[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48957" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Fiber is an essential nutrient in the realm of cancer prevention. It does not break down through digestion and helps maintain bowel health and prevent cancers, including colorectal cancer. However, recent studies have also found that fiber may also be an...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48947" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]In 2016, then-Vice President Joe Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot with the mission to accelerate the rate of progress against cancer. The program set forth three goals: Accelerate scientific discovery in cancer, Foster greater collaboration, and Improve the sharing of data. Cancer is...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="49165" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) CEO Sujuan Ba and Scientific Board Chairman Web Cavenee joined NBC4 Washington’s Doreen Gentzler to talk about the passing of beloved journalist Wendy Rieger. Rieger passed on Saturday, April 16, 2022, after a battle...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48941" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The warm spring sun is often enough of a reason to get outside, but for those who need more inspiration, experts say that a brisk walk can reduce stress and prevent illness. In fact, a new study shows that if every...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48813" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Supporter Profile: Lorraine J. - Nurse by day, artist by night. As a nurse, Lorraine has come to know many people affected by cancer. She saw the challenges for the individual while also observing how research significantly improved treatment options. Her own...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48602" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] NFCR affiliated scientists will be well represented at the 113th annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), which runs from April 8th through April 13th in New Orleans. This event is one of the most important gatherings of cancer...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48401" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] A new test can identify a range of cancers in patients with non-specific symptoms. One of the most troubling things about cancer is the time it can take to reach a diagnosis if the symptoms are not clear-cut. While some cancers...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48395" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]The National Foundation for Cancer Research wishes to congratulate our President & CEO, Dr. Sujuan Ba, for being recognized as one of the Top 20 Inspiring Women Leaders of 2022 by The Women Leaders Magazine. “NFCR and AIM-HI are about impact investing, and our greatest success...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48372" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Malnutrition is a severe risk for cancer patients. According to some study reports, up to 85% of cancer patients are at risk of malnutrition. This condition results from not getting sufficient nutrients to the body from diet. Cancer and treatment-related side effects are...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="48299" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is more aggressive and has a worse prognosis than other breast cancers. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) accounts for about 15-20% of all breast cancers. The word "triple-negative" means laboratory test results for the three treatment targets on cancer cells,...
Search NFCR
Popular searches