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HUB Highlight: Brittany Pulkrabek

The MNCCTN HUB team is highlighting our team members and the fantastic work they do. The MNCCTN HUB is the central team that works in the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, while MNCCTN is the overall, wider network made up of…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention & Screening

About Colorectal Cancer March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, and it is the third leading cause of cancer-related death for men and fourth leading cause of cancer death for women…
February is National Cancer Prevention Month

Cancer Prevention Month: Strategies to Lower Your Risk

February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the United States. This month is a fitting time to learn more about ways to prevent or lower your risk for developing cancer. Estimates vary, but research has shown that 30-50% of cancer…
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MNCCTN Site Staff Spotlight: Stephannie from M Health Fairview

While MNCCTN is based at the University of Minnesota and led by the Masonic Cancer Center, MNCCTN's research is conducted at sites throughout Greater Minnesota. These sites are led by MNCCTN Partners: Essentia Health, M Health Fairview,…
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All About Cancer Clinical Trials: Trial Safety Measures

Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments for diseases, such as medications, procedures, and devices. There are also studies to learn about how to detect, screen for, and prevent diseases. When people are approached to…
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HUB Highlight: Susannah Bartlow

The MNCCTN HUB team is highlighting our team members and the fantastic work they do. The MNCCTN HUB is the central team that works in the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, while MNCCTN is the overall, wider network made up of…
november is lung cancer awareness month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Screening & Early Detection

About Lung Cancer November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer for men and women in the United States. It is the leading cause of cancer death, accounting for about 1 in 5 deaths from cancer. Lung…
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Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network Funds Home-Based Cancer Care Study in 2023 Grant Program

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is happy to announce the funding of a study, “Evaluating the Time Burdens of Home-Based Cancer Care,” as part of the 2023-2024 MNCCTN Grant Program. The study is led by Arjun Gupta, MD…
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Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network Funds Hennepin Healthcare Lung Cancer Study in 2023 Grant Program

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is happy to announce the funding of a study, “Increasing Lung Cancer Screening Through Implementation Facilitation in a Safety Net Health System,” as part of the 2023-2024 MNCCTN Grant…
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Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network Funds Multi-Site Lung Cancer Screening Facilitation Study in 2023 Grant Program

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is happy to announce the funding of a study, “Increasing Lung Cancer Screening Through Multi-Site Screening Facilitation,” as part of the 2023-2024 MNCCTN Grant Program. The study is…