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All About Clinical Trials: Participant Rights
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. Today, there are many…
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HUB Highlight: Amy Nos
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…
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Questions to Ask About a Research Study
All About Clinical ResearchClinical research is the study of health and illness in people through research studies. Clinical research and studies help us understand how to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage symptoms of diseases.
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Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Smoking & Cancer Risk
All About Bladder CancerMay is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to learn about bladder cancer, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer for men, but is much less common for…
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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Survivorship & Follow-up Care
All About Testicular Cancer
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to learn about testicular cancer and its risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and more. Testicular cancer is relatively uncommon. However,…
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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…
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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…
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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…