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A Conversation on Lung Cancer Risks with Dr. Abbie Begnaud and Dan Tranter
November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and to shed light on this critical topic, we sat down with Dr. Abbie Begnaud and Dan Tranter for a conversation on lung cancer, covering everything from signs and symptoms to early detection,…
The vital role of cancer research: MCC's Dr. Carol Lange shares her personal journey of discovery and hope
In the world of medical science, research is not just a collection of data and theories—it’s a lifeline for many. For Carol Lange, PhD, a professor of medicine and pharmacology at the University of Minnesota and associate director for…
If you were looking for a sign, this is it.
Catching cancer early can be the key to a longer, healthier life.
Cervical cancer self-collect screening could be a game changer for healthcare access
Scientists at the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC), University of Minnesota have been leading the way in groundbreaking research to improve cervical cancer screening. Our team of doctors, nurses, scientists, and educators at MCC is…
Lung cancer: Insights on prevention and screening
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, accounting for about 20 percent of all cancer-related fatalities. Each year, more people die from lung cancer than from…
MCC researchers secure $11.6M for inflammatory disease research
A pair of University of Minnesota Medical School and Masonic Cancer Center researchers have been awarded an $11.6 million grant to advance transformative treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases.
New study reveals extreme variability of harmful chemicals in smokeless tobacco products in India
In India, nearly 200 million adults regularly use smokeless tobacco (SLT) products such as chewing tobacco and snuff. Incidentally, India has one of the highest global rates of oral cancer. Although 90 percent of those cancers can be…
Renville County, Minn. advocates take on colon cancer research
At the Masonic Cancer Center (MCC), University of Minnesota, our team of doctors, scientists, educators, and community health advocates has worked for over 30 years to reduce the burden of cancer on Minnesotans by advancing knowledge and…
Talking critical aspects of liver cancer with Dr. Zamzam Ali and Jessica Trihn
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. This month we sat down with Dr. Zamzam Ali and Jessica Trihn to chat about all things liver cancer from signs and symptoms, to early detection, risk reduction strategies, and community engagement.…
Digging Deeper Into Breast Cancer Prevention and Screening with Dr. Damé Idossa
Breast cancer is among the top five causes of death in Minnesota Women. Of those, black women have a 40 percent higher mortality rate than white women when it comes to breast cancer.