Michael Heinrich, M.D., meets with Todd Bramhall during an exam, November 1, 2017. Bramhall is one of 3,000-6,000 people diagnosed annually with a rare stomach cancer called gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

Campers relax on the banks of the Lower Salmon River in Idaho after their first day of paddling during a Camp UKANDU adventure in August 2017. Eligible campers are children living with cancer, their siblings and families. (Courtesy Camp UKANDU)

Camp UKANDU offers outdoor experiences in hopes of bringing joy and hope to children living with cancer, their siblings and their families. During a four-day camp in August 2017, a group of teens traveled 52 river miles of the Lower Salmon River in Idaho, paddling through class IV whitewater in inflatable kayaks. (Courtesy Camp UKANDU)

Camp UKANDU offers outdoor experiences in hopes of bringing joy and hope to children living with cancer, their siblings and their families. During a four-day camp in August 2017, a group of teens traveled 52 river miles of the Lower Salmon River in Idaho, paddling through class IV whitewater in inflatable kayaks. (Courtesy Camp UKANDU)

Julie Graff, M.D., (left) meets with David Seidl, (center) and his wife, Linda. Seidl was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 and has been participating in a Phase III clinical trial. (Photo by Michael Moody)

David Seidl, (left) and his wife, Linda, (center) meet with Dr. Julie Graff, during a recent appointment. Seidl was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 and has been participating in a Phase III clinical trial. (Photo by Michael Moody)

David Seidl, (left) and his wife, Linda, (center) meet with Dr. Julie Graff, during a recent appointment. Seidl was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 and has been participating in a Phase III clinical trial. (Photo by Michael Moody)

Wayne and Julie Drinkward (left) have expanded their support of cancer research by establishing the Wayne and Julie Drinkward Endowed Chair in Precision Oncology at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The recipient, Gordon Mills, M.D., Ph.D., is among the most highly cited medical scientists in the world. (OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff) 

The 2016 War on Skin Cancer Event, held at the Collaborative Life Sciences Building in Portland, May 21, 2016. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)

A participant gives a thumbs-up during the 6th Annual NW Melanoma 5K Walk and Fun Run, May 20, 2017. All proceeds from the walk support the Melanoma Tissue Bank Consortium. (OHSU/Patrick Kinghorn)