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Reducing Racial Disparities in Cancer Health Through Research Funding

Cancer affects all population groups in the United States. But cancer health disparities are seen when cancer incidence, mortality and survivorship are compared between different racial groups. Certain groups are hit by cancer disproportionately harder than others. For example: African-American women are nearly twice as likely as white women to…...

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National Call Your Doctor Day

National Call Your Doctor Day is more important than ever due to the declining number of doctor visits during the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, there are new and safe ways to still engage in crucial preventative care. Still in the midst of the coronavirus, leaving the house is done with great…...

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Celebrating National Cancer Survivor Month

During the month of June, we celebrate the nearly 17 million Americans who have bravely and successfully battled cancer, to earn the designation SURVIVOR. Whether someone is still undergoing treatment or has long since won their battle against cancer, June is an opportunity to celebrate all cancer survivors. Nationally recognized…...

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2020 and 2021 Szent-Györgyi Prize Invite

The 2020 and 2021 Szent-Györgyi Prize will both be awarded on Saturday, October 30, 2021 The 2020 prize recipient is Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D. for unlocking workings of cancer drugs of natural product origin. The 2021 prize recipients are Tak W. Mak, Ph.D. and Mark M. Davis, Ph.D. for their breakthrough…...

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