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July 23, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64836" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers. Its ability to suppress the immune system makes it a particularly difficult target for even the most promising therapies, like immune checkpoint inhibitors. But thanks to new research published...

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July 22, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64537" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]At the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), we are dedicated to providing patients and families with vital information to stay healthy during every step of the cancer journey. One critical topic during treatment is infection prevention. Because many cancer treatments —...

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July 16, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="62398" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]For Isabella Pavlides, what began as a heartfelt team fundraiser has evolved into a personal mission—and a powerful platform for change. In 2023, Isabella was a junior at Bucknell University and a key player on the school’s field hockey team. That...

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July 15, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64529" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] At the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), we know that cancer treatment can be tough, but understanding side effects and learning how to manage them can make a big difference in your comfort and recovery. While every patient's experience is...

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July 14, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64614" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]In 1994, Steve Mathews was a picture of strength: an accomplished athlete, Empire State Games medalist, and loving husband and father. When he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and devastating forms of brain cancer, the prognosis...

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July 10, 2025

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July 8, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64498" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] At the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), we believe that building the right care team and learning to communicate effectively with your healthcare providers are essential to your cancer journey. Having a team you trust — and knowing how to...

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July 1, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64491" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] At the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), we believe that knowledge is power. When you are first diagnosed with cancer, the amount of information can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics about your disease and treatment options can help you...

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June 24, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Rockville, MD — The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) proudly announces that Dr. Tony Hunter of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has been awarded the 2025 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research for a discovery that forever changed how cancer is...

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June 4, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/Ia41fZiMk9E" css=""][vc_empty_space height="12px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1784145409578{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 25px !important;border-color: #002C76 !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Main Takeaways From this Episode of All Things Cancer: 1. Every cancer breakthrough begins with funding. From life-saving therapies to earlier...

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