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    When one emergency brake that keeps cancer at bay fails, bladder cells activate a new (and previously unknown) anti-cancer brake. In a new study published in Cancer Cell, Fred Hutch researchers reveal a new bladder cancer-preventive mechanism, how it works, how it’s triggered–and perhaps how it could be targeted to help patients.

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    Apples, berries, fatty fish, and other foods may help prevent cancer and promote general health. Learn more about these and other cancer-fighting foods here.

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      No foods protect people against cancer completely, but some foods contain nutrients that may help reduce the risk. Berries, fatty fish, walnuts, and other items contain nutrients that may lower the risk of developing cancer. #NationalCancerResearchMonth https://t.co/t8fJwG08tO

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    In response to the Illinois COVID-19 remote working directives, our response time for donations and sending acknowledgements may be delayed. We appreciate both your patience and your generosity while we work to continue our mission in these unusual circumstances. Please support the important work of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC). Your one-time, monthly or annual gift helps us fund…

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    • Your generous donations to FWC ensure continued research funding, patient-centered education courses, and increased public awareness of gynecologic cancers. #NationalCancerResearchMonth #CloseTheCareGap Donate now: https://t.co/xfvb6ODsC2 https://t.co/2jdth5QicE

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    Clinical trials are the key to improving prevention, diagnosis, and safe and effective cancer treatment. They are the process through which standards of care are defined. We encourage you to download our Clinical Trials Glossary of Commonly Used Terms to better understand this information. Download a printable version of the information in this section with our brochure, Clinical Trials: Your…

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    Supporting gynecologic cancer research is a core mission of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC). To date, more than $10 million has been awarded through research grants, training grants, research prizes and career development awards. In almost every instance, a committed and caring family made the funding for this research possible. The bulk of the research funding has been awarded to young…

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    Research Grants - 2 year(s) ago

    The Skin Cancer Foundation Research Grants program gives young physicians and investigators stipends for studies that have led to important breakthroughs.

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    • The Skin Cancer Foundation has funded more than $2 million in research grants to study the prevention, detection or treatment of skin cancer. #NationalCancerResearchMonth https://t.co/bkdlF2SZRQ

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    Some types of colon cancer can be hereditary and occur due to genetic mutations. However, environmental factors can also lead to colon cancer. Learn more.

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      Colon cancer can be hereditary, and it is also genetic, meaning it develops because of an accumulation of genetic changes. #ScienceTwitter #NationalCancerResearchMonth https://t.co/yzxORhKHtu