such as finding affordable accommodations near Winship for the duration of your clinical trial.