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Oncology

We’re working to invent a world where cancer isn’t just treated, but cured.


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Our focus on cancer research and treatments

We’re proud to deliver breakthrough innovations in oncology that are helping to extend the lives of patients with certain types of cancer. We’re continuing to accelerate what we can achieve for the patients we serve, because everyone needs more ways to treat their cancer and, hopefully, more time.









Our oncology discovery and development efforts

Our team of researchers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of cancer research to discover more effective anticancer therapies. Learn about our research in immunotherapy and other emerging platforms.

Supporting the cancer community

We work with the entire oncology community — advocacy partners, health care providers, governments and industry colleagues — to create programs that help patients and caregivers on their journeys, as well as provide grants to organizations that support patients with cancer.

Uncovering TNBC spotlights women who faced – and rose above – the challenges of triple-negative breast cancer.

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Our Alliance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care aims to increase access to care and reduce disparities among vulnerable and underserved populations in the U.S.

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Advancing patient-centered cancer care in resource-limited communities.

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Our company, along with other sponsors, is teaming up with the American Cancer Society on a nationwide Return to Screening initiative to encourage patients to resume appropriate cancer screening and follow up care.

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Oncology stories

Hear from people living with cancer and the researchers working to tackle one of the world’s greatest health challenges.

Fighting cancer requires an open mind

Dr. Eric H. Rubin, oncology early development, on investigating the next frontier of cancer research

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Understanding early-stage cancer

Early cancer detection may lead to better treatment outcomes

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3 ways to advance cancer health care equity

Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP of corporate responsibility, explains why inequity in cancer care is an urgent global health challenge

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Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities

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Taking prostate cancer research forward

Scientists at Merck are committed to research and development for people diagnosed with prostate cancer

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Fighting cancer requires an open mind

Dr. Eric H. Rubin, oncology early development, on investigating the next frontier of cancer research

Read more

Next: Fighting cancer requires an open mind

Understanding early-stage cancer

Early cancer detection may lead to better treatment outcomes

Read more

Next: Understanding early-stage cancer

3 ways to advance cancer health care equity

Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP of corporate responsibility, explains why inequity in cancer care is an urgent global health challenge

Read more

Next: 3 ways to advance cancer health care equity

Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities

Read more

Next: Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Taking prostate cancer research forward

Scientists at Merck are committed to research and development for people diagnosed with prostate cancer

Read more

Next: Taking prostate cancer research forward

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Learn about our other therapeutic areas

Cardio-metabolic disorders

We have a long history of making an impact in cardio-metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Infectious diseases

We are taking on infectious diseases with the hope of creating a better world.

Vaccines

Our work in vaccines focuses on making certain diseases a thing of the past.