Androgen-Independent Prostatic Cancer

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Describes the ability of tumor cells to grow in the absence of androgens (hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics). Many early prostate cancers require androgens for growth, but advanced prostate cancers are often androgen-independent.

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Androgen-Independent Prostatic Cancer(13)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
2	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
3	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
4	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
5	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
6	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
7	Upstate Cancer CenterSyracuse, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	64.2
8	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	41.7
9	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive		—	—	41.7
10	Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	41.7
11	UF Health Cancer InstituteGainesville, FL NCI Clinical		—	—	41.7
12	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive		—	—	41.7
13	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA		—	—	41.7

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →