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Blog, Press Release
July 18, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="61685" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="61684" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Rockville, MD – July 18, 2024 The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) announced new Board of Directors members today who both have been long-term supporters of the organization: Silas Deane, Vice President,...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Food
July 12, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="61666" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]Did you know that colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States? Recent studies suggest that spinach is packed with bioactive compounds that can improve gut health and...

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July 11, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="61606" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""] WITH YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT – WE CAN MAKE CURES POSSIBLE. We are pleased to share our 2023 Research Progress Report, highlighting examples of how our research funding has worked to save lives and what we are doing now to...

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July 10, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="61657" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. Each year more than 5 million Americans are treated for skin cancer. Most skin cancer is caused by overexposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, both UVA and UVB....

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July 9, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="61113" img_size="large" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]We are delighted and proud to share the impactful results of NFCR’s 2024 Day of Giving! This special event, which took place from June 13th to the 14th, showcased the incredible dedication and community spirit of our supporters. With...

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Blog, Press Release
July 9, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="61615" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) proudly announces the promotion of Brian Wachtel to Chief Development Officer. Brian will continue his responsibilities as the Executive Director, and his expanded role will further enhance his leadership within...

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June 25, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="61586" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]Twenty years ago, Carmen Rice was told to get her affairs in order, she was diagnosed with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma. At the time, she was told she had about 6 months to live. In...

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June 24, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="61585" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]With no family history of disease and no genetic predisposition, it came as quite a shock to Kristen Berset-Harris, Former Host of Great Day Washington on WUSA9, when she received not one but two breast cancer diagnoses in...

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Blog
June 18, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="61361" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]Hope is often associated with a cancer journey. Cancer Survivor and NFCR Community Outreach Ambassador Hope Stewart epitomizes what the word 'Hope' means. Her story is one to which many can relate. Her resolve to beat cancer and advocate...

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