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Critial aspects of head and neck cancers with Dr. Frank Ondrey
April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This month we sat down with MCC’s Dr. Frank Ondrey, a leading head and neck cancer surgeon and otolaryngologist at the University of Minnesota, to chat about critical insights into the…
Meet Emily, a new face in MCC education and training
At the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, we’re busy every day dreaming up, developing, and testing new ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, as well as continuously improve quality of life for survivors. Our team of…
Masonic Cancer Center announces transition for several population science leaders
We recently shared the news that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed our status as an “outstanding” comprehensive cancer center, ushering in a total of $20.4 million in federal funding to drive our work for the next five years.
Institute for Global Cancer Prevention Research hosts World Health Organization event to strengthen global tobacco control efforts
This story was written by Virgil McDill and originally published by the UMN School of Public Health.
Masonic Cancer Center receives $20.4M over five years with comprehensive cancer center status renewal
Late last summer we were thrilled to announce that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) renewed its designation of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), as a comprehensive cancer center after a highly competitive and…
Meet Liz, a new face in MCC survivorship programming!
MCC’s team of doctors, nurses, scientists, and educators is determined to be a resource for our patients and community members in all seasons and walks of life—whether you’re looking to reduce your cancer risk, get tips on when and who…
Critical aspects of kidney cancer including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies with Dr. Subodh Regmi
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. This month we sat down with Dr. Subodh Regmi, a urologic oncologist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss critical aspects of kidney cancer including risk factors, symptoms, prevention…
Colorectal cancer is affecting more younger people than ever. What can we do about it?
You may have seen more news coverage lately about colorectal cancer affecting younger people at an increasing rate. This is sounding some alarm bells in the medical community because we typically assume that cancer risk goes up with age…
U of M-led research identifies predictor of outcomes, chemoresistance for ovarian cancer patients
In a major scientific breakthrough, newly published research from an international consortium led by the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota has the potential to transform the landscape of ovarian cancer treatment.
Masonic Cancer Center-led research identifies air pollution’s role in childhood cancers—and how greenness might help mitigate it
In a new study led by the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, and the U of M Medical School, researchers found that exposure to air pollution and vegetation may impact childhood cancer development. The study was published today…