NCI's Office of Cancer Survivorship recently presented "Survivor Voices: The Vital Role of Survivors in Advancing Cancer Survivorship Research." The event featured a panel of four survivors who shared their experiences with cancer misdiagnoses, tips on finding emotional and financial resources, and advice on receiving the appropriate care. Watch the recorded webinar to hear their stories: http://spr.ly/6049iEnpt #CancerSurvivorship NCI Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
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When families face an advanced cancer diagnosis for someone they love, thinking about the future can be stressful. Careful planning now can avoid problems later. These tips can help: https://go.nih.gov/0Ea5sI0 #AdvancedCancer #CancerSupport
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By analyzing patterns of DNA mutations in kidney cancers from people around the world, researchers have discovered new clues about possible causes of the disease. Identifying these mutational signatures might lead to strategies for preventing kidney cancer. https://go.nih.gov/8q4bPGM #KidneyCancer
Mutational Signatures Point to Possible Kidney Cancer Causes
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Mel Mann was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia and was running out of time when he enrolled in a clinical trial studying Gleevec, a targeted therapy developed by Dr. Brian Druker at Oregon Health & Science University. Cancer research studies may lead to discoveries such as new drugs to treat cancer. Read about Mel's clinical trial experience for leukemia and his desire to get tomorrow's medicine today: https://go.nih.gov/VCaf882 #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch
Mel's Story
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🎧 In this episode of the Inside Cancer Careers podcast, Dr. Karen Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society (ACS), shares her career journey into science and the path that led her to her current leadership role at the ACS. Dr. Knudsen also discusses finding the right mentor, asking the right questions, and being open to new opportunities. #CancerCareers
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Donating your medical data and biological samples is just one of many ways to participate in #CancerResearch. Studying donated samples, or biospecimens, and data can improve how we prevent, diagnose, treat, and care for those with cancer. https://go.nih.gov/Ik75FgA
Donate Your Data and Specimens for Cancer Research
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The aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma can co-opt the formation of new synapses to fuel its own growth, according to a recent study. This neural redirection, they reported, also appears to play a role in the devastating cognitive decline seen in many people with glioblastoma. #GlioblastomaAwarenessDay https://lnkd.in/efeTY-xP
Glioblastoma Hijacks Neuroplasticity
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Researchers have used artificial intelligence to develop protein biosensors that could help them investigate cancers that have mutations in RAS genes. Learn more: https://go.nih.gov/OzXMXzC
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Do you have questions about cancer? We have answers for you in English and in Spanish. Connect with NCI's Cancer Information Service by phone, by chat, or by email: https://lnkd.in/gh-iSKw. The service is free and confidential.
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NCI investigators have developed the largest publicly accessible database of sarcoma cell line data. The resource, called Sarcoma CellMinerCDB, will help researchers worldwide address and generate biological questions and test hypotheses for translational research into new therapies and solutions for people with sarcomas https://go.nih.gov/xEhCuHb NCI Center for Cancer Research #SarcomaAwareness
New database of sarcoma cell line data will drive rare cancer research | Center for Cancer Research
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