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National Cancer Prevention Month February is National Cancer Prevention Month in the United States. About 30-50 percent of cancers are preventable through actions and lifestyle changes. Some of these prevention strategies include quitting…

Cervical Cancer Basics January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells lining the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. The cervix connects the body of the uterus with the vagina.…

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Take some time this month to learn about pancreatic cancer and how it affects the body, as well as risk factors and prevention. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to learn more about breast cancer and how it affects the body, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast begin to grow out of…

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This is a good time to learn about prostate cancer and its symptoms, treatments, risk factors, and prevention. Prostate cancer begins when cells in the prostate grow out of control. The…

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This is a great time to check your vaccination status to make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on necessary immunizations, especially children, and to learn about the importance…

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is happy to announce the funding of a cultural awareness pilot project with Essentia Health and the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) as part of the MNCCTN Grant Program.…

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is happy to announce the funding of a study, “Reishi mushroom for treating Aromatase inhibitor-associated toxicities: A double-blind, randomized phase 2 trial,” as part of the 2022-2023…

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) is pleased to announce the development of a statewide educational campaign about clinical trials. The educational campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of  clinical…

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Awareness Month in the United States. This is a good time to learn about UV radiation and the effects that exposure to UV radiation has on the body, as well as ways to protect yourself and prevent sunburns,…