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August 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="64591" 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 committed to empowering patients and families with the knowledge and tools they need for better health and recovery. One important but sometimes overlooked tool is exercise. For individuals undergoing cancer treatment...

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Blog, Media Coverage, News
August 9, 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="67460" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Head and neck cancers pose a significant public health challenge, impacting thousands of individuals each year. These cancers can severely affect both physical health and quality of life, making awareness and research crucial. A recent CNN Medical article by...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle
February 22, 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="47610" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Getting the body moving can be particularly challenging during winter when many parts of the country are under an icy blanket of snow. Undoubtedly, it is more comfortable to stay snuggled up on the couch, dreaming of spring. However, new research shows that physical...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle
February 16, 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="47555" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Some people develop cancer based merely on their genetics, while others form cancer due to various lifestyle factors. However, according to new research, these two causes are more closely connected than we previously realized.  What the Research is Saying In this study,...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle
January 25, 2022

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="47224" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=""]While podcasts have been around for nearly two decades, the format has only really come into its own over the last five years. During this time, the increase in popularity has risen exponentially, with over 117.8 million podcast listeners in...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle
December 22, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="46865" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]It truly is the most wonderful time of the year - with most weekends and evenings filled with gatherings and events with loved ones. As the holiday period creeps closer, the calendars get busier. While an absolutely joyous time, it...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle
November 24, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] NFCR Chief Medical Officer Shares His Expertise for Improved Pancreatic Cancer Awareness The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR)’s Dr. Brian Leyland-Jones contributed to the popular online platform Eat This, Not That!’s feature in efforts to spread awareness of one of the most deadly and...

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Blog, Cancer-Fighting Food
November 23, 2021

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]  ‘Tis the season of holiday parties and end-of-year celebrations. Along with the cheer and festivities come holiday spirits and cocktails. In fact, the average American doubles their alcohol intake between Thanksgiving and the new year. This excessive spike in alcohol consumption can be detrimental to overall health...

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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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