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## Patients are our inspiration as we continue the fight against cancer We’re advancing cancer research with one of the largest development programs in the industry across more than 30 tumor types to prolong and protect lives [Learn more about our work](https://www.merck.com/research/oncology/)  ### Patients We’re here to help you get the information you need to guide you on your health journey.  ### Investors Find our latest financials, events & presentations, news, stock information and contacts.  ### Sustainability We operate responsibly every day to enable a safe and healthy future for people and communities globally. Explore our stories [](https://www.merck.com/stories/notes-of-resilience-a-musicians-journey-with-head-and-neck-cancer/) [Read more stories](https://www.merck.com/stories)  ### About us For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines.  ### Pipeline We follow the science where we can make the greatest difference, now and in the future.  ### Clinical trials Clinical trials help find new treatments to help save and improve lives. Our progress is due in large part to the important and tough scientific questions we set out to answer with our trials and collaborations.