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U of M researchers receive $1.2M to study role of AI in breast cancer treatment
University of Minnesota-based researchers were recently awarded $1.2 million over the next four years from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
10,000 Families Study receives $12M from NCI to continue studying cancer risk from environmental exposures to radon, PFAS
A University of Minnesota-based team leading the 10,000 Families Study recently received a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds continued investigation of environmental exposures and cancer risk in Minnesota.
Why community matters in cancer research
The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC) has been around for over 30 years, focused on one mission: reducing the burden of cancer on Minnesotans.
Masonic Cancer Center retains designation as "Outstanding" Comprehensive Cancer Center
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.
The latest on lung cancer screening and tobacco cessation
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…
Masonic Cancer Center announces Spring 2023 internal grant awards
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…
Developmental Therapeutics Initiative improving Minnesotans' access to cutting-edge cancer treatments
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…
MCC's Dr. Ingrid Polcari on summer and skin cancer
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 Series 2023—Join us as we kick off our first annual Survivorship Walk
Survivorship Spotlight: Meet Reona Berry
6/22/2023
What is cancer survivorship?
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…