Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)

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A usually aggressive invasive adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland composed of large glands containing tall columnar cells. The columnar cells have abundant cytoplasm and are reminiscent of endometrial carcinoma. This type of adenocarcinoma has a tendency to metastasize to the lung and penis.

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)(41)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	72.6
2	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	72.6
3	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
4	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
5	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
6	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
7	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
8	Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	68.2
9	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
10	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
11	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
12	University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
13	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
14	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
15	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
16	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
17	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
18	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
19	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
20	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
21	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
22	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
23	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
24	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
25	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
26	Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer CenterBronx, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
27	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
28	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
29	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
30	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
31	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
32	Dartmouth Cancer CenterLebanon, NH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
33	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
34	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
35	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
36	Stony Brook Cancer CenterStony Brook, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
37	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
38	UofL James Graham Brown Cancer CenterLouisville, KY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
39	The University of Vermont Cancer CenterBurlington, VT Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
40	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8
41	BC CancerVancouver, BC Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	46.8

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