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October 20, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="45495" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Traveling requires a lot of preparation under normal circumstances. As a cancer patient, there is even more to consider. Cancer patients and their families must be strategic when mapping out the family vacation, from preparing medications to familiarizing themselves with...

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October 12, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="45184" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] One mammogram every two years doesn’t sound so bad, but what happens if a woman skips one? A recent study warns that missing just one mammogram before being diagnosed with cancer significantly increases a woman’s probability of dying from the disease.  The Importance of Mammograms Mammograms...

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October 7, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="45084" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It's that time of year when pink ribbons begin appearing everywhere – from shopfronts to social media. These ribbons are known to be Breast Cancer Awareness ribbons. It's no coincidence that pink ribbons are the most easily recognized, as breast cancer is...

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October 6, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="45060" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Don't panic – but the end of the year is quickly approaching. As the year creeps closer to a close, the number of tasks requiring planning increases. That's why Financial Planning Month is recognized in October – to beat the mad rush...

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September 28, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="44855" img_size="FULL" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] If you’re a woman of childbearing age, chances are you know someone who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS affects one in ten women between 15 and 44 years of age and can increase their risk of developing cancer later...

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September 24, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]On October 30, 2021, the National Foundation for Cancer Research will be hosting a trio of programs celebrating cancer research success and the impact of oncology innovation. The event will be co-hosted by our AIM-HI Accelerator Fund affiliate. This first-of-its-kind occasion consists of three programs: State-of-the-art...

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September 22, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="44792" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Is sugar inherently bad for you? What about natural sugars, like those found in fruits? Does sugar increase one's risk of cancer? We've all heard it before – too much sugar is bad for you, even when it comes from natural sources....

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September 21, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="44768" img_size="full" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] September is Gynecologic Cancer Month – the forgotten cousin of cancer diagnoses. Gynecologic cancers include cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. In recognition of Gynecologic Cancer Month, the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is deep-diving into uterine...

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September 20, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="44750" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) drugs, such as the PD-1inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab, have provided unprecedented survival to patients in many types of cancer in recent years and are used for late-stage cancer treatment worldwide. Unfortunately, many patients who responded well to initial treatments gradually...

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