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New blog post with info on clinical trial participant rights

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…
New Blog Post featuring questions to ask about a research study

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. 
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, a cancer that affects 4 times as many men as women

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…
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

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…
Colorectal cancer screening blog post

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,…
Clinical Trial Safety Measures blog post, with an image of a woman in a lab

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…