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We are excited to announce that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed its designation of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), as a comprehensive cancer center after a highly competitive and rigorous process.

Did you know that lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States? What's more, 80 percent of lung cancer deaths are linked to one risk factor—smoking. This is why lung cancer screenings are such a critical part of prevention and…

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota recently announced the awarding of$200,000 in pilot grants through its Spring 2023 Internal Grant Program. Support for thesegrants is made available by the center through a variety of…

As a comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute, our team of scientists, researchers, doctors, staff, and trainees at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), is nationally recognized for our…

With summer now in full swing, more people are spending time outside and in the sun. It's important to remember that, even here in Minnesota, summer and sun exposure bring increased risk of skin cancer for everyone—for those with very fair…

Survivorship Spotlight: Meet Reona Berry 6/22/2023

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC) exists to reduce the burden of cancer on everybody who calls Minnesota home. Our doctors, nurses, researchers, and staff collaborate to uncover the causes, prevention, detection, and…

This original story by Kaitlin Sullivan was first published by the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. Read it on the CVM website.  __________  Al and June Perlman didn’t have children in the traditional sense, but…

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota recently announced the awarding of $700,000 in pilot grants through its fall 2022 Internal Grant Program.

When the University of Minnesota established an award to honor Regents Professor Emerita Sara Evans, an outstanding scholar and a leader for women's equity and social justice, it had women like School of Public Health professor and Masonic…