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June is National Cancer Survivor Month

National Cancer Survivor Month: Cancer Survivorship Trials

June is National Cancer Survivor Month in the United States. This month celebrates cancer survivors, raises awareness of cancer survivors and the issues they face throughout their lifetimes, and advocates for cancer survivorship research.…
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MNCCTN HUB Team Highlight: Jessie Alkire

We at the MNCCTN HUB are 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…
Melanoma Awareness Month is in May

Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month: UV Radiation and Sun Exposure

About Melanoma & Skin Cancer May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. This is a good time to learn more about how melanoma and other types of skin cancer develop, signs and symptoms to watch out for, and…
New blog post about why diversity is needed in clinical trials

Minority Health Month: Why Diversity is Necessary in Clinical Trials

April is National Minority Health Month in the United States. This is a time to highlight the importance of improving health for racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities in the United States. Racial and ethnic…
Staff Spotlight on Karin Bohline, Research Coordinator for Essentia Health

MNCCTN Partner Staff Spotlight: Karin Bohline

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,…
Head and neck cancer is a group of cancers affecting the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, and salivary glands

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month: HPV & Cancer Research

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to learn about this group of cancers and its risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies, as well as what’s new in head and neck cancer research. Head and neck…
Blog Post featuring Types of Cancer Clinical Trials

All About Cancer Clinical Trials: Types of Trials

There are many different types of clinical trials and research studies, which can be intimidating for someone new to research. The wide clinical trial variety is a good thing, however, because it means there is likely a clinical trial for…
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MNCCTN Partner Staff Spotlight: Bri Wyatt

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,…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is in March. It's important to get screened for colorectal cancer to detect and treat cancer early.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Diet’s Role in Cancer Risk & Survival

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 both men and women in the United States. In Minnesota,…
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MNCCTN HUB Team Highlight: Marie L. Rahne, MBA

We at the MNCCTN HUB are highlighting our team members and the fantastic work they do throughout the year. The MNCCTN HUB is the central team that works in the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, while MNCCTN is the overall,…