Research

At Horizon Oncology, our goal is to enhance the quality of life in our community through offering our patients access to state of the art clinical trials.  Clinical research achieves advancements for therapy, helps improve quality of life and it will ultimately lead to a cure.  We are delighted to offer this opportunity to our patients as research success is dependant upon participation. 

What is a clinical trial?

Horizon Oncology Center is participating in trials offered by the following groups: 

• National Cancer Institute, Cancer Trials Support Unit (NCI-CTSU)
• National Cancer Institute, Central Institutional Review Board (NCI-CIRB)
• MD Anderson Cancer Center, Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP)
• Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) through Indiana University Cancer Center (IUCC)
• Hoosier Oncology Group (HOG)
• National Surgical Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) through Michigan State University (MSU)
• Purdue Cancer Center/Purdue Oncological Sciences Center (PCS/OSC)

Horizon Oncology Center Protocol List

Linda Vaders, ANP-C, CNS, OCN

Clinical Research Director

Linda Vaders is a valued Nurse Practitioner and is the Director of Horizon Oncology Center’s Clinical Research Department.  Mrs. Vaders has a Master’s degree in Oncology Nursing and is Oncology Nurse Certified.  She has participated in oncology clinical trials for many years. 

As our Clinical Research Director, Linda will work directly with you and your family to provide information regarding specific cancers, treatment options, symptom management, and the latest in research developments.  

Our research staff is available to answer your questions during normal office hours.